E-Waste Management in Pakistan Zaigham Abbas Technical Officer (Chemicals) Ministry of Environment Government of Pakistan Regional Workshop on WEEE/E-Waste Management‚ 6 - 9 July 2010‚ Osaka‚ Japan 1 INTRODUCTION OF ORGANIZATION Ministry of Environment is responsible for National Environment Policy‚ Planning and International Environment Coordination. 2 PAKISTAN: STATUS OF ENVIRONMENT Constitution of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Council (PEPC) headed by the Prime
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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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STATEMENT OF NEED The improper disposal of municipal waste has a serious and dangerous impact on a wide range of areas. Garbage thrown in the street or in open space creates a public health hazard‚ while waste dumped near rivers‚ lakes and streams contaminates the water supply. Rubbish that is burned in the open rather than disposed off properly creates pollution and releases toxic fumes into the environment. Non-biodegradable materials thrown into open drains make their way into the sewerage system
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ADSORPTION AND ABSORPTION OF EXHAUST GASES FROM VEHICLES Rinkesh.A.Bafna‚ Kushal.A.Khanderia‚ Asst.Prof. N.Anandakumar Abstract— As India is developing in a faster rate the need for vehicles has tremendously increased. In this scenario‚ we strongly need an efficient way to control the increasing air pollution led by the exhaust gases from the vehicles. These exhaust gases contains carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons in high proportions which adversely increases the Global Warming and
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E-waste comprises of wastes generated from used electronic devices which are not fit for their original intended use and are destined for recovery‚ recycling or disposal. Such wastes encompasses wide range of electrical and electronic devises such as computers‚ hand held cellular phones‚ personal stereos‚ including large household appliances such as refrigerators‚ air conditioners etc. The increasing “market penetration” and “high obsolescence rate” in developing countries make e-waste as one of
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Formative Essay Author : CHAO GUO University of Sheffield Title: Much of the UK’s waste is shipped to China and India to be reclaimed. Is this the best way to treat waste? What are the alternatives? Waste recycling has been a very popular topic over the last decade. The purpose of recycling is to make used materials reusable. There are an increasing number of products produced by recycled materials which has shown that consumers and manufactures are becoming more aware of the benefits
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Government Waste References Linda M. Smith Oklahoma Wesleyan University May 3‚ 2010 References Barro‚ R. (2009‚ January 22). Government spending is no free lunch. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved from http://online.wsj.com Conway‚ K. (1997). Labor supply‚ taxes‚ and government spending: A microeconometric analysis. Review of Economics and Statistics‚ 79(1)‚ 50-67. Retrieved from http://www.icpsr.umich
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article “Houston Flood Waters Are Tainted With Bacteria And Toxins‚ Tests Show” by Sheila Kaplan and Jack Healy‚ flood waters in Houston neighborhoods have been contaminated. Plus‚ the spread of the toxic waters is not clear on how far they have gone‚ but it is hinted that the breaches of several waste plants have made the waters more dangerous. Testing has occurred and has found traces of Escherichia coli which is a fecal contamination. In the Clayton Homes public housing development‚ high traces
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Solid waste in Maldives Today‚ solid waste management has become a serious issue in the Maldives. Solid waste is the unwanted solid materials which compile up from residential‚ industrial & commercial activities. The quantity and types of Solid waste produced differs around the world depending on country & with significant changes with time. Solid wastes produced in Maldives mainly consists of organic materials (biodegradable wastes)‚ recyclable waste (paper‚ glass‚ metals‚ plastics)‚ Inert
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ENGINEERING KULLIYYAH OF ENGINEERING SOLID WASTE ENGINEERING (BTE 4229) Introduction Emeritus Professor Dato` Wira Ir. Dr. Md. Noor Bin Hj Salleh COURSE SYNOPSIS Exposure of student to the principles and practices associated with management of solid waste‚ and environmentally safe disposal of solid waste COURSE OBJECTIVES Exposure to information relevant to the engineering and design of waste management systems. Characterizing the composition of Solid Waste from various sources Applies current
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