Paul gave two presentations on zero waste to the united nations commission on sustainable development. National zero waste council the national zero waste council. The book also exposes the greenwashing behind renewed efforts to promote waste incinerators as safe, nontoxic energy suppliers, and gives detailed information. Here are daily tips to help you transition to zero waste by. Connett has been invited by environmental organizations opposing fluoridation to come and lecture on the subject in fluoridating countries such as canada, israel, australia and new zealand. About a third of this book is devoted to the concept of zero waste. This along with zero waste home are my top two recommendations for books on zero waste.
Untrashing the planet one community at a time, written in 20. Paul connetts newly released book displays his personal charisma, scientific knowledge and applied wisdom to the deadly serious, though. Zerowaste plan calls for mandatory recycling sustainable city network lombardi oct. Now retired he travels constantly to garbage trouble read more. The zero waste strategy says no to incinerators, no to megalandfills, no to the throwaway society and yes to a sustainable society. In the zero waste solution, connett profiles the most successful zero waste initiatives around the world, showing activists, planners, and entrepreneurs how to reenvision their communitys waste handling processby consuming less, turning organic waste into compost, recycling, reusing other waste, demanding nonwasteful product design, and. Implementing zero waste will eliminate all discharges to land, water or air that are a threat to planetary, human, animal or plant health.
What i know i have learned over the last 23 years traveling to 49 us states and 50 other countries, helping. In the zero waste solution, connett profiles the most successful zerowaste initiatives around the world, showing activists, planners, and entrepreneurs how to reenvision their communitys wastehandling processby consuming less, turning organic waste into compost, recycling, reusing other waste, demanding nonwasteful product design, and creating jobs and bringing community members together in the process. His most recent publication on waste is the book the zero waste solution chelsea green, 20. Paul connetts heroic drive to trim our cultures crazy waste has helped produce the powerful movement chronicled herean inspiration to us all. An alternative approach to recycling getting to zero waste doug anderson. What to read if youre interested in zero waste, plastic free living i wouldnt exactly consider myself a zero waste lifestyle expert, even though im serving as a kind of example since i publish posts on this blog and share about my life pretty freely on social media. The zero waste solution by paul connett waterstones.
Thats changing, and model programs around the globe show the many different ways a community can strive for, and achieve, zero waste status. San franciscos zero waste prominence is no surprise, but italys is eyeopening. If you have kids, youll definitely want to check out their 31 day zero waste challenge for kids. Jun 09, 2015 hong kong incineration plans blasted by prof paul connett who advocates zero waste martin williams. Written by zero waste france new name of the cniid national institute for independent information about waste, this book explains why and how to run into action for a zero waste world. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a. Written in 20 this book marks a difficult journey of success and failures as proposals of incinerators and landfills are proved time and time again as instigators of global warming, decreased quality of life and undeniable causes of major environmental disrepair.
Read this book and join the movement for real solutions. Public hosted by chase cork harbour alliance for a safe environment. Professor emeritus in environmental chemistry at st. The national zero waste council is a leadership initiative of metro vancouver, bringing together governments, businesses and nongovernment organizations to advance waste prevention in canada and the transition to a circular economy a focus on waste prevention and on crosssector collaboration uniquely positions the council as an agent of change in canada driving innovation in the design. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Zero waste home goodreads meet your next favorite book. Net zero waste partnered with a local operator to establish and permit a successful compost facility which now processes commercial food waste from whistler and will begin to process curbside sso from squamish in the spring of 2015. If you want to learn more about zero waste a great place to start is paul connetts book. Neil seldman is president and cofounder of the institute for local selfreliance ilsr. Dec 21, 2017 this is, in short, the experience of paul connett, author of the zero waste solution. Recently, at 9th zero waste international alliance conference paul connett presented a version of his 10 steps that concentrated on examples from around the world. Kerry meydam and wendy bracken, durham environment watch, and louis bertrand and linda gasser, zero waste 4 zero burning, ontario connetts book should inspire everyone personally, citizens. Scores of communities have resolved to start on the pathway to zero defined as reducing waste generated by 90 percent or more. With actionable advice and practical resources, i learned a lot while reading this great book.
Professor emeritus of environmental chemistry im paul connett. From the perspective of re s o u rc e p ro d u c t i v i t y, it is a question of what waste could become. Le scenario zero waste could be the scenario of a film but its actually a book. Packed with inspiring case studies and helpful guidance, connetts book lays out a roadmap of how to turn our wasteful consumer lifestyle into one of sustainability and health. Already in place in san francisco usa, capannori or trevise it the book. The second of ten short videos making up a talk by professor paul connett on ten steps to zero waste. A key move towards a sustainable society by paul connett, phd introduction. A trained chemist, paul threw himself into the anti garbage incineration movement while teaching as a. Paul has also coproduced over 50 videotapes on waste management and a 10part series on the dangers of dioxin.
Introduction this essay is an updated and expanded version of one paul connett wrote in 1998, entitled alternatives to trash incineration. Dr paul connett has opened my eyes to the way forward for dealing with waste of all types and he explains energy from waste incineration is a bad idea that is inefficient and releases toxic nanoparticles into the atmosphere to the detriment of all. Paul connetts recently published book, the zero waste. A citizens agenda for zero waste grassroots recycling network. Zero waste nerd is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Mar, 2017 here are the 10 steps to zero waste from the book. For me in particular, ive really only focused on my personal waste, but this book brought zero waste in a larger context.
An overview regarding the recovery of mentioned materials and chemical compounds called beyond the zero waste concept will be presented in this paper in order to raise concerns and awareness. International zero waste activist paul connett hand delivers a copy of his book, the zero waste solution. Connett published two books, the zero waste solution. How am i supposed to get my wardrobe down to, like, 25 pieces total, for example, without getting rid of basically everything i own and then purchasing those. Target zero canada 2000 creating wealth from waste. The author offers plenty of paths to zero waste, from donkeys providing recycling transport in italian hill towns to econometric analysis in seattle. Paul connett is a prominent water fluoridation critic, executive director of the binghamton, new york based fluoride action network fan, one of the largest organizations opposing water fluoridation worldwide. The zero waste solution by paul connett chelsea green. Review by neil seldman, institute for local selfreliance, washington, dc. A key stepping stone to sustainability paul connett, phd executive director american environmental health studies project aehsp. Untrashing the planet, one community at a time with a foreword by actor jeremy irons. If you wish to reduce the impact you have on our environment, i highly suggest you read zero waste home. Book published by chelsea green october, 2010 can be ordered on meanwhile, see for more information. A trained chemist, paul threw himself into the anti garbage incineration movement while teaching as a chemistry professor at lawrence university in canton, ny.
Murrays analysis underlines the sound economic basis for a zero waste approach. I travel the world all year round, teaching local communities about the 10 steps to reduce their garbage to zero. In this book, he glides you through the diverse world of garbage and guides you to the many, ready, efficient, and safe solutions that dont involve you breathing in the toxics of the. Living sustainably should not mean forfeiting either comfort or style. Waste alternative doug andersons powerpoint presentation. Thats changing, and model programs around the globe show the many different ways a community can strive for, and achieve, zerowaste status. The ultimate guide to simplifying your life by johnson, bea isbn. Organized by general topic, tips and guides help readers make their way through the five rs. This family produces 1 quart of waste in a year mnn. Nov 18, 20 in the zero waste solution, connett profiles the most successful zero waste initiatives around the world, showing activists, planners, and entrepreneurs how to reenvision their communitys waste handling processby consuming less, turning organic waste into compost, recycling, reusing other waste, demanding nonwasteful product design, and. Packed with inspiring case studies and helpful guidance, connett s book lays out a roadmap of how to turn our wasteful consumer lifestyle into one of sustainability and health. Cobh, the queenstown story cobh heritage centre, cobh, co. Ralph nader said of paul, he is the only person i know who can make waste interesting.
A sustainable society must be a zero waste society. In the zero waste solution, connett profiles the most successful zerowaste. Paul connett is a professor emeritus in environmental chemistry at st. This operation includes the production of microgreens and at the source collection from select local producers. Paul connett on zero waste at target zero canada, toronto 2000 zero waste philosophy new zealand zero waste trust 2000 what is zero waste. It also demonstrates that a sustainable zerowaste strategy is achievable, and far more preferable than societys current focus on waste disposal. While it may sound like an idealistic goal, we can put it into a realistic time frame.
Paul connett hand delivers zero waste book to pope francis. Zero waste fashion design combines research and practice to introduce a crucial sustainable fashion design approach. The education of an unlikely activist paul connett is one of the few people i know who can make waste interesting. The zero waste solution is just what the doctor ordered. Zero waste home is the ultimate guide to simplified, sustainable living from bea johnson, author of the popular blog zerowastehomeuk.
Connetts book correctly illuminates the essential nature of citizenled movements for true zerowaste solutions to transform society. How san francisco is becoming a zero waste city duration. Paul connetts zero waste and anti incineration presentation. Written by two industry leading pioneers, timo rissanen and holly mcquillan, the book offers flexible strategies and easytomaster zero waste techniques to help you develop your own cutting edge fashion designs. Untrashing the planet one community at a time by paul connett, published by chelsea green publishing. The zero waste solution meet your next favorite book. Zero waste definition and business principles zero waste international alliance. The book also exposes the greenwashing behind renewed efforts to promote. Dr connett has researched waste management issues for over 14 years and is a world leading expert in incineration. In this book bea johnson shows, by inspiring example, what green living looks like and offers a practical, stepbystep guide to diminishing our environmental footprints and. Zero waste apologia for toronto 2010 policy by warren snow, zero waste new zealand trust 2001 dr. Lawrence university, new york, paul connett is one of the worlds most authoritative figures in the zero waste strategy as well as being a. Connett provides a thoroughly researched book on the continued fight for zero waste. Im a chemist and one of the founders of zero waste theory.
Johnsons first book takes the reader by the hand and explains her approach to achieving a zerowaste household. A trained chemist, paul threw himself into the anti garbage incineration movement while teaching as a chemistry professor at lawrence university in canton, n. Ive learned so much and encourage you to pick up this book. Paul connett has been campaigning against waste incineration since 1985, and that fight lead him into the larger global struggle for sustainable waste management focused on composting, reducing, reusing, repairing and recycling to cut down the residual waste stream as much as possible. I have never received a formal training in waste management. The national zero waste council is a leadership initiative of metro vancouver, bringing together governments, businesses and nongovernment organizations to advance waste prevention in canada and the transition to a circular economy. First and foremost, paul connett met bill sheehan, director of the grassroots. Target zero canada 2000 creating wealth from waste by robin murray u. Hong kong incineration plans blasted by prof paul connett. Minimalists strive to live with as few possessions as possible, usually sticking to simple basics like clothes, a toothbrush, and a macbook to blog about minimalism. I double majored in musical theatre and mass communications. The zero waste solution by paul connett chelsea green publishing. One community at a time chelsea publishing, white city junction, vt, to pope francis at the vatican. The basics of the zero waste lifestyle for people who like.
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