Making the Most of a Mess: A Handbook on Municipal Solid Waste

Title: Making the Most of a Mess: A Handbook on Municipal Solid Waste 
Publication Type: Research Reports
Year of Publication: 2002
Abstract:The report envisions a comprehensive waste management policy that emphasizes public participation, a packaging policy, and producers’ responsibility for non-biodegradable and toxic waste. The project explores various aspects of waste management, including municipal waste, community projects, plastics, legislation, and reduction strategies. It underscores the interconnectedness of human activities with the environment, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices, highlighting the impact of consumerism on waste generation, and sets the stage for discussing the challenges and solutions associated with municipal waste.