<i>‘Generating waste is a human condition. There is, however, very little real knowledge about this important issue, as the mishandling of wastes threatens lives and the environment. Therefore, I strongly recommend Professor Gillespie's book, as it is an in-depth, extremely competent holistic overview of waste which covers both its management, and its economic impact. The language is accessible to all interested in these issues, and the book gives a unique insight into waste policy, with great attention to detail that showcases Gillespie's vast knowledge in all environmental matters.‘</i>

- Malgosia Fitzmaurice, Queen Mary University of London, UK,

<i>‘Nature knows no waste, only humans do. The modern industrial world seems to have forgotten that natural and human systems are inextricably linked. Waste has been externalized causing huge environmental, economic and social costs. This book aims for reversing the trend. Taking a comparative and contextual perspective, Gillespie shows how smart policies can lead to minimizing waste and to creating material flows consistent with ecological flows. An important book, rich in detail, very accessible and with a powerful message.’</i>

- Klaus Bosselmann, University of Auckland, New Zealand,

<i>‘Edward Elgar Publishing is once again to be congratulated for raising another contemporary subject which involves us all: this time it is how we should deal with the subject of waste with the publication of </i>Waste Policy<i> which all environmentalists will find absorbing reading.’</i>

- The Barrister Magazine,