What a waste: the generation and disposal of trash imposes costs on society and the environment: should we be doing more?

Jane Katz

Regional Review, 2002, vol. 12, issue Q 1, 22-30

Abstract: In 1987, the Mobro 4000 garbage barge from Long Island focused public attention on trash. Have we disposed of the problem?

Keywords: Environmental policy; Environmental protection (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2002
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