Media Mentions and Quotes

Mind the Gap - Harvey Mudd College Magazine

Recycling: Beyond the Bin - Newtech Recycling

What is “Business Ethics” and Why Is It Important? - UpJourney

10+ New Self-Help Books and How to Find More! - Book Riot

Podcast Interviews

Bio-degradable, Compostable, or Recyclable? The Differences and Misconceptions - Red to Green

Sustainability Plans for Small Businesses - More Than a Few Words

My Journey from Engineer to Writer - Ready Pause Go

Learn More about Julia L F Goldstein

Short bio:

Julia L F Goldstein, PhD is the award-winning author of Material Value: More Sustainable, Less Wasteful Manufacturing of Everything from Cell Phones to Cleaning Products and Rethink the Bins: Your Guide to Smart Recycling and Less Household Waste. Her company JLFG Communications creates clear and concise content for world-changing manufacturing businesses. Julia leads the Seattle chapter of the Nonfiction Authors Association.

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Praise for Material Value

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“Meticulous editing and a succinct style.” —Publishers Weekly, BookLife Prize

“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.”—Mark Miodownik, author of Stuff Matters and Liquid


“An engrossing, comprehensive overview of sustainable manufacturing and recycling and the challenges to expanding their adoption.”—Kirkus Reviews

Books Reviews and Author Interviews

Kirkus - review, Material Value

3DInCites - review, Material Value

425 Business, On the Books - interview, Material Value

Anthony Avina's blog - interview, Material Value

Barbara the Bibiophage - review, Material Value

Gina Rae Mitchell - review, Material Value

Green Life Blue Water - review and interview, Material Value

Kirkus - review, Rethink the Bins

Anne Janzer - review, Rethink the Bins

Barbara the Bibliophage - review, Rethink the Bins

The Book Review Crew - review, Rethink the Bins

Published Articles and Courses

Best Practices for Smart Recycling and Composting - free course on MadBright

Eco-innovation for Value and Competitive Advantage in Consumer Electronics - Xinova

Paving the Path to More Sustainable Printing - Screen Printing

Local Startup Keeps Track of Seattle Stormwater - Seattle Business

Following the Green Wave - Seattle Business

Want to see more? Visit the media page at JLFG Communications.


Praise for Rethink the Bins

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“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.”—James Dillehay, author of Start a Creative Recycling Side Hustle

“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.” —Summer Hanson, Co-owner of Eco Collective