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

Praise for Material Value

"Meticulous editing and a succinct style... Exemplary for its balanced and reasonable viewpoint, the text deserves to be classified as a reference tool for countless professionals." —Publishers Weekly, BookLife Prize

“This book is an antidote to a world too dominated by extreme opinions: it is a detailed, balanced, and fascinating account of how we can make the modern material world more sustainable. I particularly like the use of case studies that unravel the complexities and trade-offs needed to understand even seemingly obvious materials choices.” —Mark Miodownik, author of Stuff Matters and Liquid

“Julia Goldstein has written a comprehensive, comprehensible guide to the impact of everyday materials like plastics and metals. If you want to take informed actions to support a better world, read this book.” —Anne Janzer, author of Writing to Be Understood

“The clear explanations of the benefits and costs of so many types of modern materials, along with their current disposal methods, are valuable to anyone interested in moving our society toward a zero-waste future.” —Jill Lightner, author of Scraps, Peels, and Stems

“The writing style is easy to read, even for a non-technical, non-science, liberal arts major like me! It flows well, and the interviews help to support the key content points. I really enjoyed the book and learned quite a lot.” —Steven Howard, author of Leadership Lessons from the Volkswagen Saga

“In this compelling and informative book, you will learn about everything from chemicals and plastics to manufacturing and recycling, as well as what you can do as both a consumer and citizen to make for a more sustainable material world, all explained in a simple, clear, engaging style.” —David Biello, author of The Unnatural World

“While the volume maintains an upbeat perspective, Goldstein acknowledges the challenges of bringing sustainability to the manufacturing process and offers a candid evaluation of the effectiveness of each technology discussed. Readers will be left with the sense that although sustainability is not an easy feature to add to the manufacturing process, it is indeed possible to do so with both ecological and financial benefits. An engrossing, comprehensive overview of sustainable manufacturing and recycling and the challenges to expanding their adoption.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Praise for Rethink the Bins

“A helpful, well-written guide to making the most of recycling and composting.” —Kirkus Reviews

“This well-researched guide clears up the many myths and mysteries of what happens to the nearly 8 pounds of trash we Americans create daily. The book answers the question, does recycling make a difference? Yes, but you must have the checklists here because they guide you toward actions that really do help the environment. Should be required reading in schools to help future generations embrace a circular economy.” —James Dillehay, author of Start a Creative Recycling Side Hustle

“If you're looking for a resource that demystifies what actually happens to the things we throw away, Rethink the Bins is for you! It's an easily digestible and interactive read. Goldstein's compelling writing style inspires hopefulness and action amid the often confusing task of reducing household waste.” —Moji Igun, Founder of Blue Daisi Consulting

“Finally, a book on waste reduction for realists! Julia demystifies compost and recycling, and her worksheets make this guide personal for you and your area.” —Summer Hanson, Co-owner of Eco Collective

“At a time when we're dumping mountains of food in landfills and filling the oceans with plastic trash, it's clear we need to change how we handle the problem of waste. Rethink the Bins is a great place to start: a clear, practical, and informative guide to the ways our waste systems work -- and don't work. It's a valuable resource for anyone hoping to learn how to leave less trash behind.” —Susan Freinkel, author of Plastic: A Toxic Love Story

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US Libraries carrying Material Value and Rethink the Bins

Follow the links to reserve your copy. Don't see your local library listed below? They can order it. Ask your librarian or request the book from your library's website. The libraries listed below may carry the print edition, the eBook edition, or both. If your preferred format isn't available, feel free to request it.
Are you a librarian interested in purchasing? Both books are available through Ingram and Overdrive. I invite you to read the Kirkus Reviews of Material Value and Rethink the Bins before deciding. Does your library carry one of the books but isn't included on the list? Please contact me and I'll add it.

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