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Related Waste Publications
The following Web sites and publications
discuss different approaches and studies related to solid waste management.
Extended
Producer Responsibility
This Web site provides information on Extended Product Responsibility, a product-centered
approach to environmental protection involving manufacturers, retailers, consumers,
and governments. The Web site discusses several government, industry, and international
initiatives for minimizing the environmental impact of various products. In addition,
the Web site provides links to related Web sites and downloadable publications.
Source Reduction
This Web site provides links to various Web sites and downloadable publications
related to waste prevention. Several publications describe various methods for
communities and individuals to reduce solid waste. Other publications discuss
public and private programs that successfully reduce waste generation. The publications
include documents issued by the U.S. EPA, private organizations, and state agencies.
Waste
Characterization
This Web site describes a series of annual publications characterizing municipal
solid waste in the United States. The Web site provides downloadable copies of
reports for 1995 through 1999. The Web site also provides a downloadable copy
of the latest publication, the 2000 Update, which contains information on municipal
solid waste generation, recovery, disposal, and management from 1960 to 2000.
The 2000 Update also includes information on the content of municipal solid waste
in 2000.
Recycling
This Web site provides links to various Web sites and downloadable publications
related to recycling. The publications discuss several topics, including environmental
claims on product labels and the benefits of recycling used oil, consumer products,
and grass clippings. In addition, several publications provide guidance for businesses
and individuals interested in implementing recycling programs.
Reusable News
This Web site provides downloadable copies of "Reusable News", a newsletter
containing articles about solid waste reduction and recycling. The newsletter
describes various efforts by public and private organizations throughout the
United States to promote waste reduction and recycling. The newsletter also provides
information about related Web sites and publications. Issues from 1994 through
2003 are available for download.
WasteWise Sustainability
Update (1.4Mb pdf)
This 13-page publication describes the evolution of environmental strategies
from waste management to waste prevention. The issue discusses methods for establishing
sustainable systems of materials use, in which producers and consumers use waste
generated by other producers and consumers. The publication also provides examples
of companies using sustainable business practices.