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Solid Waste Technology and Management, 2 Volume Set
Thomas Christensen
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Description for Solid Waste Technology and Management, 2 Volume Set
Hardback. * A comprehensive introductory text covering a wide range of topics in a vast subject area. * Environmental protection is a 'hot topic' and this is a critical time in the development of environmental awareness. Editor(s): Christensen, Thomas. Num Pages: 1052 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TQSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 201 x 263 x 74. Weight in Grams: 2752.
The collection, transportation and subsequent processing of waste materials is a vast field of study which incorporates technical, social, legal, economic, environmental and regulatory issues. Common waste management practices include landfilling, biological treatment, incineration, and recycling – all boasting advantages and disadvantages. Waste management has changed significantly over the past ten years, with an increased focus on integrated waste management and life-cycle assessment (LCA), with the aim of reducing the reliance on landfill with its obvious environmental concerns in favour of greener solutions. With contributions from more than seventy internationally known experts presented in two volumes and backed by the ... Read more
The collection, transportation and subsequent processing of waste materials is a vast field of study which incorporates technical, social, legal, economic, environmental and regulatory issues. Common waste management practices include landfilling, biological treatment, incineration, and recycling – all boasting advantages and disadvantages. Waste management has changed significantly over the past ten years, with an increased focus on integrated waste management and life-cycle assessment (LCA), with the aim of reducing the reliance on landfill with its obvious environmental concerns in favour of greener solutions. With contributions from more than seventy internationally known experts presented in two volumes and backed by the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
1052
Condition
New
Number of Pages
1056
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781405175173
SKU
V9781405175173
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Thomas Christensen
Thomas H. Christensen is Professor of Environmental Engineering at the Institute of Environment & Resources, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark.
Reviews for Solid Waste Technology and Management, 2 Volume Set
"Written by 40 internationally known experts, and carefully edited for consistency, the book is a balanced account of all aspects of municipal solid waste management, treatment and disposal, and covers both engineering and management aspects with an overarching emphasis on the life-cycle analysis approach." (MyCFO, 28 February 2011)