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- Introduction to the Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability
- Volumes List
- Combined List of Entries from the Ten Volumes of the Encyclopedia of Sustainability
- Reader’s Guide to the Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability
- About the Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability
- Contributors to Volumes 1–10 of the Encyclopedia of Sustainability
- Volume 1: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 2: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 3: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 4: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 5: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 6: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 7: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 8: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 9: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 10: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 1: Publisher’s Note: Spirit Launches Sustainability
- Volume 2: Publisher’s Note
- Volume 2: Introduction to The Business of Sustainability
- Volume 3: Glossary of Terms
- Volume 3: Introduction to The Law and Politics of Sustainability
- Volume 4: Introduction to Natural Resources and Sustainability
- Volume 5: Introduction to Ecosystem Management and Sustainability
- Volume 6: Introduction to Measurements, Indicators, and Research Methods for Sustainability
- Volume 7: Introduction to China, India, and East and Southeast Asia: Assessing Sustainability
- Introduction to Volume 8
- Volume 9: Introduction to Afro-Eurasia: Assessing Sustainability
- Directory of Sustainability Programs
- Master Bibliography: The Most Cited Works
- Master Bibliography
Manure, Human
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- Daniel E. VASEYDaniel E. VASEY
Human manure (consisting of feces and urine) is a sustainable fertilizer that people have used for over two thousand years. It helps soil maintain its organic content and provides nutrients to plants. But proper treatment is needed to prevent the fertilizer from spreading diseases and contaminants. Cultural prejudices exist against its use, and some environmentalists call for stronger regulations and recycling strategies. ...
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- Publishing Information
- Introduction to the Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability
- Volumes List
- Combined List of Entries from the Ten Volumes of the Encyclopedia of Sustainability
- Reader’s Guide to the Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability
- About the Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability
- Contributors to Volumes 1–10 of the Encyclopedia of Sustainability
- Volume 1: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 2: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 3: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 4: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 5: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 6: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 7: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 8: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 9: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 10: Editors, Staff, Credits
- Volume 1: Publisher’s Note: Spirit Launches Sustainability
- Volume 2: Publisher’s Note
- Volume 2: Introduction to The Business of Sustainability
- Volume 3: Glossary of Terms
- Volume 3: Introduction to The Law and Politics of Sustainability
- Volume 4: Introduction to Natural Resources and Sustainability
- Volume 5: Introduction to Ecosystem Management and Sustainability
- Volume 6: Introduction to Measurements, Indicators, and Research Methods for Sustainability
- Volume 7: Introduction to China, India, and East and Southeast Asia: Assessing Sustainability
- Introduction to Volume 8
- Volume 9: Introduction to Afro-Eurasia: Assessing Sustainability
- Directory of Sustainability Programs
- Master Bibliography: The Most Cited Works
- Master Bibliography
