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Earth and Human Activity: Resources
Hazardous Waste - II
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Hazardous Waste - II
Hazardous waste is any material that can harm humans, animals, or the environment when it’s not handled properly. This type of waste includes things like toxic chemicals, flammable liquids, corrosive materials, and disease-carrying medical waste. It can come from many source...
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Hazardous waste around us comes in different types, based on what it contains and how it behaves.
Toxic waste contains harmful chemicals that can poison living organisms. Examples include old batteries, certain car fluids like antifreeze, and electronic waste like computers.
Corrosive waste can burn or destroy materials and living ti...
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