Syed E. Hasan (University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Mis

Introduction to Waste Management

A Textbook

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Winner of the 2023 E.B. Burwell, Jr. Award for outstanding contributions in engineering geology

Introduction to Waste Management

An introductory textbook offering comprehensive coverage of the management of municipal, hazardous, medical, electronic, and nuclear waste

Written by an experienced instructor in the field of solid waste management, this modern text systematically covers the five key types of solid wastes: municipal, hazardous/industrial, medical/biological, electronic, and nuclear, discussing their sources, handling, and disposal along with the relevant laws that govern their management.

With its emphasis on industry standards and environmental regulations, it bridges the gap between theoretical models and real-life challenges in waste disposal and minimization.

Instructors and students in environmental science, geology, and geography may use Introduction to Waste Management: A Textbook to better understand the five main types ofsolid waste and their management both from a local and a global perspective.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons / Wiley-Blackwell
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 1A119433930
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 464
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 252mm x 179mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 988g
• ISBN-13: 9781119433934
• ISBN-10: 1119433932
• Artikelnr.: 63224385

Autorenporträt

Syed E. Hasan is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), USA. He is the author of the award-winning textbook Geology and Hazardous Waste Management and is the recipient of two Senior Fulbright Scholar awards. Dr. Hasan is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America, senior member of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists, and a member of the American Geophysical Union.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword xvii

Preface xix

Acknowledgments xxii

1 Introduction 1

1.1 The Beginning 1

1.1.1 Historical Perspectives 2

1.2 Importance of Waste Management in Sustainability, Ecological Health, and Climate Change 4

1.2.1 Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability 6

1.2.2 Waste Management and Human and Ecological Health 8

1.2.3 Waste Management and Climate Change 9

1.3 Overview of Waste Generation in the United States and Other Countries 10

1.4 Future Perspectives on Waste Management 12

1.5 Summary 13

Study Questions 14

References 15

Supplementary Readings 15

Web Resources 15

Acronyms/Symbols 16

2 Essentials of Geology, Geotechnics, and Toxicology 17

2.1 Introduction 17

2.2 Basic Concepts 18

2.3 Geologic Cycles 27

2.3.1 Rock Cycle 27

2.3.2 Water (Hydrologic) Cycle 29

2.3.3 Tectonic Cycle 30

2.3.3.1 Significance of Plate Movement 33

2.3.4 Geochemical Cycle 33

2.3.5 Climate Cycle 33

2.4 Earth Materials 33

2.4.1 Rocks as Earth Materials 34

2.4.1.1 Igneous Rocks 34

2.4.1.2 Sedimentary Rocks 34

2.4.1.3 Metamorphic Rocks 34

2.4.1.4 Engineering Properties and Behavior of Rock Materials 34

2.4.2 Soils as Earth Material 35

2.4.3 Soil Formation 36

2.4.3.1 Soil Profile 37

2.4.3.2 Soil Texture 37

2.5 Index Properties of Soils 38

2.5.1 Void Ratio, Porosity, and Degree of Saturation 39

2.5.2 Density 40

2.5.3 Moisture (Water) Content 40

2.5.4 Grain- Size Distribution 41

2.5.5 Atterberg Limits 41

2.5.6 Permeability 44

2.6 Soil Classification Systems 45

2.6.1 Soil Classification 45

2.7 Hydrogeology 47

2.7.1 Groundwater Occurrence 48

2.7.2 Types of Aquifers 49

2.7.3 Groundwater Movement 50

Essentials of Toxicology 52

2.8 Introduction 52

2.8.1 Toxicity and Toxicity Rating 53

2.8.2 Types of Toxic Effects 53

2.9 Dose-Response Relationship 55

2.9.1 Hypersensitivity and Hyposensitivity 57

2.10 Exposure Paths of Toxicants to Humans 58

2.10.1 Ingestion 58

2.10.2 Inhalation 58

2.10.3 Dermal Contact 58

2.10.4 Injection 58

2.11 Teratogenesis, Mutagenesis, and Carcinogenesis 58

2.11.1 Teratogenesis 58

2.11.2 Mutagenesis 59

2.11.3 Carcinogenesis 59

2.12 Assessment of Health Risks of Hazardous Waste 59

2.13 Summary 60

Study Questions 60

References 62

Supplemental Readings 63

Web Resources 63

Acronyms/Symbols 63

3 Environmental Laws 64

3.1 History and Evolution of Environmental Laws in the United States 64

3.1.1 Foundation and Strength of US Environmental Laws 66

3.2 Important Environmental Laws 66

3.2.1 The Rivers and Harbors Act 69

3.2.2 The Atomic Energy Act 70

3.2.3 Solid Waste Disposal Act 70

3.2.4 Resource Recovery Act 70

3.2.5 National Environmental Policy Act 70

3.2.6 Occupational Safety and Health Act 70

3.2.7 Federal Water Pollution Control (Renamed Clean Water) Act 71

3.2.8 Clean Air Act 71

3.2.9 Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuary Act 73

3.2.10 Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 73

3.2.11 Safe Drinking Water Act