If you've been wondering how you can significantly reduce your plant's energy consumption, a new book from Plastics Information Direct called Energy Management in Plastics Processing: Strategies, Targets, Techniques, and Tools by Robin Kent provides how-to advice based on factories observed around the world. It's described as a “workbook” to be used daily, in which the author provides a structured approach to energy management and specific steps that can reduce energy management by 30% on average. The book addresses each topic in a two-page section that gives readers a manageable approach to various issues. More information on the 271-page, soft cover book ($160) is available at www.pidbooks.com.