What is the concept of cradle to grave?
A cradle-to-grave analysis is a technique used to appraise the environmental impact associated with all stages of a product’s life (from raw material extraction through materials processing, manufacture, distribution, use, repair and maintenance, and disposal or recycling).
What the cradle to grave concept means in handling hazardous waste?
First things first, “cradle to grave” states that a hazardous waste generator is responsible for its waste from initial generation through its ultimate disposal and beyond. There’s no expiration date or time limit, and hiring a someone else to transport and dispose of your waste does not transfer responsibility.
What does cradle to grave mean in waste management?
The basic tenet of this regulation is a “cradle-to-grave” tracking system, meaning that hazardous waste generators (users of hazardous materials who generate hazardous waste) must track waste from the moment it enters the site as a hazardous material to the eventual treatment or disposal of that material.
What is the concept of Cradle to grave?
The concept of LCA is to evaluate the environmental effects associated with any given activity from the initial gathering of raw material from the earth until the point at which all residuals are returned to the earth. Therefore, the concept is often referred to as a “cradle-to-grave” assessment.
How to avoid fines from cradle to grave?
The best way to prevent these potential fines and penalties is to develop and adhere to a comprehensive compliance management program that addresses all phases of the chemical lifecycle, from the cradle to the grave. Developing a comprehensive regulatory compliance management program can be a somewhat daunting process.
What does it mean to dig a grave for hazardous waste?
Dig the grave. Disposal is the metaphorical “grave” for hazardous waste management, after all your reuse and recycling options have been identified and exhausted. You must be sure that the landfill that ultimately accepts your particular kind and amount of hazardous waste is licensed to do so.