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Source link Today, science is revolutionizing how we understand and manage hazardous waste. From toxic chemicals to hazardous materials and from solid to hazardous waste, science is playing an ever-larger role in helping us to better assess, measure and manage the dangers of hazardous waste.
The latest news on hazardous waste comes from ScienceDaily, which is a scientific publication devoted to the rapid dissemination of research in the field of hazardous waste science, technology and management. The publication recently reported on a study conducted by the Swedish Institute for Environment in which researchers studied the environmental behaviour of eight distinct types of hazardous waste.
These eight waste types included radioactive waste, organic, metal, plastic, paper, glass and combustible hazardous waste. The research findings revealed that the majority of these waste types respond differently when they come into contact with water.
Organic and metal waste were found to have similar reactions to water, with both likely to have a negative impact on the aquatic environment. On the other hand, paper and plastic waste were found to be more resistant to water, meaning that they are less likely to cause an ecological disturbance.
Overall, the study concluded that certain types of hazardous waste may present an increased risk to the environment and should be managed accordingly to avoid potential harm. These findings and others like them will help inform decisions about hazardous waste disposal and remediation, specifically targeting those waste types that are more harmful or difficult to manage.
ScienceDaily is an invaluable source for those in the hazardous waste industry and for the public at large who need to stay abreast of the latest developments in this field. It is an important part of the effort to reduce the risks posed to the environment by hazardous waste, and it provides essential information to those responsible for managing this type of waste.
