Water Management of Industrial Waste

Description

This book “Water Management of Industrial Waste” gives practical guidance on waste management to industrial waste producers. It will be particularly helpful to smaller companies or those which do not already have a detailed environmental policy. It reviews current trends in waste management all over the world. By putting into practice principles such as the Duty of Care and producer responsibility, waste producers can avoid prosecution, prevent environmental damage and conserve resources. The key elements of a company waste management strategy are listed: as a general guide, a waste strategy should seek to divert waste from disposal into more sustainable options such as recycling and recovery. In many industrial economies, the traditional approach to waste has been to dispose of it as cheaply as possible, without much concern as to what happens once the waste leaves the producer's premises. This attitude is now changing as greater environmental awareness is reflected in more stringent waste management legislation and a genuine desire on the part of industry to improve environmental performance and meet customers' expectations.