num_pages: 224
description: In this fun pop culture exploration two ecological entrepreneurs examine the materials we use in our daily lives show how they impact the environment and provide project ideasfrom recycling to upcycling and moreto lessen our impact and protect our world.Jam-packed with information more than 200 photographs and illustrations and approximately twenty DIY projects this engaging graphic volume shows us how we all can cut down reuse and repurpose the garbage we produce. With its easy hands-on design Garbage Is Great contains information little known facts compelling graphics and colorful illustrations and photos on a variety of common household waste-stream materials: Plastics Glass and Ceramics Paper Wood Textiles Metal Rubber and Organics.Tom Szaky the founder of the award-winning nonprofit environmental company TerraCycle introduces each and explains what hes learned about it in his personal life and with TerraCycle. He and Albe Zakes then provide a graphic historical timeline of each material's use in commercial goodsfrom how its manufactured to what happens when its throw outan analysis of its impact on the environment now and tomorrow; suggestions for DIY projects to save it from the trash bin and lists of helpful resources. They also include sidebars and definitions fun and quirky facts lists of reuse ideas quotes and illuminating interviews that add depth and insight.All of us have a responsibility to protect our environment. Informative and inspirational Garbage Is Great shows us how to be creative custodians todayand for the rest of our lives.
language: None
title: Make Garbage Great: The Terracycle Family Guide to a Zero-Waste Lifestyle
publisher: Harper Design