Waste treatment
Waste Treatment
Waste treatment (pronunciation: /weɪst ˈtriːtmənt/) refers to the activities and processes required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal. This includes the collection, transport, treatment and disposal of waste, together with monitoring and regulation of the waste management process.
Etymology
The term "waste treatment" is derived from the English words "waste" and "treatment". "Waste" (from Old English 'wǣste') means "useless or profitless activity", while "treatment" (from Latin 'tractare') means "to handle, deal with, conduct oneself towards".
Types of Waste Treatment
There are several types of waste treatment, including:
- Landfill: This is the most common method of waste disposal and involves burying waste in land.
- Incineration: This method involves the combustion of waste material in the presence of oxygen.
- Recycling: This involves converting waste materials into new products to prevent waste of potentially useful materials.
- Composting: This is a natural form of waste disposal where organic waste decomposes naturally under oxygen-rich conditions.
Related Terms
- Waste Management: This is the process of treating solid wastes and offers a variety of solutions for recycling items that don't belong in the trash.
- Hazardous Waste: This is waste that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.
- Biodegradable Waste: This is a type of waste, typically originating from plant or animal sources, which may be degraded by other living organisms.
- E-Waste: This is a term used to describe old, end-of-life or discarded appliances using electricity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Waste treatment
- Wikipedia's article - Waste treatment
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