Top Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Books

The best Waste Management includes GRID Survival Projects by Claude Davis (Paperback), Waste Wars: The Untold Journey of Your Trash (Paperback), Waste Wars: The Hidden Journey of Your Trash (Paperback) and many others as mentioned below.

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GRID Survival Projects by Claude Davis (Paperback)

  • 70 off-grid living projects for survival.
  • Step-by-step instructions and high-definition photos.
  • Rainwater harvesting for year-round water supply.
  • DIY solar power and alternative energy solutions.
  • Food preservation techniques for emergencies.
  • Be prepared for economic crises and blackouts.
  • Enhance self-sufficiency and save money effectively.
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  • Price Range: $39.00
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Waste Wars: The Untold Journey of Your Trash (Paperback)

  • Reveals the global garbage trade's hidden realities.
  • Investigates waste wars across five continents.
  • Exposes environmental and social consequences of trash disposal.
  • Highlights life of recycling gangsters and pickers.
  • Uncovers the multi-billion-dollar economy of waste management.
  • Questions Western consumption habits and their impact.
  • Compelling narrative backed by relentless investigative journalism.
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  • Price Range: $21.83
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Waste Wars: The Hidden Journey of Your Trash (Paperback)

  • Investigative exposé on global garbage trade.
  • Reveals hidden realities of waste management worldwide.
  • Highlights environmental impact on poor nations.
  • Explores multi-billion-dollar economy of trash disposal.
  • Documents journeys of discarded items across continents.
  • Features stories of individuals affected by waste wars.
  • Challenges perceptions about our consumption habits.
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  • Price Range: $26.56
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Waste Wars: The Untold Journey of Your Trash (eBook)

  • Exposes global garbage trade's catastrophic reality.
  • Investigative reporting across five continents.
  • Reveals hidden lives of trash and its aftermath.
  • Highlights environmental impact on poor nations.
  • Shows the massive economy built on waste.
  • Challenges perceptions of value in discarded items.
  • Questions our consumption habits and responsibilities.
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  • Price Range: $15.99
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Humanure Handbook, 4th Edition: Comprehensive Guide

  • Updated 4th edition of a classic bestseller.
  • Over 90,000 copies sold in the U.S.
  • Translated into over 20 languages worldwide.
  • Award-winning book recognized for environmental impact.
  • Combines humor with practical composting techniques.
  • Essential guide for gardening and survival skills.
  • No other book matches its unique content.
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  • Price Range: $22.00
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Sustainable Living: Rainwater Harvesting Guide

  • Learn to collect and store rainwater easily.
  • Reduce water bills and improve sustainability.
  • Step-by-step guide for beginners included.
  • Purify rainwater for safe consumption.
  • Transform your garden with rainwater benefits.
  • Easy maintenance tips for your system.
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  • Price Range: $17.99
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EPA 608 Study Guide 2025: Practice Tests

  • Comprehensive study guide for EPA 608 certification.
  • Full-length practice tests to assess your readiness.
  • In-depth review of essential HVACR concepts.
  • Clear explanations for every practice question.
  • Aligns with latest EPA regulations and exam format.
  • Boosts confidence with targeted practice and feedback.
  • Enhances career opportunities with valuable certification.
  • Price Range: $19.38
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Biochar Handbook: Making and Using Bioactivated Charcoal

  • Comprehensive guide to biochar principles and practices.
  • Step-by-step instructions for making biochar at home.
  • Applications for soil enhancement and pest management.
  • Inspiring examples of ecosystem restoration and forest management.
  • Low-cost recipes for sustainable gardening solutions.
  • Addresses global soil degradation and fossil fuel reliance.
  • Ideal for gardeners, farmers, and environmental enthusiasts.
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  • Price Range: $28.88
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The Humanure Handbook: Composting Human Waste

  • Comprehensive guide on composting human manure.
  • In-depth review of historical and cultural issues.
  • Clear instructions for safe humanure conversion.
  • Step-by-step toilet building instructions included.
  • Features alternative graywater systems for sustainability.
  • Photos of global owner-built humanure toilets.
  • Overview of commercial composting toilet systems.
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  • Price Range: $36.27
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Urban Stormwater Management Controls Guide

  • Comprehensive guide on urban stormwater management.
  • Integrates traditional controls with green infrastructure solutions.
  • Focuses on multidisciplinary objectives and benefits.
  • Covers design considerations for various stormwater controls.
  • Includes performance assessment and analytical tools.
  • Addresses flood control and water quality improvement.
  • Provides maintenance strategies for stormwater systems.
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  • Price Range: $56.22
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Zero Waste Home: Simplify Your Life Guide

  • Learn to simplify life by reducing waste.
  • Inspiration from Bea Johnson's personal story.
  • Practical tips for sustainable living included.
  • Reduce your garbage to just one quart yearly.
  • Save money and time with easy strategies.
  • Healthy lifestyle improvements for the whole family.
  • Achieve a sustainable future for our planet.
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  • Price Range: $11.00
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Burn: A New Economy for Carbon Drawdown

  • Transform carbon usage to combat climate change.
  • Rebalance ecosystems with biochar and natural materials.
  • Enhance soil health and agricultural productivity sustainably.
  • Cleanse water systems using carbon filtration methods.
  • Revitalize urban infrastructures with sustainable drawdown materials.
  • Drive economic growth through innovative carbon strategies.
  • Implement circular economy principles for lasting impact.
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  • Price Range: $14.55
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PPI PE Environmental Exam Practice Exams

  • Two full-length practice exams included.
  • 80 multiple-choice questions per exam.
  • Covers six primary exam topics.
  • Fully explained solutions for each problem.
  • Exam tips to boost confidence.
  • Simulates real exam conditions effectively.
  • Part of PPI’s best-selling series.
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  • Price Range: $89.00
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Compost Toilet Handbook by Joseph Jenkins

  • Expert guide on building compost toilets.
  • Based on 40+ years of experience.
  • Includes 254 pages of detailed information.
  • Features 161 pages of full-color photographs.
  • Case studies from 13 countries included.
  • Covers emergency preparedness and cold weather composting.
  • Addresses health, safety, and sanitation alternatives.
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  • Price Range: $31.62
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Municipal Solid Waste to Energy Conversion Processes

  • Comprehensive review of waste-to-energy technologies.
  • Explores plasma gasification for waste management.
  • Case studies on waste-to-energy applications.
  • Comparison of economic and technical aspects.
  • Suitable for engineers and decision-makers.
  • Focus on renewable energy resources.
  • Environmental benefits of waste processing solutions.
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  • Price Range: $122.95
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No-Waste Composting: Small-Space Recycling Projects

  • Learn small-space composting techniques indoors and outdoors.
  • Discover over a dozen practical DIY plans.
  • Repurpose household items into composting systems.
  • Compost safely in urban environments with limited space.
  • Create nutrient-dense compost for plant growth.
  • Construct mobile and stationary composting systems easily.
  • Utilize compost even if you don’t garden.
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  • Price Range: $11.99
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PE Environmental Exam Practice by Wane Schneiter, PhD

  • Comprehensive practice for NCEES Environmental PE exam.
  • Over 500 exam-like problems included.
  • Detailed explanations for every question provided.
  • Six-minute multiple-choice problems for focused practice.
  • Step-by-step calculations using NCEES references.
  • Updated content according to latest exam specifications.
  • Simulate exam experience with practice exams included.
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  • Price Range: $115.00
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PE Environmental Exam Review Guide 2023

  • Comprehensive review for PE Environmental exam.
  • Structured according to exam format for easy navigation.
  • Includes essential NCEES Handbook equations and tables.
  • Focus on both US Customary and SI units.
  • Effective problem-solving techniques for exam preparation.
  • Valuable reference for ongoing engineering career.
  • Updated content reflecting the latest exam requirements.
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  • Price Range: $202.30
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Stop Garbage: The Truth About Recycling's Environmental Impact

  • Explores recycling's importance and environmental impact.
  • Engaging anecdotes and multimedia content enhance understanding.
  • Easy-to-read language, accessible to all audiences.
  • Analyzes future trends in waste management.
  • Includes surprising data and thought-provoking questions.
  • Written by an experienced waste management expert.
  • Encourages critical thinking about waste and recycling.
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  • Price Range: $8.95
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Plastic-Free Living: Break the Plastic Habit

  • Practical advice to reduce plastic consumption.
  • Personal anecdotes inspire and motivate change.
  • Handy checklists for easy implementation of tips.
  • Community involvement strategies for greater impact.
  • Profiles of Plastic-Free Heroes driving change.
  • Sections on coping with eco-guilt included.
  • Empowering guide for a healthier planet.
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  • Price Range: $16.45
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Wasteland: Secrets for a Cleaner Future

  • Award-winning journalist investigates global waste crisis.
  • Uncovers hidden world supporting modern economy.
  • Explores waste-pickers in India's plastic crisis.
  • Confronts UK's oldest and newest waste issues.
  • Examines technology's after-life in Ghana's landfills.
  • Profiles innovators advocating for sustainable solutions.
  • Blueprint for a cleaner, healthier future shared.
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  • Price Range: $19.10
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Environmental Impact of Mining Strategies

  • Comprehensive coverage of mining and environmental impacts.
  • Guidance on early-stage environmental assessments.
  • Expert advice for unique mining management systems.
  • Addresses air and water quality challenges effectively.
  • Covers waste treatment and disposal options.
  • Latest technologies for monitoring mining impacts.
  • Systematic approach to environmental project assessment.
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  • Price Range: $121.02
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Land Application of Sewage Sludge and Biosolids

  • Comprehensive review of sewage sludge land application.
  • Discusses heavy metals and pathogens in biosolids.
  • Examines organic compounds' fate and effects.
  • Considers crop removal of metals and organics.
  • Covers soil erosion and leaching issues.
  • Explores regulations in Europe and Canada.
  • Authored by an experienced environmental scientist.
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  • Price Range: $55.39
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Food Waste Log Book for Kitchens

  • Track food spills and spoilage efficiently.
  • Monitor food hygiene and waste costs.
  • Organized record-keeping in one place.
  • Prevent harmful bacteria spread effectively.
  • Ideal for restaurants, cafes, and kitchens.
  • Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" for easy handling.
  • 108 pages for comprehensive tracking.
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  • Price Range: $5.99
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Junkyard Planet: The Trash Trade Journey

  • Explores the global recycling industry and its impacts.
  • Written by journalist Adam Minter, son of a junkyard owner.
  • Insights on America's waste and recycling practices.
  • Reveals the hidden value in discarded materials.
  • Engaging storytelling with detailed industry analysis.
  • Highlights the economics of the trash trade.
  • Encourages smarter waste management among consumers.
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  • Price Range: $20.99
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Garbology: Our Obsession with Waste (Paperback)

  • Explores America's relationship with trash and waste.
  • Reveals surprising facts about garbage production.
  • Highlights economic impacts of waste management.
  • Features unique stories of trash-tracking innovators.
  • Encourages community action for waste reduction.
  • Sparks discussions in educational programs nationwide.
  • Offers insights into sustainable living practices.
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  • Price Range: $13.46
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Trashed: A Graphic Novel [Paperback]

  • Follow three friends in their garbage collection adventures.
  • Inspired by Derf Backderf’s real-life experiences.
  • Combines humor with the realities of trash jobs.
  • Includes nonfiction insights about waste management.
  • Visually engaging graphic novel with captivating storytelling.
  • A unique perspective on small-town life and bureaucracy.
  • A hilarious yet thought-provoking read for all ages.
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  • Price Range: $17.99
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Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals: Liquid Processes

  • Comprehensive coverage of liquid treatment processes.
  • Prepares operators for certification examinations.
  • Accessible language for all operator levels.
  • Includes detailed visuals and infographics.
  • Practice questions with varied formats for reinforcement.
  • Peer-reviewed for quality assurance and accuracy.
  • Aligns with updated certification criteria standards.
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  • Price Range: $141.63
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Food Waste Log Book for Restaurants

  • Track daily food waste effectively.
  • Identify problem areas in your kitchen.
  • Develop better habits to minimize waste.
  • Cut costs and improve efficiency.
  • Promote sustainable food management practices.
  • Convenient 8.5 x 11 inches size.
  • Premium matte finish cover for durability.
  • Price Range: $6.99
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The Big Necessity by Rose George

  • Explores taboo subject of human waste.
  • Highlights global health implications of sanitation issues.
  • Witty writing balances humor and urgency.
  • Shares stories from slums and cities worldwide.
  • Calls for awareness and action on sanitation.
  • Removes stigma around discussing bodily waste.
  • Acclaimed by major publications for its insight.
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  • Price Range: $21.88