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Nanowaste Classification, Management, and Legislative Framework

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In this chapter, threefold objectives are pursued, namely, to (i) raise concerns related to the alarming increases of uncontrolled releases of NMs into the environment through nanowastes, (ii) examine the unique challenges nanowastes pose to the waste management systems (both from technological and legislative perspectives), and (iii) summarize results of the first nanowaste classification formalism in order to elucidate the potential challenges of waste streams containing nanoscale dimension materials to the present waste management paradigm. Furthermore, this chapter aims at providing an improved basis for decision-making in relation to the waste management of nanoproducts and waste containing engineered nanomaterials (ENMs). In the coming sections of the chapter it is also mentioned the importance of adopting preventive and protective measures proportionate to the risk intensity and the desired level of protection, and it is presented a “user-friendly” procedure for a university-wide safety and health management of nanomaterials, developed as a multi-stakeholder effort.

Finally, the chapter closes by summarizing several proactive steps of enhancing effective long-term and responsible management of nanowastes. The rapidly growing nanotechnology field currently lacks policies and frameworks related to the monitoring of products containing nanomaterials throughout their life cycle. Clear and efficient strategies and procedures are required for disposal and, where possible, recycling of these materials.

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Bakiu, R. (2018). Nanowaste Classification, Management, and Legislative Framework. In: Hussain, C. (eds) Handbook of Environmental Materials Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58538-3_151-1

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