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Lean principles were originally developed by the Japanese automotive industry, but Hartman has applied them to farming. As a result, he's been able to drastically cut waste, increase profit, and make his family farm more environmentally and economically sustainable. With ample examples from his one-acre farm in Indiana, Hartman illustrates how to incorporate lean practices, on farms of any size or scale, at each step of the production chain, from...
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Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2024]
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xxiv, 257 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"What happens to our trash? Why are our oceans filling with plastic? Do we really waste 40 percent of our food 65 percent of our energy? Waste is truly our biggest problem, and solving our inherent trashiness can fix our economy, our energy costs, our traffic jams, and help slow climate change-all while making us healthier, happier and more prosperous. This story-driven and in-depth exploration of the pervasive yet hard-to-see wastefulness that permeates...
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English
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Ecosystems require balance to survive, and when that balance is compromised, disaster can befall the whole system. To keep a balance in our global ecosystem, we need to use resources efficiently, equitably, and sustainably. In both nature and economics, we observe that when a healthy distribution of resources is achieved, systems can not only function but flourish.
The United States recycles roughly 34% of its waste and has been stuck at this level...
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English
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We all know how important it is to reduce our environmental footprint, but it can be daunting to know where to begin. Enter Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit all her trash from the past two years into a 16-ounce mason jar. How? She starts by saying "no" to straws and grocery bags, and "yes" to a reusable water bottle and compostable dish scrubbers. In 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste, Kellogg shares these tips and more, along with DIY recipes for beauty and home;...
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Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
392 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"An award-winning investigative journalist takes a deep dive into the global waste crisis, exposing the hidden world that enables our modern economy--and finds out the dirty truth behind a simple question: what really happens to what we throw away?"--
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Carlton Books
Pub. Date
2018
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127 pages ; 18 cm
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English
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With 100 easy-to-follow tips championing the plastic-free cause, this is the stress-free, guilt-free guide to maintaining the lifestyle you love, without plastic. From consuming zero plastic to producing our own weight in plastic every year, the last 100 years have seen global plastic usage reach epic proportions. The devastating impact this has had on our planet is clear, and so is the solution: to go plastic free. But with a plastic habit this bad,...
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English
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A practical guide for reducing waste in the home offers tools and tips for going "zero waste," discussing how to make cosmetics and cleaning supplies, pack lunches without plastic, and weed out unnecessary appliances. Shows how the author transformed her family's life for the better by reducing their waste to an astonishing 1 liter per year; part practical guide that gives readers tools & tips to diminish their footprint & simplify their lives. --...
11) Garbage
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
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64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
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English
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"Garbage tells us a lot about how humans have lived in the past, how we're living now, and the impact our waste disposal has on the environment. To create a more sustainable future, it's important that little eco-warriors know about the different types of waste and how to create less garbage!" -- Amazon.com.
Explains waste management problems humans have encountered throught history and how we deal with it now, highlighting key global concerns related...
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Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2019.
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xi, 208 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
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English
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"An accessible guide to the changes we can all make--small and large--to rid our lives of disposable plastic and clean up the world's oceans. It takes 450 years for a plastic bottle to fully biodegrade, and there are around 12.7 million tons of plastic entering the ocean each year. At our current pace, in the year 2050 there could be more plastic in the oceans than fish, by weight. These are alarming figures, but plastic pollution is an environmental...
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English
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We have a worldwide trash epidemic. The average American disposes of 4.4 pounds of garbage per day, and our landfills hold 254 million tons of waste. What if there were a simple and fun way for you to make a difference? What if you could take charge of your own waste, reduce your carbon footprint, and make an individual impact on an already fragile environment? A zero waste lifestyle is the answer and Shia Su is living it. Every single piece of unrecyclable...
14) Trashed
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Blenheim Films
Pub. Date
[2013]
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1 videodisc (97 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Looks at the risks to the food chain, environment, and health in various parts of the world through pollution of air, land, and water by the production and accumulation of solid waste.
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Holiday House
Pub. Date
2023.
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31 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
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English
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"A history of the technological advancements behind the straw, how modern plastic straws harm the environment, and what is being done to solve the problem of plastic pollution"--
"From reeds used by ancient Sumerians to bendy straws in World War II hospitals, people have changed the straw to fit their needs for 5000 years. Today however, this useful tool is contributing to the plastic problem polluting our oceans. Once again, the simple straw needs...
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Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
117 pages, 8 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.
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English
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Presents step-by-step instructions for eight sustainability projects that will help kids roll up their sleeves with confidence to make worm farms, beeswax food wrappers, a bee garden, and more.
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English
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"I'm big enough to read this book, I'm smart enough to hear the news, I care enough to make a change, I'm old enough to save the planet. The world is facing a climate crisis like we've never seen before. And kids around the world are stepping up to raise awareness and try to save the planet. As people saw in the youth climate strike in September 2019, kids will not stay silent about this subject-they're going to make a change. Meet 13 young activists...
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Hachette Go
Pub. Date
2024.
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373 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"Imagine a world where you can eat healthier, save money, and reduce your impact on the planet. Carleigh Bodrug is back with a cookbook packed to the brim with nourishing plant-based meal that will help you eat well and reduce your food waste one bite at a time. Enjoy over 140 fuss-free recipes to use up what you have in your fridge and pantry, all displayed in Carleigh's easy-to-digest infographic style."--Back cover.
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Publisher
Skipstone
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
254 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
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English
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"Scraps, Peels, and Stems is a comprehensive and accessible guide to how you can reduce food waste in your daily life. Food journalist Jill Lightner shows how to manage your kitchen for less waste through practical strategies, tips, and advice on food purchasing, prep, composting, and storage. From beef bones, Parmesan rinds, and broccoli stems to bruised apples and party leftovers, Jill explains what to do with unused food, and how to avoid the extras...
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