Best Waste Management Books of 2025

The EPA 608 Study Guide is a comprehensive test prep material for the EPA 608 certification examination. The book covers every subject for the exam and includes practice test questions with detailed answer explanations. It is a must-have for anyone preparing for the EPA 608 exam. This book is an excellent resource for environmental pollution engineering students and professionals looking to advance their careers and gain a competitive edge in the industry.

The Water Bath Canning and Preserving Cookbook for Beginners is a comprehensive guide for those who want to learn how to preserve food without making mistakes. The book covers everything from the science of canning to the equipment needed to get started. With over 200 delicious recipes for pickles, jams, chutneys, meats, stews, and broths, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to fill their pantry with self-preserved fruits, veggies, and meats. The Smart All-Year Plan included in the book is a bonus that will turn beginners into home-canning masters. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn how to preserve food in a safe and delicious way.

The book "Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volume 1, 3rd Edition" by Brad Lancaster is an award-winning guide that teaches readers how to design and implement water-harvesting systems for their homes, landscapes, and communities. The book is filled with more than 290 illustrations and real-life success stories that inspire readers to welcome rain into their lives. Lancaster's decades of experience in planting rain in Tucson, Arizona, make this book a valuable resource for anyone looking to turn water scarcity into water abundance. Overall, this book is informative, engaging, and a must-read for anyone interested in creating a sustainable water future.

The Humanure Handbook, 4th Edition is a unique and groundbreaking book that explores the topic of human waste in great detail. The author, Joseph Jenkins, draws from 40 years of research and experience to provide readers with a comprehensive guide on composting, gardening, and basic survival skills. The book has won numerous awards and has been mentioned in various media outlets, making it an underground classic bestseller. This updated version is completely revised, expanded, and updated, making it a priceless manual for anyone interested in organic gardening and horticulture. Overall, this book is a must-read for those interested in sustainable living and reducing their impact on the environment.

Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals I: Liquid Treatment is a self-study manual that covers all aspects of liquid treatment processes and prepares operators for certification examinations. The book includes detailed visuals and infographics, practice questions for each module, and comprehensive math examples. It also aligns with the updated Need-to-Know Criteria from the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC). The author, Water Environment Federation, is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization representing water quality professionals worldwide. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in wastewater treatment and its fundamentals.

This Earth Day Activity Book is an ideal tool for preschool or kindergarten kids to learn about being earth-friendly. The book features 50+ activity and coloring pages with educational activities that teach children letters, numbers, math, and shapes. It also includes fun earth facts about animals, plants, and the earth itself. The book is not overwhelming or scary for children, making it a perfect gift for little ones. The book’s unique features include an inside margin trim line for easy cutting, mazes, word search, counting, and basic math. This book is an excellent resource for children's exploration books.

Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment is a groundbreaking book that exposes the fractures in our global supply chains and our relationships to each other, ourselves, and the planet. Maxine Bédat follows the life of a pair of jeans to reveal what really happens to give us our clothes, from a Texas cotton farm to dyeing and weaving factories in China and sewing floors in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The book is a deeply researched and provocative tour-de-force that sheds light on the environmental and labor abuses in the fashion industry, epitomizing the ravages inherent in the global economy. A must-read for anyone interested in sustainability and ethical fashion.

The book "Why Should I Recycle?: Helping Kids Take Care of Planet Earth" is a great resource for parents, teachers, and gift givers looking to teach children the importance of recycling and protecting the environment. With amusing pictures and simple text, the book offers a perfect introduction to recycling and highlights what children can do every day to help protect the planet. The book is part of the "Why Should I?" series, which offers brief, entertaining stories that answer children's questions. Overall, this book is a must-have for any preschool or kindergarten classroom and is a winner for anyone looking for children's books on recycling and the environment.

Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals II: Solids Handling and Support Systems is a comprehensive guide for operators preparing for the first three levels of certification examinations. The book covers all aspects of solids handling and support systems, including thickening, dewatering, aeration systems, and aerobic digesting. With real-life examples and over 1000 practice questions, the book helps users apply the material they learn to situations they encounter in their day-to-day work. The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has done a great job in providing operators with a valuable resource to enhance their knowledge and skills in wastewater treatment.

The PE Environmental Review from PPI A Kaplan Company is a comprehensive reference manual designed to help candidates prepare for the NCEES Environmental PE CBT exam. Written by Michael R. Lindeburg, this book covers all the topics in the exact order of the exam and provides easy-to-find content organized in the same order. The book teaches how to solve exam problems with specific NCEES Handbook equations and supports both US Customary System and the International System of units. Overall, this book is an invaluable reference for environmental engineers and is highly recommended for those looking to pass the PE Environmental CBT exam.