Broiler is a readily available meat source catering the need of meat eating people. The disposal of broiler waste such as carcasses, blood, feather and offal produced from slaughtering broiler birds need to be disposed or utilized properly. Considering this, the present study was purposively conducted in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu to identify the existing disposal method and recommend ...

There are no uniform protocols in the United States for safe, environmentally acceptable disposal of controlled substances by patients. In addition, there are conflicting protocols used by various institutions for the disposal of narcotic medications. Although the US Drug Enforcement Administration oversees the prescribing, acquisition, and distribution of controlled substances and works to pre...

OBJECTIVE To describe the injection and sharp waste disposal practices of general practitioners of Murree, Pakistan. METHODOLOGY In-depth interviews of all general practitioners available between 10th to 20th July 2000 were conducted. Practitioners were interviewed about injection administration and disposal of waste due to injections and other sharp material. RESULTS Twenty general practit...

It has been a long since problem of waste treatment and their disposal. Waste management does create a major problem if it is not properly performed. Various problems including different side effects occur to the people where untreated or partially treated waste is disposed, thus care should be taken while waste management and disposal. It becomes more difficult a job to perform radionuclide th...

Growth in technology enhances need and utilization of electronic and electrical equipment’s (EEE) everywhere in the world. As a result, e-waste acquires a large share in the conventional solid waste stream. Limited recycling solutions available pushes the need for e-waste disposal solutions. The paper highlights the increasing e-waste pie in solid waste. Various disposal solutions available for...

Finding a cost-effective alternative to rendering for the biosecure and environmentally sound disposal of poultry daily mortality was the focus of research conducted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Cargill Turkey Products, Pilgri...

Current Brazilian law does not provide appropriate legislation governing waste resulting from unused medication, which presents a growing public health threat. Studies that have considered these issues are incomplete, classifying unused medication as a remnant of healthcare and ignoring the user, who has the largest role in generating this type of waste. Users do not possess sufficient knowledg...

OBJECTIVE To consider the research gaps related to the environmental impacts of electronic cigarettes due to their manufacture, use and disposal. METHODS Literature searches were conducted through December 2013. Studies were included in this review if they related to the environmental impacts of e-cigarettes. RESULTS Scientific information on the environmental impacts of e-cigarette manufac...

Agricultural plastics area significant contributor to solid waste disposal problems, particularly in areas with heavy use of plastic-covered greenhouses or mulch films. Fieldburning and landfilling are no longer viable options for disposal in many areas. Reuse and reduced weight of films are two methods to reduce the amount of material requiring disposal. Recycling, incineration, and on-site de...

Alternative wastewater treatment systems combat many on-site disposal problems, but no incentives are given to householders to improve the domestic wastewater quality before treatment or disposal. While governments address phosphorus reduction programs, the effect of sodium in wastewater is ignored. Many laundry detergents use sodium salts as fillers, adding significant sodium to the wastewater...