Open burning of household waste: Effect of experimental condition on combustion quality and emission of PCDD, PCDF and PCB

Solorzano-Ochoa, Gustavo; Rosa, David A. de la; Maiz-Larralde, Pablo; Gullett, Brian K.; Tabor, D.; Touati, Abderrahmane; Wyrzykowska-Ceradini, Barbara; Fiedler, Heidelore; Abel, Todd B.; Carroll, William F.

doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2011.11.038

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“…During scavenging, the birds get access to the source of dioxins, such as soil, feeds, plants, insects, building materials containing fly ashes, debris, etc. (Solorzano-Ochoa et al, 2012). Dioxins enter the body through ingestion and mostly accumulate in the liver, ovarian follicles, and the adipose tissue (Piskorska-Pliszczynska et al, 2014).…”

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Biosecurity Strategies for Backyard Poultry: A Controlled Way for Safe Food Production

Samanta

Joardar

Das

2018

Food Control and Biosecurity

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Section: Transmission Risk Of Pathogens In Humans From Backyard Flocksmentioning

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Biosecurity Strategies for Backyard Poultry: A Controlled Way for Safe Food Production

Samanta

Joardar

Das

2018

Food Control and Biosecurity

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“…As reported by Solorzano‐Ochoa et al (), open burning is one of the largest sources of polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs). Signatories to the Stockholm Convention on POPs agreed to develop, maintain, and update a national inventory of PCDDs and PCDFs, but about a decade later, a study of 61 national inventories, mainly developing countries revealed that about three‐quarters reported that open burning contributed more than 28% of their national PCDDs and PCDFs (Fielder et al 2010 cited in Solorzano‐Ochoa et al, ). Open burning is mainly practiced in the South where it has also been linked to the contamination of ground water sources and health hazards including respiratory problems, skin irritation, and eye infections (Adama, ; Baabereyir et al, ).…”

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“…Some of these substances particularly carbon monoxide and dioxins have been linked to global warming (Monni et al, ; Solorzano‐Ochoa et al, ). As reported by Solorzano‐Ochoa et al (), open burning is one of the largest sources of polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs). Signatories to the Stockholm Convention on POPs agreed to develop, maintain, and update a national inventory of PCDDs and PCDFs, but about a decade later, a study of 61 national inventories, mainly developing countries revealed that about three‐quarters reported that open burning contributed more than 28% of their national PCDDs and PCDFs (Fielder et al 2010 cited in Solorzano‐Ochoa et al, ).…”

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Cities, municipal solid waste management, and climate change: Perspectives from the South

Adama

2016

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Climate change is arguably the most debated and contentious environmental issue today. Hitherto neglected, the role of cities is beginning to attract attention particularly within the academic milieu. Cities are acknowledged as development drivers but also considered major drivers of climate change as a result of activities associated with the release of harmful substances such as carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases. Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) is noted as a major contributor to climate change due to the release of harmful substances during waste treatment and disposal activities. MSWM remains a challenge across the globe but particularly in the South where many cities lack regular waste collection and disposal services. The paper addresses the gap between the North and South through a critical analysis of the current global debate on cities, MSWM, and climate change. The paper reports that there are major differences between the North and South in almost all components of MSWM, from waste generation to treatment and disposal. A notable difference is that the shift in priority from local burdens to the global concern for climate has occurred mainly in the North. Furthermore, the priorities and needs of cities in the South are largely neglected in the global debate. A major example is the failure to acknowledge the role of the Informal Waste Sector even though it is a prominent feature of MSWM systems and a notable contributor to resource recovery in cities in the South. Lessons from the South suggest that climate change cannot be treated in isolation. Recognition of the role of the Informal Waste Sector is crucial because it introduces other important issues such as urban poverty, local economic development, urban governance and exclusionary practices, and citizenship rights. The paper suggests the need for a more inclusive approach if we are to have a truly global solution to climate change.

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“…Waste burning is known to emit a wide variety of atmospheric pollutants including, but not restricted to, greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particulate matter (PM), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), hydrochloric acid (HCl), hydrogen cyanide (HCN), hexachlorobenzene (HCB), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) in addition to metals such as Hg, As and Pb (Akagi et al, 2011;Estrellan & Iino, 2010;Lemieux et al, 2000;Lemieux et al, 2004;Park et al, 2013;Solorzano-Ochoa et al, 2012;Wiedinmyer & Friedli, 2007). Thus, open waste burning largely influences air quality.…”

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LSJ

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Baalbaki, R., El Hage, R., Nassar, J., Gerard, J., Saliba, N.B., Zaarour, R., Abboud, M., Wehbeh, F., Khalaf-Kairouz, L., Shihadeh, A.L., Saliba, N.A. 2016. Exposure to atmospheric PMS, PAHS, PCDD/FS and metals near an open air waste burning site in Beirut. Lebanese Science Journal, 17(2): 91-103.Since July 2015, Lebanon has experienced the worst solid waste management crisis in its history. Consequently, open-air waste burning in the vicinity of highly populated areas in Beirut has become a common practice. This study evaluates the effects of open-air dumping and burning on local air quality and public health. The levels of particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5), gaseous and particle-bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated dibenzo-dioxins and furans (PCDD/Fs), and particle-bound metals at a residence close to waste burning are reported. Concentrations, determined between October 2 and December 2, 2015, were compared either to previous measurements or to measurements taken away from a nearby burning incident, and after it had rained. Subsequently, the cancer risk due to exposure to these chemicals was assessed. Results showed alarming increases in pollutant concentrations which was translated into an increase in short-term cancer risk from about 1 to 20 people per million on the days when waste was being burned. Findings were shared with the public to warn the community against the dangers of waste mismanagement, and underline the obvious need for solid waste management at the governmental and municipal levels.

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Open burning of household waste: Effect of experimental condition on combustion quality and emission of PCDD, PCDF and PCB

Cited by 48 publications

References 10 publications

Biosecurity Strategies for Backyard Poultry: A Controlled Way for Safe Food Production

Biosecurity Strategies for Backyard Poultry: A Controlled Way for Safe Food Production

Cities, municipal solid waste management, and climate change: Perspectives from the South

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