Presents over one hundred projects for creative "upcycling"- using used and recycled products to create decorative items in the home, including leather belt doormats, bathroom towel picnic baskets, and a jar lid dining table.
"An examination of the various types of waste produced by people, exploring how much of it exists and where it goes, as well as how waste can be remade into useful items to contribute to a healthier planet"--Provided by publisher.
Offers divergent perspectives side by side on the subject of recycling, covering how garbage should be disposed of, whether recycling is effective, and how consumers can reduce the amount of plastic waste generated.