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Waste management — is the collection, transport, processing, recycling or disposal of waste materials. The term usually relates to materials produced by human activity, and is generally undertaken to reduce their effect on health, the environment or aesthetics.… … Wikipedia
Waste oil — is defined as any petroleum based or synthetic oil that, through use or handling, has become unsuitable for its original purpose due to the presence of impurities or loss of original properties. This page (appears to) uses the terms waste oil and … Wikipedia
Prevention through design — (PtD) is the concept of mitigating occupational hazards by designing them out . This method for reducing workplace safety risks lessens workers reliance on personal protective equipment.National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. [http … Wikipedia
Waste hierarchy — The waste hierarchy refers to the 3 Rs of reduce, reuse and recycle, which classify waste management strategies according to their desirability. The 3 Rs are meant to be a hierarchy, in order of importance. [cite… … Wikipedia
Waste Incineration Directive — The Waste Incineration Directive, more formally Directive 2000/76/EC of the European Parliament and of the Councilof 4 December 2000 on the incineration of waste (OJ L332, P91 111), is a Directive issued by the European Union and relates to… … Wikipedia
Radioactive waste — 2007 ISO radioactivity danger logo, designed in part for long term radioactive waste depositories which might survive into a far future time in which all knowledge of the meaning of present common radiation danger symbols and signs has been lost… … Wikipedia
Sharps waste — is a form of medical waste composed of used sharps , which includes any device or object used to puncture or lacerate the skin. Sharps waste is classified as biohazardous waste and must be carefully handled. Common medical materials treated as… … Wikipedia
List of waste management acronyms — The following article contains a list of acronyms used in the waste management industry. [ [http://www.ciwm.co.uk/mediastore/FILES/11384.doc Waste management jargonyms] CIWM website, Accessed 9/11/06] [ [http://www.environment… … Wikipedia
Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter — London Convention signatories The Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter 1972, commonly called the London Convention or LC 72555 and also barbie abbreviated as Marine Dumping, is an agreement to… … Wikipedia
Pollution prevention — (P2) describes activities that reduce the amount of pollution generated by a process, whether it is consumer consumption, driving, or industrial production. In contrast to most pollution control strategies, which seek to manage a pollutant after… … Wikipedia
