Materials created as a consequence of healthcare operations are referred to as biomedical wastes. If improperly handled, these materials might possibly represent a danger to… Read More »Biomedical Wastes Complete Management Guide
An animal product (animal by-products) is any material derived from the body of an animal. Examples are fat, flesh, blood, milk, eggs, and lesser known… Read More »Animal By-Products Complete Management Guide
Agricultural wastes are a resource that can be used as fuel, fertilizer, and compost. The use of agricultural waste materials is a common practice among… Read More »Agricultural Wastes Complete Management Guide
Waste Minimisation Technology Waste minimisation is any action that reduces the amount and/or toxicity of waste produced by a process. The most desirable method of… Read More »The Application of Biotechnology to Waste Management
These methods do not only aim at efficient and environmentally friendly waste disposal and treatment, it also aims at regulating the way waste is produced… Read More »The Two (2) Main Modern Waste Management
1. Indiscriminate disposal and open burning This is the cheapest and easiest method of waste disposal and requires no special explanation because it is the… Read More »The Four (4) Traditional Waste Management Methods
Sanitation is the set of actions and activities carried out to improve the quality and reduce nuisance value and potential for disease transmission. Quality of… Read More »Sanitation and Waste Management Guide
Do not reuse an empty pesticide container for any purpose unless: It is specifically designed to be returned and refilled and you are doing so… Read More »Methods of Disposal of Waste Pesticide Containers
If you are spraying a pesticide, you should be able to do so with no, or very little, spray solution left over. Planning this will… Read More »Proper Methods of Disposal of Dilute Pesticide Waste
Whenever possible, use up pesticides in the approved way. When a product’s approval has been withdrawn or amended (for commercial, safety or other reasons), a… Read More »Methods of Disposal of Unwanted Pesticide Concentrates and Ready- to-Use Formulations
Proper pesticide waste and container disposal is an important part of responsible pesticide use. Improper disposal can lead to contamination of soil, groundwater, and surface… Read More »How to Reduce the Amount of Wastes Produced
Waste issues start at production. Producers are any brand holder with connections to a commercial market or packaging market in Ontario (Ministry of Environment, Conservation… Read More »Roles of Producers and Corporations in Waste Management
Ambient Air: Atmospheric air which has not been contaminated by pollutants. Primarily composed of nitrogen and oxygen it also includes small amounts of carbon, helium,… Read More »Waste Management Terms and their Meanings
Although new regulation puts responsibility back on the producers, consumers still play a vital role in reducing the amount of waste that reaches landfills (Ministry… Read More »Roles of Consumers in Waste Management
It’s not hard to reduce the waste you use in your life every day. Take some time and look at the products you use every… Read More »Roles of Government in Waste Management
While the environmental issues associated with the accumulation and processing of waste may be apparent, there are other impacts to be considered. In addition to… Read More »Environmental and Social Impacts of Waste and Waste Management Strategies
As human populations continue to grow and consume it is critical that waste management systems take into consideration the sustainably issues related to product design,… Read More »8 Proper Methods of Waste Management
Not only are there multiple sources of waste, but there are multiple types of wastes. It is important to understand the characteristics of each type… Read More »Types of Wastes: Solid Waste, Liquid Waste and Gaseous Waste
