Vital Waste Graphics
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Global Hazardous waste generation by type as reported by the Parties
Controlling hazardous waste Hazardous waste needs to be monitored and controlled from the moment the waste is generated until its ultimate disposal. Proper hazardous waste control requires a plan to reduce the amount of waste gener- ated or the toxicity of the waste produced. The most environmentally sound and eco- nomically efficient way of managing any waste is not to generate it in the first place (source reduction). The creation of hazard- ous waste can be avoided, or limited, by not mixing hazardous and non-hazardous wastes or by changing some materials or processes. Hazardous wastes can often be recycled in an environmentally sound manner. Wastes that cannot be recycled must be treated to reduce the toxicity and the ability of the constituents to move throughout the environment. Treatment residues must be safely stored to avoid spills and leaks. (US Environmental Protec- tion Agency).
Beryllium Antimony Cadmium Other Tellurium Ethers Organic Research Explosives Selenium Dioxin
to the Basel Convention for the years 1993-2000
Heat treatment Photochemicals Mercury Halogenated Biocides Wood Medicines Furans PCB
Phosphorous Paints, Dyes Production with cyanides Chromium Solvents Resins, Glues Metal carbonyls Arsenic
Industrial waste Bases Oil water Waste oil Zinc Copper Lead Acids Asbestos Clinical waste Inorganic Surface Fluorine Phenols Non Halogenated Tars
0
5
10
15
20
25
Million tonnes
Germany
Norway
Finland
Hazardous waste generation in 2001 as reported by the Parties to the Basel Convention
Estonia
China
Uzbekistan
United Kingdom
Kyrgyzstan
Netherlands
Ukraine
Ireland
Spain
South Korea
Romania
Georgia
Cyprus Bulgaria
Morocco Portugal
Italy
Iran
Israel
Koweit
Cuba
Niger
Saint Lucia
15 Million tonnes
Benin
Sri Lanka
Malaysia
10
Australia
5
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Source: Basel Convention
Source: Basel Convention
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