New book on the complex challenges of waste management and consumption

A new, unique book on waste management and consumption, edited by Professor Karin M. Ekström, University of Borås, Sweden has just been released. The book emphasizes the importance of applying a consumer perspective and of understanding the social and cultural aspects of waste management.

The book's title is "Waste Management and Sustainable Consumption - Reflections on Consumer Waste". It addresses the complex challenge of reducing waste to promote sustainable development. Much of the earlier research done in this field has focused on technical ways of dealing with this problem.

The importance of a consumer perspective

The book emphasizes the importance of applying a consumer perspective and of understanding the social and cultural aspects of waste management. The anthology presents philosophical reflections, practical examples and possible solutions to the growing amounts of waste which has now become a global problem.

"Critical discussion is essential"

The authors of the books represent different disciplines with different environmental, economic and social perspectives, theories and methods.

The book is aimed at researchers, organisations and politicians who are interested in understanding and trying to address the problem of increased consumption and growing amounts of waste.

"A critical discussion of the consequences of consumption is not just important for sustainable development - it is essential," explains Karin M. Ekström.

In addition to international researchers, the authors of the book are researchers from the University of Borås, including Professor Karin M. Ekström (editor), Professor Mohammad Taherzadeh, Associate Professor Nicklas Salomonson, Eva Gustafsson, docent, Daniel Hjelmgren, senior lecturer, and Kartik Rajendran, doctoral student.

The book is in English and is available in bookshops in Sweden.

Provided by University of Borås