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Statistics, studies and discussions on issues involving hazardous materials, particularly the manufacture and disposal of which threatens environmental health.

What Are Some Examples of Hazardous Waste? - Education

It's important to be aware of hazardous waste because it can cause acute and chronic health effects in humans.
http://education.seattlepi.com/examples-hazardous-waste-3498.html
What Is Hazardous Waste? - Definition and Types - Video & Lesson Transcript - Study

Not all waste is something to throw in the trash and forget about. In this lesson, we will explore hazardous waste and what makes it dangerous.
http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-hazardous-waste-definition-and-types.html
Hazardous Materials Incidents - Ready

Chemicals are found everywhere. They purify drinking water, increase crop production and simplify household chores. But chemicals also can be hazardous to humans or the environment if used or released improperly.
http://www.ready.gov/hazardous-materials-incidents
Is That Plastic in Your Trash a Hazard? - PS Mag

There are medical, chemical, and environmental issues associated with some pretty common plastic products. Is it time to label these as hazardous waste?
http://www.psmag.com/nature-and-technology/could-that-plastic-in-your-trash-be-hazardous-54252
Journal of Hazardous Materials - Elsevier

The Journal of Hazardous Materials publishes full length research papers, reviews, and case studies which improve our understanding of the hazards and risks of certain materials.
http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-hazardous-materials
Disposing of Hazardous Waste - Green Plus

Guide for small and mid-size businesses on what constitutes hazardous waste and how to safely dispose of it.
http://gogreenplus.org/nuts-and-bolts-guide/planet-nuts-and-bolts-guide/waste-reduction-responsible-disposal/disposing-of-hazardous-waste/
What are Hazardous Materials? - Institute of Hazardous Materials Management

A hazardous material is any item or agent (biological, chemical, radiological, and/or physical), which has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment, either by itself or through interaction with other factors.
http://www.ihmm.org/about-ihmm/what-are-hazardous-materials
Toxic Waste Facts, Toxic Waste Information - National Geographic

Learn about the causes and effects of Toxic Waste at National Geographic, and what you can do to help.
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/toxic-waste-overview
Hazardous Waste - Wikipedia

Hazardous waste is waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazardous_waste
Hazardous Waste Recycling - Waste - US EPA

As stated by Congress, the objectives of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) are "to promote the protection of health and the environment and to conserve valuable material and energy resources."
http://www3.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/recycling/index.htm

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What Are Some Examples of Hazardous Waste? - Education

It's important to be aware of hazardous waste because it can cause acute and chronic health effects in humans.
http://education.seattlepi.com/examples-hazardous-waste-3498.html
What Is Hazardous Waste? - Definition and Types - Video & Lesson Transcript - Study

Not all waste is something to throw in the trash and forget about. In this lesson, we will explore hazardous waste and what makes it dangerous.
http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-hazardous-waste-definition-and-types.html
Hazardous Materials Incidents - Ready

Chemicals are found everywhere. They purify drinking water, increase crop production and simplify household chores. But chemicals also can be hazardous to humans or the environment if used or released improperly.
http://www.ready.gov/hazardous-materials-incidents
Is That Plastic in Your Trash a Hazard? - PS Mag

There are medical, chemical, and environmental issues associated with some pretty common plastic products. Is it time to label these as hazardous waste?
http://www.psmag.com/nature-and-technology/could-that-plastic-in-your-trash-be-hazardous-54252
Journal of Hazardous Materials - Elsevier

The Journal of Hazardous Materials publishes full length research papers, reviews, and case studies which improve our understanding of the hazards and risks of certain materials.
http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-hazardous-materials
Disposing of Hazardous Waste - Green Plus

Guide for small and mid-size businesses on what constitutes hazardous waste and how to safely dispose of it.
http://gogreenplus.org/nuts-and-bolts-guide/planet-nuts-and-bolts-guide/waste-reduction-responsible-disposal/disposing-of-hazardous-waste/
What are Hazardous Materials? - Institute of Hazardous Materials Management

A hazardous material is any item or agent (biological, chemical, radiological, and/or physical), which has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment, either by itself or through interaction with other factors.
http://www.ihmm.org/about-ihmm/what-are-hazardous-materials
Toxic Waste Facts, Toxic Waste Information - National Geographic

Learn about the causes and effects of Toxic Waste at National Geographic, and what you can do to help.
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/toxic-waste-overview
Hazardous Waste - Wikipedia

Hazardous waste is waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazardous_waste
Hazardous Waste Recycling - Waste - US EPA

As stated by Congress, the objectives of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) are "to promote the protection of health and the environment and to conserve valuable material and energy resources."
http://www3.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/recycling/index.htm

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