Material Value
This is the book that started it all — and inspired the name of our company. Material Value explores the challenges facing modern manufacturing and how we can make smarter, less harmful choices for people and the planet. Order your signed copy today in paperback or hardcover.
Librarians: All titles are available on Ingram and Overdrive.
Seattle-area readers: Select “Pickup” at checkout for local delivery. I’ll contact you to arrange a time and location.
Shipping: Ships with 2-3 business days.
This is the book that started it all — and inspired the name of our company. Material Value explores the challenges facing modern manufacturing and how we can make smarter, less harmful choices for people and the planet. Order your signed copy today in paperback or hardcover.
Librarians: All titles are available on Ingram and Overdrive.
Seattle-area readers: Select “Pickup” at checkout for local delivery. I’ll contact you to arrange a time and location.
Shipping: Ships with 2-3 business days.
This is the book that started it all — and inspired the name of our company. Material Value explores the challenges facing modern manufacturing and how we can make smarter, less harmful choices for people and the planet. Order your signed copy today in paperback or hardcover.
Librarians: All titles are available on Ingram and Overdrive.
Seattle-area readers: Select “Pickup” at checkout for local delivery. I’ll contact you to arrange a time and location.
Shipping: Ships with 2-3 business days.
Inside, you'll explore:
How metals and plastics are made—and what really happens when they’re recycled
The challenges manufacturers face in reducing toxicity and waste
How companies can extract value from materials while minimizing harm to human health and the environment
Why smart businesses are embracing the triple bottom line: profit, people, and planet
Surprising insights into big corporations often viewed as environmental villains
Get the inside scoop from:
A business owner recycling airplane manufacturing scrap
A former geologist turned donut shop owner
Entrepreneurs improving e-waste processing
An executive championing sustainability at a major electronics company
A chemist developing safer cleaning products
Book Reviews
"A comprehensive, comprehensible guide to the impact of everyday materials. If you want to take informed actions to support a better world, read this book."
— Anne Janzer, author of Subscription Marketing and Writing to Be Understood
“In this compelling and informative book, you will learn about everything from chemicals and plastics to manufacturing and recycling, as well as what you can do to make for a more sustainable material world."
— David Biello, author of The Unnatural World