Responsible Living in a Bottled Water World

Chapter 1. Introduction to Packaging
Packaging
Functions
Definition
Materials
Disposal
Basic Understanding of Packaging by University Students

Chapter 2. Ethics
Job Influence of Engineers
Sustainability
Carrying Capacity
Transportation
Transit Stops
Life Cycle Analysis
The Cost of Convenience

Chapter 3. Religion
Part A. Introduction
Christian and Jewish Views
Islam
Natural Resources
1. Water
2. Air
3. Soil and Land
4. Plants and Animals
Islam and Environmental Conservation
Part B.
Chief Seattle’s Vision of Environmental Conservation
Incentives for Environmental Conservation
Rights to Resources
Rights to Land and Water
Rights to Hunting
Fishing Rights
Ownership of Private Items
Incentives
Conclusion
Introduction
Nature and Anthropocentrism
Instrumental and Intrinsic Value
Moral Aspect of the Environment
Ecology and Ethics
Conclusion

Chapter 4. Sustainability
Part A.
Introduction
Sustainability and Its Reflection in Practices of Inland Transportation
Main Goals of Sustainable Practices in Land Transportation
Pricing Practices in Land Transportation
Traffic Calming
Use of Technological Solutions as One of Sustainable Practices in Land Transportation
Sustainable Practices in Land Use
Bicycling and Walking
Increasing of People’s Awareness Concerning Sustainable Practices in Land Transportation
Conclusion
Background and Definition
The Need for Sustainable Practices
The Advantages of Employing Sustainable Practices in Manufacturing Sector
Factors Influencing the Implementation of Sustainable
Practices
Information
Organizational Structure and Values
Methods
Sustainable Practices Employed in Manufacturing Sector
Sustainable Practices during Product Design and Life Cycle Evaluation
Sustainable Practices for Energy and Resource Consumption
Sustainable Practices during Production
Measurement of Sustainable Practices
Organizations Promoting Sustainable Practices in Manufacturing Sector
Companies that have Benefitted from the Implementation of Sustainable Practices
The Path Ahead . . .
Part B.
Sustainable Practices in Packaging

Chapter 5. Recycling
Resource Consumption
Recycling
On Environmental Awareness and Preference to Paper
On Organizations and Pursuit to Paper Recycling
On Paper Use and Reuse
On Green Companies and Paper Packaging
The Role of Government in Promoting Paper Packaging
On Paper as Used in Packaging Worldwide
On Ethics and Industrial Design in Relation to Paper Packaging
On Paper as Used in Packaging Worldwide
Introduction
How to Recycle Corrugated Boxes
Process of Recycling
Why should Cardboard be Recycled
Benefits of Recycling
Reducing, Reusing and Recycling of Cardboard and Brown Paper Bags
Conclusion
Introduction
Can shredding
De-coating
Melting
Aluminum casting
Conclusion
Introduction
Body
Significance of Plastics in the Modern World
Identifying the Need of Plastic Recycling
Plastic Resource Recovery
Conclusion
Introduction
Discussion
Advantages of Plastics
Impact on the Environment
Methods of Plastic Recycling
Mechanical Recycling
Monomerization
Blast Furnace Feedstock Recycling System
Barriers to Plastic Recycling
Growth Trend
Conclusion

Chapter 6. Pollution
Classification of Solid Wastes
Repercussions of Solid Waste on Streams
Death of Aquatic Organisms
Affect the Reproductive Behavior of Marine Life
Inhibit Penetration of Light
Lowers Quality of Water
Effect on Human Health
Disruption of Food Chains
Can Lead to Desertification
Interferes with Fishing Activities
Increases Temperature of Water
Can Lead to Extinction of Species
Ways of Curbing Solid Waste Stream Pollution
Creating Public Awareness
Prevention of Soil Erosion
Cleaning up Stress and Rivers Through Community Based Programs
Keeping of the Machinery in Good Working Conditions
Conclusion
Abstract
Introduction
Landfill Technology
Uses of Landfill technology
Usage in Asian countries
Land fill gas
Methodology
Landfill site selection
Waste Characteristics
Site layout development
Phase diagrams
Landfill Design Steps
Conclusion

Chapter 7. Climate Change