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What is the impact of green practices?, Tamara Thompson, book editor

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

What is the impact of green practices?

bibliography

Tamara Thompson, book editor

At issue

The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research

Introduction -- Recycling programs divert tons of material from landfills every year / U.S. Environmental Protection Agency -- Recycling benefits the economy and creates jobs / Neil Seldman -- Recycling is a waste of time, money, and energy / Edwin Decker -- Studies link reusable grocery bags to foodborne illnesses and theft / Steve Holt -- Water conservation practices benefit communities nationwide / U.S. Environmental Protection Agency -- Using green cleaning products has health and environmental benefits / Carol Ruth Weber -- Green consumerism confers a false sense of making a difference / Richard Wilk -- Demand for eco-friendly products has led to corporate "greenwashing" / Greenpeace -- Driving an electric car reduces carbon emissions and fuel costs / Union of Concerned Scientists -- Biofuels are not a green alternative to fossil fuels / Andrew Steer and Craig Hanson -- Renewable energy sources benefit health, climate, and the economy / Union of Concerned Scientists -- Renewable energy sources make the power grid more difficult to manage / Kim Smuga-Otto -- Green building standards create jobs and save taxpayers money / U.S. Green Building Council -- U.S. green building standards are being adopted worldwide / Institute for Building Efficiency -- Organizations to contact -- Bibliography -- Index