Waste Not, Want By: Dave Dryfoos (1915-2003)
Waste Not, Want by Dave Dryfoos is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the pressing issue of waste management in our modern society. With meticulous research and a strong narrative voice, Dryfoos delves into the various aspects of waste production, its implications, and potential solutions. One of the book's strengths lies in its ability to present complex information in a highly accessible manner. Dryfoos balances scientific data and real-life anecdotes, making it an engaging read for both experts and non-experts alike. The author effectively highlights the urgency of confronting our wasteful habits and the severe consequences of overlooking this critical problem. Moreover, Waste Not, Want offers a comprehensive analysis of waste management strategies, from recycling and composting to innovative technologies like waste-to-energy conversion. Dryfoos explores the pros and cons of each approach, shedding light on their environmental impacts, economic feasibility, and societal implications. Through his evaluation, readers gain a deeper understanding of the challenges we face and the potential avenues for progress. Another remarkable aspect of this book is its exploration of the psychological and behavioral factors underlying wastefulness. Dryfoos explores the deeply ingrained consumerist culture and the immense pressure to conform to disposable lifestyles. He raises essential questions about the role of advertising, social norms, and individual responsibility in creating a more sustainable future. Furthermore, Waste Not, Want successfully highlights the interconnectedness between waste management and other global issues, such as climate change and social inequality. Dryfoos argues that addressing waste is not merely an environmental concern but also a matter of economic justice and public health. By framing the issue in this way, the book encourages readers to view waste as a systemic problem that requires holistic solutions. While the book provides a wealth of information and insights, some readers may find certain sections overly technical or detailed. However, the author's engaging writing style and inclusion of personal stories help alleviate this potential issue. In conclusion, Waste Not, Want by Dave Dryfoos serves as a wake-up call, urging readers to recognize the urgency of waste management and take action. Through its comprehensive analysis, the book inspires readers not only to reconsider their own consumption patterns but also to advocate for sustainable policies and practices on a broader scale. A must-read for anyone concerned about the future of our planet, this book offers a compelling argument for waste reduction and serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to make a positive impact. First Page: [Illustration: Illustrated by Kelly Freas ] WASTE NOT, WANT Eat your spinach, little man! It's good for you. Stuff yourself with it. Be a good little consumer, or the cops will get you.... For such is the law of supply and demand! BY DAVE DRYFOOS Panic roused him the black imp of panic that lived under the garish rug of this unfamiliar room and crawled out at dawn to nudge him awake and stare from the blank space to his left where Tillie's gray head should have been. His fists clenched in anger at himself. He'd never been the sort to make allowance for his own weakness and didn't propose to begin doing so now, at age eighty six. Tillie'd been killed in that crash well over a year ago and it was time he got used to his widowerhood and quit searching for her every morning. But even after he gave himself the bawling out, orientation came slowly. The surroundings looked so strange. No matter what he told himself it was hard to believe that he was indeed Fred Lubway, mechanical engineer, and had a right to be in this single bed, alone in this house his Tillie had never seen. The right to be there was all wrong. He disliked the house and hated all its furnishings. The cybernetic cooker in the kitchen; the magnetically suspended divans in the living room; the three dimensional color broadcasts he could so readily project to any wall or ceiling; the solartropic machinery that would turn any face of the pentagonal house into the sun or the shade or the breeze; the lift that would raise the entire building a hundred feet into the air to give him a wider view and more privacy all left him dissatisfied... Continue reading book >>

Waste Not, Want By: Dave Dryfoos (1915-2003)

Waste Not, Want by Dave Dryfoos is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the pressing issue of waste management in our modern society. With meticulous research and a strong narrative voice, Dryfoos delves into the various aspects of waste production, its implications, and potential solutions.

One of the book's strengths lies in its ability to present complex information in a highly accessible manner. Dryfoos balances scientific data and real-life anecdotes, making it an engaging read for both experts and non-experts alike. The author effectively highlights the urgency of confronting our wasteful habits and the severe consequences of overlooking this critical problem.

Moreover, Waste Not, Want offers a comprehensive analysis of waste management strategies, from recycling and composting to innovative technologies like waste-to-energy conversion. Dryfoos explores the pros and cons of each approach, shedding light on their environmental impacts, economic feasibility, and societal implications. Through his evaluation, readers gain a deeper understanding of the challenges we face and the potential avenues for progress.

Another remarkable aspect of this book is its exploration of the psychological and behavioral factors underlying wastefulness. Dryfoos explores the deeply ingrained consumerist culture and the immense pressure to conform to disposable lifestyles. He raises essential questions about the role of advertising, social norms, and individual responsibility in creating a more sustainable future.

Furthermore, Waste Not, Want successfully highlights the interconnectedness between waste management and other global issues, such as climate change and social inequality. Dryfoos argues that addressing waste is not merely an environmental concern but also a matter of economic justice and public health. By framing the issue in this way, the book encourages readers to view waste as a systemic problem that requires holistic solutions.

While the book provides a wealth of information and insights, some readers may find certain sections overly technical or detailed. However, the author's engaging writing style and inclusion of personal stories help alleviate this potential issue.

In conclusion, Waste Not, Want by Dave Dryfoos serves as a wake-up call, urging readers to recognize the urgency of waste management and take action. Through its comprehensive analysis, the book inspires readers not only to reconsider their own consumption patterns but also to advocate for sustainable policies and practices on a broader scale. A must-read for anyone concerned about the future of our planet, this book offers a compelling argument for waste reduction and serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to make a positive impact.

First Page:

[Illustration: Illustrated by Kelly Freas ]

WASTE NOT, WANT

Eat your spinach, little man! It's good for you. Stuff yourself with it. Be a good little consumer, or the cops will get you.... For such is the law of supply and demand!

BY DAVE DRYFOOS

Panic roused him the black imp of panic that lived under the garish rug of this unfamiliar room and crawled out at dawn to nudge him awake and stare from the blank space to his left where Tillie's gray head should have been.

His fists clenched in anger at himself. He'd never been the sort to make allowance for his own weakness and didn't propose to begin doing so now, at age eighty six. Tillie'd been killed in that crash well over a year ago and it was time he got used to his widowerhood and quit searching for her every morning.

But even after he gave himself the bawling out, orientation came slowly. The surroundings looked so strange. No matter what he told himself it was hard to believe that he was indeed Fred Lubway, mechanical engineer, and had a right to be in this single bed, alone in this house his Tillie had never seen.

The right to be there was all wrong. He disliked the house and hated all its furnishings.

The cybernetic cooker in the kitchen; the magnetically suspended divans in the living room; the three dimensional color broadcasts he could so readily project to any wall or ceiling; the solartropic machinery that would turn any face of the pentagonal house into the sun or the shade or the breeze; the lift that would raise the entire building a hundred feet into the air to give him a wider view and more privacy all left him dissatisfied... Continue reading book >>

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