Globalization and the continuous evolution of the world have gone hand in hand changing the structure of society, its levels of consumption and its production patterns. The life cycle of products is becoming shorter, and their consumption has required greater productivity for their support. As an effect of this process, there is a considerable increase in the volumes of waste of all kinds, including those that contain hazardous materials.
In developing countries, poor infrastructure and lack of technology have somehow facilitated the uncontrolled deposit or confinement of hazardous waste and the operation of treatment and recycling plants with inadequate and low-quality processes, causing an impact on the environment. environment, health damage and high costs.
It is necessary to prioritize activities in a hazardous waste management strategy.
Strategy for the comprehensive management of hazardous waste
- Completely prevent the generation of waste, which integrates all aspects related to production with a preventive approach. Minimization through the adoption of organizational, operational and technological measures that reduce the amount and danger of RP. Use for the promotion and waste recovery in a context of economic and environmental efficiency. Treatment involves environmentally acceptable transformation processes, where the reduction of danger and volume are paramount. Dispose of hazardous waste generated on land by confining facilities whose characteristics to prevent their release to the environment and the environmental and social consequences.
Implementing cleaner production strategies must be part of the specific objectives of waste prevention and minimization policies.
Currently there are treatment plants that have the authorizations and the necessary infrastructure to perform optimal industrial waste management.
