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| Title | Background Information for Beyond Waste Summary Document: Reducing Small-Volume Hazardous Materials and Waste | |
| Month-Year Published | May 2004 | |
| Online Availability |
not available
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| Short Description |
This paper discusses the moderate risk waste system in Washington State, and how it can be improved to meet Beyond Waste goals. (Also see abstract below) | |
| Publication Number | 04-04-008d | |
| Author(s) | Smith, C. et al | |
| Print Availability | Not available as a printed document | |
| Number of pages | 31 | |
| Keywords | BW archive, hazardous waste, solid waste | |
| Related Web Content | Beyond Waste | |
| Related Publications | Title | Relationship |
| Draft Summary of the State Hazardous Waste Management Plan and the State Solid Waste Management Plan. | parent publication | |
| Background Information for Beyond Waste Summary Document: Hazardous Waste History | similar topic | |
| Background Information for Beyond Waste Summary Document: Solid Waste History | similar topic | |
| Background Information for Beyond Waste Summary Document: Moving Toward Beyond Waste with Industries | similar topic | |
| Background Information for Beyond Waste Summary Document: Description of Current Solid Waste System | similar topic | |
| Beyond Waste Summary Document: Disposal - - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow | similar topic | |
| Background Information for Beyond Waste Summary Document: Financing Solid Waste for the Future | similar topic | |
| Background Information for Beyond Waste Summary document: Solid Waste Authority and Local Planning Issues | similar topic | |
| 2004 Public Outreach Meetings on the Beyond Waste Initiative: A Summary | similar topic | |
| Abstract | Long Description |
This background information paper for the Beyond Waste Summary Document discusses current small-volume hazardous materials and waste collection and management practices, and proposes a preferred future and plan of action for reducing human and environmental exposure to hazardous materials and wastes. Chronic exposure to chemicals in our homes and businesses is a significant health risk as well as very costly to businesses and society due to increased costs associated with health care, environmental degradation, insurance and liability. Recommendations in this paper are intended to accelerate progress toward eliminating the risks associated with products containing hazardous substances. |
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