Julia L Freer Goldstein
 
 
 

Are you ready for a revolutionary approach that redefines how we think about materials and sustainability?

Materials & Sustainability paves the way. This book:

  • Explores the concept of the circular economy and its transformative potential.

  • Uncovers cutting-edge research and case studies showcasing the latest advances in sustainable materials and practices.

  • Explains the role of design innovation in creating products and systems that minimize environmental impact and maximize resource efficiency.

  • Delves into the complexities of waste management and shares strategies for closing the loop in material flows.

  • Offers valuable insights into policies and business models that support the transition towards a circular economy.

 
 
 

Does your workplace reflect your values?

Read Beyond the Green Team to learn:

  • The importance of mission, vision, and values as they relate to sustainability

  • Strategies for building a successful “green team”

  • Ways to encourage internal communication and collaboration

  • The problems with “greenwashing” and how to avoid mistakes

  • Approaches for effective external communication and marketing

 
 
 

Are you concerned about plastic waste and its effect on the environment? You are not alone.

Read Material Value to learn about the challenges facing the manufacturing world and how to make choices that are less wasteful and less harmful to people and the environment.

Discover:

  • How metals and plastics are made and what happens when they are recycled

  • The challenges that manufacturers face when trying to make their facilities and products less toxic and less wasteful

  • How manufacturers can extract the value of materials while doing less damage to human health and the environment

  • How smart companies are embracing the triple bottom line (people, planet, profit) to make manufacturing safer and more efficient

 
 
 

Have you heard that recycling is broken? Let’s fix it.

Rethink the Bins will help you:

  • Understand what happens to waste after the bins leave your curb or building

  • Implement best practices for recycling and composting

  • Feel empowered to start with small changes that make a difference

  • Create SMART goals around waste reduction and recycling

Once you have made changes at home, you will want to share the message with your friends and neighbors. Please do!

One person or one family can make a tiny difference. Thousands or millions doing the same can change the world.