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Handbook on Household Hazardous Waste
Amy D. Cabaniss
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Description for Handbook on Household Hazardous Waste
Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: WZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 562.
According to the EPA, Americans generate 1.6 million tons of household hazardous waste (HHW) every year. Although interest in managing old and unwanted consumer products with characteristics of hazardous waste—household cleaners, pesticides, paint products, and automotive products—emerged in the late 1970s, the management of such materials has been a bouncing ball of responsibility for more than two decades. Consumer products are exempt from federal and most state regulations because of their household origin, and many communities still lack the basic information, guidance, and planning support for HHW management. Written by the forefathers and practitioners of HHW management, this book ... Read more
According to the EPA, Americans generate 1.6 million tons of household hazardous waste (HHW) every year. Although interest in managing old and unwanted consumer products with characteristics of hazardous waste—household cleaners, pesticides, paint products, and automotive products—emerged in the late 1970s, the management of such materials has been a bouncing ball of responsibility for more than two decades. Consumer products are exempt from federal and most state regulations because of their household origin, and many communities still lack the basic information, guidance, and planning support for HHW management. Written by the forefathers and practitioners of HHW management, this book ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Government Institutes Inc.,U.S. United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Rockville, United States
ISBN
9780865871632
SKU
V9780865871632
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Amy D. Cabaniss
Amy Cabaniss is an environmental educator whose work since 1990 has emphasized household hazardous waste and other solid waste issues. She is a Board Member of the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association (NAHMMA), Environmental Coordinator for Connecticut College, and a Doctoral Candidate in Environmental Studies at Antioch University - New England.
Reviews for Handbook on Household Hazardous Waste
A comprehensive look at the state of household management.
American Reference Books Annual
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generate 1.6 million tons of household hazardous waste (HHW) every year. This book provides a solid waste management professionals, municipal officials, chemical waste handlers, environmental students, and others with a comprehensive look at the state of HHW ... Read more
American Reference Books Annual
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generate 1.6 million tons of household hazardous waste (HHW) every year. This book provides a solid waste management professionals, municipal officials, chemical waste handlers, environmental students, and others with a comprehensive look at the state of HHW ... Read more