Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- Waste is any product of metabolism that is not required for further metabolic process and is therefore excreted from the body. Waste is directly linked to human development, both technologically and socially. The compositions of different wastes have varied over time and location, with industrial development and innovation being directly linked to waste materials. Examples of this include plastics and nuclear technology. Some components of waste have economical value and can be recycled once correctly recovered. Chemical waste is a waste that is made from harmful chemicals.

Sources of Contamination

Radioactive waste comes from a number of sources. The majority of waste originates from the nuclear fuel cycle and nuclear w...