Weaving together philosophical, historical, legal, scientific and personal viewpoints, this book gives a rich sample of the vast web which makes up our cultural, spiritual and social diversity. The volume highlights the central importance of cultural and spiritual values in the appreciation and preservation of all life and argues that these values give us a true reflection of worth. It demonstrates how many cultures see Nature as an extension of society, and how sensitive stewardship is an integral part of existence.

The goal of this publication is to promote reporting by exploring why some companies produce corporate environmental reports while others choose not to, Which major companies are still not reporting? What barriers to disclosure do non-reporters perceive? And how do these compare with the actual obstacles faced by companies that do report?

Le plomb est un des premiers métaux utilisés par l'honime. Principal constituant des batteries d'accumulateurs, l'extension de l'usage du plomb a pris son essor a la fin du XIXème siècle, avec les industries automobiles et électriques. Pour des raisons économiques et écologiques, les batteries plomb-acide sont recyclées depuis qu'elles existent dans les affineries. De nos jours, le taux de recyclage de ces batteries vajusqu'à 90%.