Cradle to grave
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-006857
The time period from the initial generation of hazardous waste to its ultimate disposal.
A procedure in which hazardous wastes are identified as they are produced and are followed through further treatment, transportation, and disposal by a series of permanent, linkable, descriptive documents.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-006857 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Land, waste and cleanup; Chemicals, toxics and pesticides |
| References | RCRA Orientation Manual 2008 Glossary; Pesticides Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"The time period from the initial generation of hazardous waste to its ultimate disposal.",
"A procedure in which hazardous wastes are identified as they are produced and are followed through further treatment, transportation, and disposal by a series of permanent, linkable, descriptive documents."
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"RCRA Orientation Manual 2008 Glossary",
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}
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