Large and small communities struggle with ever-growing waste management needs along with dwindling resources. The answer for a less-toxic planet lies partly with shared resource responsibility--a concept where producers take on more responsibility for their products after manufacture: handling and/or paying for end-of-life management (including recycling) and working with consumers, communities, and government.

From the editor of Handbook of Household Hazardous Waste, this is a practical guide to implementing product stewardship and/or extended producer responsibility in communities and businesses--beginning the process of engaging, motivating, and guiding key stakeholders in developing, legislating, and participating in a local or state EPR program.

Written by leading practitioners for manufacturers; local, state and federal officials and legislators; product designers; solid waste management and environmental professionals; and professors and students, Shared Resource Responsibility: A Guide for Decision Makers explains the ideas behind resource recovery and the circular economy, how to engage consumers, retailers, and decision makers and, how to make passing bills a reality. Included are case studies in paint and mattresses.