Controlling industrial waste disposal
- 2. Action Plan Stage Activity Period Action I Collecting data about definition of 10 /3/2012 Elizah industrial waste II Collecting data on type of industrial 11 – 12 /3/2012 Elizah waste III Collecting data on ways to control 13 -14/3/2012 Elizah industrial waste disposal IV Compiling and arrangement of 15/3/2012 Elizah information V Pass up to assessor (by email) 19/3/2012 Elizah
- 3. AIM To investigate how to control industrial waste disposal in the environment
- 4. Objectives state what industrial waste is Explain ways to control industrial waste disposal Understand the importance of managing industrial waste
- 5. Industrial waste are manage in 2 main ways: by managing & treating the waste by enforcing rules and regulations enacted for the purpose
- 6. Source of Industrial Waste :
- 7. Ways to control Industrial Waste Exhaust gases from motor vehicles Catalytic converters should be fitted to the exhaust pipes to change the exhaust gases into harmless substances. Use unleaded petrol
- 8. Reduce the sulphur content in petrol Ensure car engines are in proper working order(less smoke)
- 9. Toxic gases from factories Toxic gases should be treated before they released into the air. Example: Acidic gases should be neutralised
- 10. Electrostatic precipitators can be fitted to the factory chimneys to attract large waste particles, such as carbon. Tall chimneys can be built to direct smoke high into the air, so that it can carried & dispersed by wind.
- 11. Toxic compounds containing heavy metals These substances must be treated & changed into harmless substances Example - harmful heavy metals should be extracted & recycled for use.
- 12. Pesticides and chemical fertilizers These should be controlled so that excessive amount are not used. Biological control should be encouraged. - using predators to control pests. - oil plantation use white owls to catch rats which feed on the oil palm fruit.
- 13. Farmers encouraged to use natural manure. -cow dung -compost
- 14. Organic waste Organic waste can be treated in oxidation ponds where bacteria oxidise it into water, carbon dioxide and harmless residue. The residue may be turned into cattle feed / manure. Organic waste is decayed to produce biogas Small amounts of organic waste buried as biodegradable. Also burnt in properly built incinerators.
- 15. Radioactive waste Is dangerous & great care must be taken to ensure that it is safety disposal of. Placed in lead or concrete containers with thick walls. - It must thrown into deep sea or buried deep in the ground far away from residential areas.
- 16. Enforcing Rules & Regulations Control of industrial waste the responsibility of the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry. Local councils and municipalities help the ministry to ensure that rules and regulation are allowed. Anyone not following the rules and regulations may be arrested, fined and jailed.
- 17. - managing and treating industrial waste by using modern techologies such as electrostatic converters -Using alternative source such as unleaded petrol -Treatment before disposal of waste materials -Control the usage of pesticides and fertilizers -Awareness and educational programme -Law, regulation and enforcements
- 18. to ensure that industrial waste is properly managed so that the environment is free from pollution, clean and does not endanger the lives of people. The people must co-operation and work together with the health authorities to bring about a clean and healthy environment
- 19. We must handle industrial waster properly so that we can lead a healthy and happy life.