Polymers: The Environment and Sustainable Development

Polymers: The Environment and Sustainable Development
ISBN-10
0471877409
ISBN-13
9780471877400
Series
Polymers
Category
Science
Pages
234
Language
English
Published
2003-06-27
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Authors
Adisa Azapagic, Alan Emsley, Ian Hamerton

Description

* Timely information on the environmental impact of polymer recycling. * Ample sample questions and answers in chapters. * Provides material on the economics and legislation of recycling, and on LCA. * Examines the advantages and disadvantages of polymer recycling.

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