Environmental and health impact of solid waste management activities
By: editors, R.E. Hester and R.M. Harrison.
Contributors: Hester, R. E.; Harrison, Roy M., 1948-; Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain)
Series: Issues in environmental science and technology; 18
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Cambridge
Language: eng
Number of pages: 214
Subjects: Refuse and refuse disposal -- Environmental aspects.; Refuse and refuse disposal -- Health aspects.; Refuse disposal facilities -- Environmental aspects.; Refuse disposal facilities -- Health aspects.
Description: Solid waste management issues are a highly emotive topic. Disposal costs need to be balanced against environmental impact, which often results in heated public debate. Disposal options such as incineration and landfill, whilst unpopular with both the public and environmental pressure groups, do not pose the same environmental and health risks as, for example, recycling plants. This book, written by international experts, discusses the various waste disposal options that are available (landfill, incineration, composting, recycling) and then reviews their impact on the environment, and particularly on human health. Comprehensive and highly topical, Environmental and Health Impact of Solid Waste Management Activities will make a strong contribution to scientific knowledge in the area, and will be of value to scientists and policy-makers in particular.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.