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Particular importance of hazardous wastes is due to having characteristics such as toxicity, flammability, corrosively and reactivity. Some of the chemical wastes due to having hazardous materials must be collected and managed in a proper manner, since they are potentially harmful to the environment. Owing to the fact that educational centers have important roles in developing countries, so the main objective of the present study was to investigate, hazardous waste management in chemistry laboratories of Ministry of Science universities, in Tehran, Iran. Study area of this research includes all chemistry laboratories in Tehran universities which were covered by Ministry of Science. To obtain the number of samples, based on Scientific Principles and identification formula, 64 samples were calculated. In addition, sampling was done by Stratified sampling. Validated checklists were used for data gathering. Data analysis were done by Descriptive statistics [mean, frequency and etc.] and inferential statistics [kruskal-wallis test]. results obtained in this study indicate that Sharif University by obtaining the mean score of 60.5 and Tehran University by obtaining the mean score of 4.5-6 are placed in best and worst rank, respectively. Beheshty, Alzahra and Tarbiat Moallem univesities by acquiring the mean score of 20-28.5 have a same position in ranking table. Results show that most of the studied laboratories do not have any collection program and only 26.5 percent of them have acceptable programs.The separation and storing program observed in about 12.5 percent. Hazardous wastes* management in chemistry laboratory of Tehran Universities was not in good status. And from the standpoint of management, only 12.5 percent of studied cases are in good status, while 75 percent was in undesirable status
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Solid waste management is considered to be one of the most immediate and serious environmental problems confronting urban governments in developing countries. Qualitative and quantitative variety of waste composition, uncontrolled urban development and the lack of appropriate waste management technology cause particular problems that solving them needs a careful study and the coordination of science and experience in the form of a proper management. This descriptive study was carried out on solid wastes generated in Kashan over a limited timeframe of 12 months during 2009-10. One sample was randomly taken per month according to the standard instruction and subsequently the physical analysis of it was performed. The average daily waste generation rate in Kashan is 185 tons, of which 75.5% are putrescible materials. The average daily waste generation is tantamount to 638 g/capita while the average density of the waste 194 kg/m[3] at transfer station. The most frequent metal measured in the leachate solid waste was iron. According to the results high percentages of solid wastes in Kashan were allocated to plastic and corruptible materials, and then the paper and cardboard. Considering that the prevention of adverse environmental effects of solid waste is a priority and applying proper management techniques can help to achieve this, public education for the waste separation at the source, waste reduction and subsequently reduction of the leachate volume as well as the proper manner of recycling, collection and disposal of the waste are recommended
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Waste Products/statistics & numerical data , Refuse Disposal/methods , Biodegradation, EnvironmentalABSTRACT
The infection transmission by impression to the laboratory is growing concern for clinicians and laboratory technicians. This study aimed to compare the self-antibacterial effect of six irreversible hydrocolloid impression materials [Iralgin, Xantalgin, Tropicalgin, Hydrogum and Orthoprint] and oral flora microorganisms. In this experimental set-up, 108 irreversible hydrocolloid specimens including alginate disks with 1 mm thickness, 5 mm diameter and 30 +/- 2 mg weight, and 18 sterile paper disks as negative control specimens [totally 126 specimens] were prepared. These specimens were transferred to Staphylococcus aureus [Group 1], Pseudomonas aeruginosa [Group 2] and Candida albicans [Group 3] fresh microbial environments. After 48 hours incubaction in37 degrees Celsius, the maximum growth inhibition zone diameters were recorded. Statistical analysis was performed by ANOVA or Friedman test. No zone of inhibition was observed around the control specimens. Iralgin and Tropicalgin specimens had significant growth inhibition on Group 1. Tropicalgin more than Iralgin and Iralgin more than the other specimens significantly inhibited Group 2 microorganisms. Plastalgin specimens had significant growth inhibition on Group 3 [P<0.05]. Some of the investigated alginates had self-antibacterial effects; however, disinfection of impressions with other techniques are still inevitable