waste management Flashcards
(10 cards)
what are the 6 types of waste
- controlled
- hazardous
- animal
- clinical
- offensive
- bio hazard
what is hazardous waste
has the potential to damage human health or the environment. may be treated before disposal so it is in a state where it will no longer cause harm
what is controlled waste
managed under specific regs to protect human health and the environment
what is animal waste
animal by products from various sources
what is clinical waste
fenerated from healthcare and medical activities that pose a potential risk of infection, injury or harm to public health and the environment
what is offensive waste
non infectious and does nit pose a direct threat to health but is unpleasant and considered offensive
what is biohazardous waste
contains or may contain infectious agents or biological materials that pose a risk to human health or the environment
what are consumables
items that are used up and discarded after a short period of use
what are non consumables
items that are not used up quickly and are discarded after a short period of use
what are the 5 rs of recycling
- refuse
- reduce
- reuse
- repurpose
- recycle
