Environment

Environment

Issues related to the circumstances or condition of the earth's natural surroundings.

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turbine generator

Environment; Waste management

Device that converts the heat energy of the steam from the boiler into electrical power.

route

Environment; Waste management

A specifically directed course that a driver follows that has been designed for efficiency and to provide optimal service to customers.

solid waste

Environment; Waste management

Regular garbage from non-industrial sources, such as residential homes, restaurants, retail centers, and office buildings. Typical MSW includes paper, discarded food items, and ...

waste-to-energy plant

Environment; Waste management

These are facilities that consist of large incinerator-type operations where trash is incinerated (burned). The heat from this combustion process is converted into high-pressure ...

materials recovery facility (MRF)

Environment; Waste management

This is a facility where recyclable materials are separated, sorted and processed for sale. This process includes separating recyclable materials (manually or by machine) ...

hazardous waste landfill

Environment; Waste management

Wastes that exhibit certain characteristics may be regulated by RCRA. A waste may be considered hazardous if it is ignitable (i.e., burns readily), corrosive, or reactive (e.g., ...