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What is the primary goal of source reduction?
What is the primary goal of source reduction?
Which of the following is an example of technological efficiency in waste management?
Which of the following is an example of technological efficiency in waste management?
Material substitution aims to:
Material substitution aims to:
What is the purpose of water recycling in waste management?
What is the purpose of water recycling in waste management?
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An example of waste minimization is:
An example of waste minimization is:
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Which organization regulates hazardous waste in the United States?
Which organization regulates hazardous waste in the United States?
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Ignitable waste is classified as hazardous because it can easily:
Ignitable waste is classified as hazardous because it can easily:
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What is the outcome of implementing waste treatment methods like incineration?
What is the outcome of implementing waste treatment methods like incineration?
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What is the process of cleaning up hazardous substances from contaminated sites known as?
What is the process of cleaning up hazardous substances from contaminated sites known as?
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Which form of remediation specifically involves the physical removal of contaminated soil?
Which form of remediation specifically involves the physical removal of contaminated soil?
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What method utilizes living organisms to decontaminate affected areas?
What method utilizes living organisms to decontaminate affected areas?
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Which of the following describes the use of steam injection to address contaminants?
Which of the following describes the use of steam injection to address contaminants?
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What is one of the main challenges faced in the remediation process?
What is one of the main challenges faced in the remediation process?
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Which process involves evaluating the environmental impacts of a project after its completion?
Which process involves evaluating the environmental impacts of a project after its completion?
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Which treatment method involves breaking down hazardous waste through the use of microorganisms?
Which treatment method involves breaking down hazardous waste through the use of microorganisms?
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What is the process that uses bacteria and fungi to restore the environment affected by contaminants?
What is the process that uses bacteria and fungi to restore the environment affected by contaminants?
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What method aims to lessen the toxicity of hazardous waste through chemical alteration?
What method aims to lessen the toxicity of hazardous waste through chemical alteration?
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What is the oldest and most common form of waste disposal?
What is the oldest and most common form of waste disposal?
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Which method is designed to absorb toxins in genetically engineered plants?
Which method is designed to absorb toxins in genetically engineered plants?
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What does the acronym EPA stand for?
What does the acronym EPA stand for?
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What is the heating of organic material in the absence of oxygen, usually above 500°C?
What is the heating of organic material in the absence of oxygen, usually above 500°C?
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Study Notes
Source Reduction and Waste Management
- The primary goal of source reduction is to minimize waste generation at the source.
- Technological efficiency in waste management involves implementing energy-efficient machinery.
- Material Substitution aims to replace hazardous materials with safer alternatives.
- Good management practices in hazardous waste management include training employees and adopting policies for waste reduction.
- Waste avoidance focuses on preventing waste generation through design.
- Repurposing fabric scraps in the textile industry is an example of waste minimization.
- The purpose of water recycling in waste management is to reuse wastewater for various applications.
- Incineration is commonly used for treating infectious medical waste.
- Implementing waste treatment methods like incineration results in the destruction of harmful pathogens and reduced waste volume.
- An integrated approach to hazardous waste management involves utilizing various strategies such as source reduction, recycling, and safe disposal.
Hazardous Waste Classification
- Hazardous waste is defined as waste with properties that make it dangerous to human health or the environment.
- Flammability is not a characteristic used to classify hazardous waste.
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates hazardous waste in the United States.
- Ignitable waste is classified as hazardous because it can easily catch fire.
- Batteries are an example of corrosive waste.
- Reactive waste is dangerous because it can explode or release toxic gases.
- The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) aims to classify hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
- Listed hazardous waste includes waste found on specific regulatory lists.
- Asbestos is an example of toxic hazardous waste.
- Proper classification of hazardous waste is crucial because it protects workers and the environment from harm.
Remediation and Contamination
- Remediation refers to the process of cleaning up, reducing, or eliminating hazardous substances from contaminated sites to protect human health and the environment.
- Physical remediation involves the physical removal of contaminated soil from the site.
- Chemical remediation is a process used to remove hazardous chemicals from the environment.
- Bioremediation is a branch of biotechnology that employs the use of living organisms such as microbes and bacteria to decontaminate affected areas..
- Thermal remediation is a technology that makes use of steam injection and possibly electrical resistance heating.
- One of the challenges in remediation is accessing and treating deeply buried or dispersed contaminants.
- Phytoremediation advances involve genetically engineered plants designed for higher absorption of toxins.
Contamination
- Contamination is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
- Fire Contamination does not belong to the category of contamination sources.
- Industrial activities can be environmental health hazards due to processes involved in making products and providing services.
- Agricultural practices can be harmful by turning into chemical runoffs which result in environmental risks.
- Urban development improves urban areas but also pollutes the surroundings by its processes leading to contamination.
- Natural sources are disasters or phenomena that are not man-made but still manage to contaminate the environment.
Hazardous Waste Treatment Methods
- Chemical neutralization is a treatment method used to neutralize hazardous waste.
- Bioremediation is a treatment method that involves breaking down hazardous waste using microorganisms.
- Neutralization is a treatment method used to reduce the toxicity of hazardous waste by chemically altering it to a less harmful substance.
- Physical treatment is a type of treatment that aims to neutralize hazardous waste before disposal using separation, filtration, and evaporation methods.
- Innovative technologies are the latest advancements that not only protect the environment but also promote sustainable practices.
- Incineration uses high temperatures to burn waste, reducing it to ash and fuel gases (1000 to 850°C).
- Pyrolysis is the heating of an organic material such as biomass in the absence of oxygen, usually conducted at or above 500°C.
- Bioremediation involves using bacteria, fungi, green plants, or their enzymes to return the environment altered by contaminants to its original condition.
Environmental Impact Assessment
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was first mandated under a significant environmental policy act (1969) in the USA.
- Environmental Impact Assessment addresses also social and technical aspects when implemented effectively.
- Scoping is a narrowing process usually undertaken by an 'assessment team' to identify the key issues of concern at an early stage in the planning process and guide the development of terms of reference for the EIA.
- Audit involves evaluating the environmental impacts of a project after its completion.
Land Disposal
- Land disposal is the placement of waste into or on the land through disposal facilities.
- EPA stands for Environmental Protection Agency.
- Landfill is the oldest and most common form of waste disposal.
- Surface Impoundment is a type of land disposal that utilizes shallow ponds or lagoons.
- The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act was enacted in 1976.
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This quiz covers key strategies in source reduction and waste management, including technological efficiency and material substitution. Explore best practices for hazardous waste management, such as employee training and water recycling, and understand the importance of waste avoidance. Test your knowledge on effective waste treatment methods and their implications.
