Includes bibliographical references (p. 525-530) and index.

Pt. 1. Why Solid Waste Reduction? -- Ch. 1. Definition of Solid Waste Analysis and Minimization -- Ch. 2. Background and Fundamentals of Solid Waste Analysis and Minimization -- Ch. 3. Benefits of Solid Waste Management and Minimization -- Pt. 2. Solid Waste Assessment Strategies -- Ch. 4 Deployment Alternatives -- Ch. 5. Creating a Successful Solid Waste Minimization Launch -- Ch. 6. The Six Sigma Systems Approach for Deployment -- Ch. 7. Metrics and Performance Measurement for Solid Waste Management -- Ch. 8. The General Approach for a Solid Waste Assessment Ch. 9. Training and Implementation -- Ch. 10. Communicating and Leveraging Success -- Ch. 11. The Role of Creativity, Invention, and Innovation in Solid Waste Minimization -- Pt. 3. Generation Modeling: Characterization, Prediction, and Evaluation -- Ch. 12. Introduction -- Ch. 13. Research Methodology -- Ch. 14. Data Collection -- Ch. 15. Solid Waste Characterization by Business Activities -- Ch. 16. Solid Waste Estimation and Prediction -- Ch. 17. Benchmarking and Evaluation -- Ch. 18. Model Development and Integration -- Ch. 19 Model Validation and Case Study Application -- Ch. 20. Model Summary and Recommendations for Future Research -- Pt. 4. Case Studies -- Ch. 21. Introduction to Case Studies -- Ch. 22. Agricultural, Forestry, and Fishing Applications -- Ch. 23. Mining Applications -- Ch. 24. Construction Applications -- Ch. 25. Food and Kindred Product Manufacturing Applications -- Ch. 26. Apparel- and Fabric-Manufacturing Applications -- Ch. 27. Wood- and Lumber-Manufacturing Applications -- Ch. 28. Paper-Manufacturing Applications -- Ch. 29. Printing and Publishing Applications -- Ch. 30. Chemical and Petroleum Processing Applications -- Ch. 31. Plastic and Rubber Manufacturing -- Ch. 32. Primary and Fabricated Metal Industries -- Ch. 33. Electronics, Semiconductors, and Other Electrical Equipment -- Ch. 34. Industrial and Commercial Machinery Including Automotive Manufacturing -- Ch. 35. Transportation, Logistical, and Warehousing Applications -- Ch. 36. Health System Applications -- Ch. 37. Commercial, Retail, Financial, and Government Office Applications -- Ch. 38. Accommodations and Food Service Applications -- Ch. 39. Automotive Service Applications -- Ch. 40. Education Applications -- Ch. 41. International Manufacturing Applications -- Ch. 42. International Service Applications.

Solid Waste Analysis and Minimization: A Systems Approach offers up-to-date technical details on current and potential solid waste minimization practices. This authoritative resource presents a framework for the proper application of solid waste analysis tools, and demonstrates the benefits in terms of environmental impact, process efficiencies, and financial enhancement. Twenty-one real-world case studies covering all industries, from manufacturing to service facilities, are included. --from publisher description.