The Ecology of Industry
Subtitle: Sectors and Linkages
Contributors: Deanna Richards (Editor); Greg Pearson (Editor)
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: August 3, 1998
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9780309063555
Subjects: Applied ecology; Environmental economics; Industry & Industrial Studies; Environmental Engineering (Specific Aspects); Industrial Economics (Specific Aspects); Business & Economics; Environmental Studies; Business/Economics; Environmental - General; Environmental Engineering & Technology; Environmental Science; Industries - General; Science / Environmental Science; The Environment; Industries - Energy Industries; Industries - Manufacturing Industries; Electric utilities; Environmental aspects; Manufacturing industries; Wood-pulp industry
Description: This volume provides insights into the environmental practices of five industry sectors: mining, materials processing, manufacturing, electric utilities, and pulp and paper. The ecology of industry is presented in terms of systems of production and consumption, taking into account the flows of material, energy, capital, and information. The book examines ways to improve the environmental performance of these industries and others, such as the service sector.

Additionally, it shows how decisions made by industry managers can leverage systemic environmental improvements elsewhere in the economy.