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Assessing chemical risks at the workplace can include a chemicals measurement step whose aim is to assess the exposures of the workers. In order to perform exposure diagnostic assessments that are representative of the risks, the measurements…

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The sectors and channels for treating Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) have changed considerably in recent years due to the regulatory context and to the development of new technologies. In…

Anaerobic digestion or “methanisation” is the use of microorganisms to break down organic matter under controlled conditions and in the absence of oxygen. In general, the process pursues two recycling-for-energy goals: one by recovering methane…

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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are among the most common pollutants. Industrial production and use of motor cars has led to an increased supply of these organic chemical substances in the atmosphere. Benzene…

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Initially entitled “reducing the risks induced by shredding”, this study proposed to address that operation through three focuses: developing a ventilation solution suitable for channelling the flows of dust…

In terms of the tonnage of materials processed, the metal recovery and recycling sector is one of the largest in the waste treatment sector. It recovers metal materials of a wide variety of origins through the implementation of various reprocessing…

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The fact that photovoltaic panels have been included within the scope of application of the European Directive on WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) means that questions need to be asked about…