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    Sámuel mikoviny Doctoral School of earth ScienceS head of the Doctoral School: Dr.h.c.mult. Dr. kovács ferenc Efficiency and System Approach in Communal Solid Waste Management Theses of Doctoral Dissertation research location: university of miskolc faculty of earth Science & engineering institute of Process engineering Prof. Dr. csőke Barnabás head of the institution‚ university Professor Dr. Bokányi ljudmilla associate university Professor Scientific leaders: Kiss Tibor chartered mining engineer

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    Construction Waste Management in Sri Lanka Waste Generated by the Construction Industry Waste is best defined as any material by-product of human and industrial activity that has no residual value‚ but construction industry’s waste has a residual value and is avoidable. Hong Kong polytechnic (1993) defines construction waste as the “by product generated and removed from construction‚ renovation and demolition work places or sites of building and civil engineering structures”. Types of

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    Solid Wastes Management BASURA‚ GARBAGE‚ GOMI‚ ORDURES‚ AFVAL‚ SPAZZATURA— whatever people call it‚ solid waste is a problem that must be properly managed. While it is generally understood that proper waste management helps protect human health and the environment and preserve natural resources‚ many do not realize that solid waste also impacts climate change. The manufacture‚ distribution‚ and use of products—as well as the disposal of the resulting waste—all result in emissions of atmospheric

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    Honolulu Waste Problem: City Struggles To Find A Place For Its 1.6 Million Tons Of Annual Garbage Gigantic piles of shrink-wrapped garbage have been moldering in the heat of a Hawaii industrial park for more than five months‚ waiting for a place to be shipped. That wait appeared to end Monday when city officials inked a deal to dispose of the 40 million-pound pile of odious rubbish over the next six months by mostly burning it in an existing waste-to-power plant. But bigger problems remain for

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    Historical Research on Waste Management Sean Depkin Jones International University Abstract Waste management is a necessary industry and has been traced back to 3000 B.C. It originally started off garbage dumps or landfills and has progressed to recycling facilities and incinerators that produce both heat and energy from the burned waste. It has been influenced by both motorized transportation and the advances in technology. The most influential person in the waste management industry in the

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    WASTE DISPOSAL: IT’S IMPACT Improper waste management continues to be major problem that affects us all. Waste dumped into a various waterways has created floating island of toxic pollutants in our oceans. One of these islands‚ is “The Greatest Pacific Garbage Patch” has received media attention for its size-estimated to be twice the size of Hawaii and its known destructive effects on the wildlife and food supply. Diseases‚ such as Dengue fever‚ prevalent in developing nations are believed

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    Guinhalaran‚ Proper‚ Silay City Abstract Proper waste disposal minimizes and reduces the risk of accidental injury to staff‚ clients‚ visitors and the local community and it helps provide an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. It also reduces odors and reduces the likelihood of contamination of the soil or ground water with chemicals or micro organisms. Biodegradable waste is a type of waste‚ typically originating from plant or animal sources‚ which maybe broken

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    Managing our Solid Waste: An Overview of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act Much had been written about the worsening problem of solid waste in Metro Manila and other urban centers in the country. Even more were fora‚ seminars and conferences conducted to discuss ways of solving the problem. For how long would it take us to attain a zero waste economy‚ no one knows. But‚ one thing is sure - time is running out and WE need to act NOW! Why WE? The answer is simple‚ but at the same time

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    Defining “litter” Litter is “carelessly discarded refuse ‚” most commonly found on the ground. It can be hazardous‚ like shards of broken glass‚ or non-hazardous‚ like a piece of hair. Because some trash items seem harmless‚ there is controversy about what should technically be called “litter.” The American Public Works Association defines litter as “…material which‚ if thrown or deposited‚ tends to create a danger to public health‚ safety and welfare.” Regardless of the item(s) littered

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    INTRODUCTION The Philippines is looming with garbage problems despite the passage of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act or the Republic Act (RA) 9003. In 2007‚ the first quarter data from the National Solid Waste Management Commission shows that there are 677 open dumpsites‚ 343 controlled dumps‚ and 21 landfills in the country. An additional 307 dump sites are subject for closure or rehabilitation plans but without definite schedules for enforcement. About 215 additional landfills are

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