Public Perception of Biosolids Recycling (Paperback, Annotated edition)

This report provides an overview of the current public perception and public acceptance of biosolids recycling in North America. It provides conceptual models for understanding the development of current public perceptions, including the influence of many factors-technical issues, typical human responses, communications, information, politics, and social context. The report includes an annotated bibliography and narrative review of recent literature regarding public perceptions and public acceptance of biosolids recycling. Fourteen succinct case studies provide more detailed information on representative biosolids recycling program experiences. There are examples of biosolids management programs that have failed because of public controversy, as well as programs that have worked well, with community support. The latter programs have several things in common: they are well-run operations following best management practices; their benefits to communities and the environment are obvious; they communicate well with-and involve-stakeholders; most were introduced to communities through a respectful, mutually-beneficial communication process; and they had strong organizational commitment behind these public outreach efforts. In order to assess current public knowledge and perception regarding biosolids recycling, a survey was conducted for this project by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center.

General

Imprint:	Iwa Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	WERF Research Report Series
Release date:	September 2004
First published:	July 2005
Authors:	Ned Beecher
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	542
Edition:	Annotated edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-84339-710-6
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Waste management > General
LSN:	1-84339-710-2
Barcode:	9781843397106

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