Task - 1
Discuss whether firms like Rechem should be allowed to "import" chemical waste from overseas to be disposed of here in the U.K.
ANALYSIS
Rechem have thirty years of experience in solving environmental problems caused by a wide range of hazardous and toxic materials. Their range of services included the following:
· Waste Management
· Logistics
· Incineration
· Project Management
· Recycling
· Environmental Monitoring
(See APPENDIX A)
DISCUSSION
Not all Countries in the World have the ability or the technology to safely dispose of chemical waste such as polychlorinated biphenyl's (PCBs). It may be argued that it is more desirable and safer to move the waste to another country for disposal. The alternative of storing the waste for long periods of time may result in serious problems and consequently cause pollution effecting living organisms beyond the host countries borders.
There has been instances where one......
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