Equilibrium Partitioning and Mass Transfer of Organic Chemicals Leached from Recycled Hazardous Waste Materials

Recognizing the severity of the toxic waste disposal, approximately 50 countries signed a treaty in 1989 seeking to regulate and control the international shipments that contain toxic waste materials. However, the primary challenge that hinders the proper disposal of hazardous waste remains the high costs of disposal and the time-consuming nature of the disposal process. These two factors constitute the main reasons why some companies seek out clandestine means to dispose of their toxic wastes instead of adhering to the laws and regulations, thus endangering both the environment and the health of surrounding living beings. A proper disposal system is essential to guarantee the safety of living creatures, as well as the welfare of the surrounding environment. However, sometimes that is easier said than done, and even disposal techniques that abide by the relevant laws may have unforeseen and devastating consequences on the lives of the employees carrying out the disposal process. This chapter explores toxic waste disposal.

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The Management Of Toxic and Hazardous Waste Materials In The Food Industry

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/20187307020 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 73 ◽

pp. 07020

Author(s):

Herry Setiawan Taufan ◽

Purwanto Purwanto

Keyword(s):

Production Process ◽

Hazardous Waste ◽

Food Industry ◽

Raw Materials ◽

Waste Materials ◽

Industrial Activities ◽

Temporary Storage ◽

Toxic Materials ◽

Descriptive Approach

Activities of Industry can potentially be the pollutant and harm the environment if it is not managed properly and can be detrimental to the industries, people and the environment. One of them is the food industry that produces raw materials of products and waste from the production process in the form of hazardous and toxic materials waste. This research uses descriptive approach that aims to evaluate industrial activities that produce toxic materials and hazardous waste. The management and utilization of toxic and hazardous waste materials require the consent of the ministry of environment based on Regulation of Government number 101 of 2014. The method of utilization of toxic and hazardous waste materials that have been applied in other industries can be applied in the food industry. This utilization method is required for the management and utilization of toxic and hazardous waste materials in the food industry because the waste is not utilized or recycled, only stored in a temporary storage warehouse and later sent to the container

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Mass transfer of hydrophobic organic chemicals between silicone sheets and through plant leaves and low-density polyethylene

Chemosphere ◽

10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.08.082 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 164 ◽

pp. 683-690 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Hamid Ahmadi ◽

Damien Johann Bolinius ◽

Annika Jahnke ◽

Matthew MacLeod

Keyword(s):

Mass Transfer ◽

Low Density Polyethylene ◽

Low Density ◽

Organic Chemicals ◽

Plant Leaves ◽

Hydrophobic Organic Chemicals

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