Author: William G. Little
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136746838
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
First published in 2002. This book explores the philosophical, social, and aesthetic implications of twentieth-century America's obsession with eliminating waste. Through interdisciplinary engagement with fiction and popular culture, William Little traces the way this obsession finds expression in powerful social forces (e.g., the drive to consume conspicuously; the Progressive-era campaign to manage scientifically; the current demand to "reduce, reuse, recycle"), and shows how such forces are governed by an idealism that links proper treatment of waste with the promise of salvation.
The Waste Fix
Author: William G. Little
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136746838
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
First published in 2002. This book explores the philosophical, social, and aesthetic implications of twentieth-century America's obsession with eliminating waste. Through interdisciplinary engagement with fiction and popular culture, William Little traces the way this obsession finds expression in powerful social forces (e.g., the drive to consume conspicuously; the Progressive-era campaign to manage scientifically; the current demand to "reduce, reuse, recycle"), and shows how such forces are governed by an idealism that links proper treatment of waste with the promise of salvation.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136746838
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
First published in 2002. This book explores the philosophical, social, and aesthetic implications of twentieth-century America's obsession with eliminating waste. Through interdisciplinary engagement with fiction and popular culture, William Little traces the way this obsession finds expression in powerful social forces (e.g., the drive to consume conspicuously; the Progressive-era campaign to manage scientifically; the current demand to "reduce, reuse, recycle"), and shows how such forces are governed by an idealism that links proper treatment of waste with the promise of salvation.
Fixation
Author: Sandra Goldmark
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1642830453
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Our massive, global system of consumption is broken. Our individual relationship with our stuff is broken. In each of our homes, some stuff is broken. And the strain of rampant consumerism and manufacturing is breaking our planet. We need big, systemic changes, from public policy to global economic systems. But we don’t need to wait for them. Since founding Fixup, a pop-up repair shop that brought her coverage in The New York Times, Salon, New York Public Radio, and more, Sandra Goldmark has become a leader in the movement to demand better “stuff.” She doesn’t just want to help us clear clutter—she aims to move us away from throwaway culture, to teach us to reuse and repurpose more thoughtfully, and to urge companies to produce better stuff. Although her goal is ambitious, the solution to getting there is surprisingly simple and involves all of us: have good stuff, not too much, mostly reclaimed, care for it, and pass it on. Fixation charts the path to the next frontier in the health, wellness, and environmental movements—learning how to value stewardship over waste. We can choose quality items designed for a long lifecycle, commit to repairing them when they break, and shift our perspective on reuse and “preowned” goods. Together, we can demand that companies get on board. Goldmark shares examples of forward-thinking companies that are thriving by conducting their businesses sustainably and responsibly. Passionate, wise, and practical, Fixation offers us a new understanding of stuff by building a value chain where good design, reuse, and repair are the status quo.
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1642830453
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Our massive, global system of consumption is broken. Our individual relationship with our stuff is broken. In each of our homes, some stuff is broken. And the strain of rampant consumerism and manufacturing is breaking our planet. We need big, systemic changes, from public policy to global economic systems. But we don’t need to wait for them. Since founding Fixup, a pop-up repair shop that brought her coverage in The New York Times, Salon, New York Public Radio, and more, Sandra Goldmark has become a leader in the movement to demand better “stuff.” She doesn’t just want to help us clear clutter—she aims to move us away from throwaway culture, to teach us to reuse and repurpose more thoughtfully, and to urge companies to produce better stuff. Although her goal is ambitious, the solution to getting there is surprisingly simple and involves all of us: have good stuff, not too much, mostly reclaimed, care for it, and pass it on. Fixation charts the path to the next frontier in the health, wellness, and environmental movements—learning how to value stewardship over waste. We can choose quality items designed for a long lifecycle, commit to repairing them when they break, and shift our perspective on reuse and “preowned” goods. Together, we can demand that companies get on board. Goldmark shares examples of forward-thinking companies that are thriving by conducting their businesses sustainably and responsibly. Passionate, wise, and practical, Fixation offers us a new understanding of stuff by building a value chain where good design, reuse, and repair are the status quo.
Beyond Climate Fixes
Author: Les Levidow
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 1529222419
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Political elites have been evading the causes of climate change through deceptive fixes. Their market-type instruments such as carbon trading aim to incentivise technological innovation which will supposedly decarbonize or replace dominant high-carbon systems. In practice this techno-market framework has perpetuated climate change and social injustices, thus provoking public controversy. Using this opportunity, social movements have counterposed low-carbon, resource-light, socially just alternatives. Such transformative mobilisations can fulfil the popular slogan, ‘System Change Not Climate Change’. This book develops key critical concepts through case studies such as GM crops, biofuels, waste incineration and Green New Deal agendas.
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 1529222419
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Political elites have been evading the causes of climate change through deceptive fixes. Their market-type instruments such as carbon trading aim to incentivise technological innovation which will supposedly decarbonize or replace dominant high-carbon systems. In practice this techno-market framework has perpetuated climate change and social injustices, thus provoking public controversy. Using this opportunity, social movements have counterposed low-carbon, resource-light, socially just alternatives. Such transformative mobilisations can fulfil the popular slogan, ‘System Change Not Climate Change’. This book develops key critical concepts through case studies such as GM crops, biofuels, waste incineration and Green New Deal agendas.
The Waste of the World
Author: Nicky Gregson
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 1529232465
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Despite frequent claims that waste is being reduced, consumer-reliant economies, everyday consumption and the waste industry continue to produce and demand more waste. Combining a lucid style with robust empirical and theoretical research, this book examines the root causes of the global waste problem, rather than simply the symptoms. It challenges existing waste policies, highlighting what needs to change if we are to get serious in tackling this global problem. It concludes with policy implications for shifting waste from an ‘end-of-pipe’ concern to being at the heart of the debate over decarbonization.
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 1529232465
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Despite frequent claims that waste is being reduced, consumer-reliant economies, everyday consumption and the waste industry continue to produce and demand more waste. Combining a lucid style with robust empirical and theoretical research, this book examines the root causes of the global waste problem, rather than simply the symptoms. It challenges existing waste policies, highlighting what needs to change if we are to get serious in tackling this global problem. It concludes with policy implications for shifting waste from an ‘end-of-pipe’ concern to being at the heart of the debate over decarbonization.
EPA 440/1
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Languages : en
Pages : 204
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Languages : en
Pages : 204
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The City record
Author: Cleveland (Ohio)
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Category : Cleveland (Ohio)
Languages : en
Pages : 1732
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Category : Cleveland (Ohio)
Languages : en
Pages : 1732
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Report of Investigations
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Category : Mineral industries
Languages : en
Pages : 270
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Category : Mineral industries
Languages : en
Pages : 270
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Mining Machine Orientation Control Based on Inertial, Gravitational, and Magnetic Sensors
Author: John J. Sammarco
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Category : Coal-mining machinery
Languages : en
Pages : 496
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Category : Coal-mining machinery
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
The Works of Richard Brownlow Esquire ... Containing, I. His Two Books of Reports ... II. His Book of Speciall Pleadings ... III. His Forms of All Manner of Judiciall Writs, Etc. [With a Portrait.]
Author: Richard BROWNLOW
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Languages : en
Pages : 266
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Languages : en
Pages : 266
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Reports of Diverse Choice Cases in Law ... The second edition. (Reports:-a Second Part.-of Diverse Famous Cases in Law ... Collected by Richard Brownlow.) [With a portrait of Brownlow.]
Author: Richard BROWNLOW (and GOLDESBOROUGH (John))
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Languages : en
Pages : 262
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Languages : en
Pages : 262
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