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Chapter 16 Biomedical waste: environmental impacts and sustainable management

  • Ajay Veer Singh , Bharti Kukreti , Viabhav Kumar Upadhayay , Ashish Kumar , Prerna Rani , Neetika Naudiyal and Amir Khan
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Biomedical Waste Management
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Abstract

Efficient management of biomedical waste stands as a pivotal element in safeguarding public health and preserving the environment. Biomedical waste poses substantial health hazards, given its potential inclusion of infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Insufficient handling and inappropriate disposal of biomedical waste may result in the proliferation of diseases and the contamination of soil and water, exacerbating environmental pollution. Such repercussions can extend to ecosystems and pose risks to wildlife. Additionally, healthcare professionals dealing with biomedical waste face the risk of injuries from sharps and exposure to hazardous materials, underscoring the crucial significance of appropriate disposal and handling procedures. Many countries have established regulations and guidelines to oversee the meticulous management of biomedical waste, placing a legal and ethical obligation on healthcare facilities to adhere to these directives. This chapter delves into the backdrop, significance, and multifaceted aspects of biomedical waste, emphasizing its environmental implications, sustainable management practices, emerging technologies, educational awareness, regulatory frameworks, and the diverse types and sources of biomedical waste.

Abstract

Efficient management of biomedical waste stands as a pivotal element in safeguarding public health and preserving the environment. Biomedical waste poses substantial health hazards, given its potential inclusion of infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Insufficient handling and inappropriate disposal of biomedical waste may result in the proliferation of diseases and the contamination of soil and water, exacerbating environmental pollution. Such repercussions can extend to ecosystems and pose risks to wildlife. Additionally, healthcare professionals dealing with biomedical waste face the risk of injuries from sharps and exposure to hazardous materials, underscoring the crucial significance of appropriate disposal and handling procedures. Many countries have established regulations and guidelines to oversee the meticulous management of biomedical waste, placing a legal and ethical obligation on healthcare facilities to adhere to these directives. This chapter delves into the backdrop, significance, and multifaceted aspects of biomedical waste, emphasizing its environmental implications, sustainable management practices, emerging technologies, educational awareness, regulatory frameworks, and the diverse types and sources of biomedical waste.

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Contents V
  3. List of contributing authors IX
  4. Chapter 1 Current status of biomedical waste generation in the world 1
  5. Chapter 2 Conventional and modern biomedical waste management technologies 15
  6. Chapter 3 Biomedical waste management: challenges and opportunities 39
  7. Chapter 4 Technological advancements for biomedical waste management 51
  8. Chapter 5 Segregation of biomedical waste: methodologies and importance 65
  9. Chapter 6 Metal recovery from biomedical waste: prospects and Perspectives 85
  10. Chapter 7 Biomedical waste treatment and energy generation 103
  11. Chapter 8 Biomedical waste and bioenergy: prospects and challenges 115
  12. Chapter 9 Utilization of biomedical waste as construction substitute 131
  13. Chapter 10 Segregation of biomedical waste: methodologies and importance 147
  14. Chapter 11 Biomedical waste management strategies: prospects and future scenario 161
  15. Chapter 12 The significance of information technology in enhancing revenue generation from biomedical waste management 179
  16. Chapter 13 Economics and market scenario of biomedical waste management 193
  17. Chapter 14 Biomedical waste: economics and market trends 207
  18. Chapter 15 Government initiatives and futuristic plans for waste management and revenue generation 219
  19. Chapter 16 Biomedical waste: environmental impacts and sustainable management 231
  20. Chapter 17 Environmental impact of diverse biomedical waste and their sustainable management strategies 261
  21. Chapter 18 Recovery of silver from used X-ray film for Sphingomonas paucimobilis MX8 273
  22. Index 283
https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111305288-016

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Contents V
  3. List of contributing authors IX
  4. Chapter 1 Current status of biomedical waste generation in the world 1
  5. Chapter 2 Conventional and modern biomedical waste management technologies 15
  6. Chapter 3 Biomedical waste management: challenges and opportunities 39
  7. Chapter 4 Technological advancements for biomedical waste management 51
  8. Chapter 5 Segregation of biomedical waste: methodologies and importance 65
  9. Chapter 6 Metal recovery from biomedical waste: prospects and Perspectives 85
  10. Chapter 7 Biomedical waste treatment and energy generation 103
  11. Chapter 8 Biomedical waste and bioenergy: prospects and challenges 115
  12. Chapter 9 Utilization of biomedical waste as construction substitute 131
  13. Chapter 10 Segregation of biomedical waste: methodologies and importance 147
  14. Chapter 11 Biomedical waste management strategies: prospects and future scenario 161
  15. Chapter 12 The significance of information technology in enhancing revenue generation from biomedical waste management 179
  16. Chapter 13 Economics and market scenario of biomedical waste management 193
  17. Chapter 14 Biomedical waste: economics and market trends 207
  18. Chapter 15 Government initiatives and futuristic plans for waste management and revenue generation 219
  19. Chapter 16 Biomedical waste: environmental impacts and sustainable management 231
  20. Chapter 17 Environmental impact of diverse biomedical waste and their sustainable management strategies 261
  21. Chapter 18 Recovery of silver from used X-ray film for Sphingomonas paucimobilis MX8 273
  22. Index 283
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