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This report presents the results of a life cycle assessment of nappy use in the UK for 2001 to 2002.
A literature review of current knowledge intended to support the development of a proposed methodology for an assessment phase of the human health impacts of waste management.
A report reviewing the clean-up and techniques applicable to discharges from decommissioning of reactors and fuel cycle facilities.
This report presents findings from leach testing of unteated and treated incinerator residues.
This report includes the most comprehensive published data set on leachate quality from landfill sites.
Peer-reviewed report and spreadsheet model for risk assessment of hydraulic containment landfills.
Explains the development of the LandSim 2.5 groundwater risk assessment tool for landfill design.
A report on LandSim, a groundwater risk assessment tool for landfill design.
The report presents the findings of research into waste composting
A literature review was carried out to investigate the work done on the potential impacts of climate change on waste management and the potential adaptation options.
The report investigates the possibility of managing landfill sites to produce a rapid and permanent reduction of leachate ammonia.
Guidance is given on the design of landfill lining components to ensure performance of the barrier system during the design life of the facility
This report presents information on the current situation of agricultural waste management, including drivers for change, waste management options and barriers and recommendations for a UK strategy.
This study considers the potential environmental impacts associated with implementing the 2015 targets for recycling.
The results of a review of the different options available for pre-treatment of waste prior to landfilling.
The impact of the marine discharges from Sellafield on people living on the coast of the Irish Sea has been assessed using data from past studies.
The objective of this study was to produce national estimates of the main constituents of collection round (dustbin) waste, with particular emphasis on the packaging content.
The report explores the control of radiation dosimetry to the environment from radiation waste management activities.
Leaflet to reassess the fate of radioactive discharges of low-level radioactive waste to sewers.
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