Effective Waste Management Practices

Questions and Answers

To make industrial waste less hazardous

Physical properties of waste

Radiation treatment

Because it decreases the danger of industrial waste Signup and view all the answers

They remain the same Signup and view all the answers

Physical treatment Signup and view all the answers

To prevent pollution Signup and view all the answers

Chemical treatment Signup and view all the answers

Because it is the least preferred method in preventing pollution Signup and view all the answers

Less hazardous waste Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Effective waste management practices can prevent incidents, harm to employees, and shutdowns
Lack of access to information on waste management practices can have negative consequences, such as harming employees or shutting down a factory

Classified into five types: Industrial, Commercial, Domestic, Medical, and Agricultural
Domestic waste includes various waste generated from household activities like cooking and cleaning, including papers, vegetable peels, and leftovers

Various wastes produced in agricultural fields are known as agricultural wastes
In-process recycling includes reusing water, finding alternate uses for recycled items, and optimizing raw materials at other stages

Waste treatment is the least preferred method of pollution prevention
Includes physical, chemical, and biological treatment to change the properties of industrial hazardous waste and make it less harmful
Physical treatment changes the physical properties (size, shape, or state) of the waste but does not affect the chemical properties