This entry provides summaries of two books relevant to industrial ecology and environmental management. The Weight of Nations: Material Outflows from Industrial Economies, authored by E. Matthews et al., examines the material flows and resource consumption associated with industrial economies. It explores the environmental implications of these flows and proposes strategies for sustainable resource management. Heavy Metals: A Problem Solved?, edited by E. van der Voet, J. B. Guinée, and H. A. Udo de Haes, focuses on the challenges and solutions related to heavy metal pollution. It offers insights into the environmental and health impacts of heavy metals and discusses various remediation and management approaches.
As a book review section in the Journal of Industrial Ecology, this entry directly aligns with the journal's mission to promote the integration of industrial processes with ecological principles. By highlighting books that address material flows, resource management, and pollution, the journal keeps its readership informed about relevant literature in the field.