TOXIC
This page was created by Eric AllecksonThis Page has been made in cooperation with the Economics 320X class. This class relates environmental concerns while trying to keep an economic focus. It is
often times difficult to see economics and the environment working hand in hand, but it must be realized in the near future. This page on toxic waste has been created with an economic perspective. However, Often the links have no direct economic correlations, but the information is valuable for creating awareness none-the-less. Eventually
the market will detect the problems toxic waste creates and will become an economic issue. The purpose of this project is to create environmental awareness
while exercising the economic mind. It must be realized that profits can be achieved without making our environment a dumping ground for toxins. We need to be aware of the problems to ensure
we do not experience a greater problem in the future.
Positive Steps to a Clean-up... Information and Definitions... Toxic Waste Games!?!
Horror Stories...
EDF Letter on Loopholes in disposal methods. This is a letter the Environmental Defense Fund Wrote concerning the disposal of our toxic waste. It addresses the poor handling of the toxic substances.
Great Lakes The Great Lakes are being contaminated. The economic and social implications are discussed.
Undeveloped CountriesToxic waste laws are not the same throughout the world. Here's an example of how lenient some countries can be and the resulting problems.
Stuck in St. PetersburgA story of a warehouse that remains full of toxic waste, despite local protest.
GreenpeaceGreenpeace has many environmental campaigns to save the environment. Here are some
of their toxic concerns.
Some Don't KnowThis is an article concerned with some statistics from a poll taken of the a group
concerning toxic waste. The results will surprise you.
Waste TreatmentA look at the developing stages of a waste treatment plant.
Toxic ChildrenA story of a leaky toxic waste dump where the children and their school suffered the consequenses.
SuperfundA little background on the purpose and specifics of the the superfund proposal. This policy has recieved mixed reviews.
What you can doThis is a page describing some of the actions you can take to stop the pollution.
Home Clean-upThis is a handy, explanitory list of toxins and how to dispose of them properly.
Save $$ Waste reducing ideas that also save you cash.
A Breakthrough?An electron beam has been found to reduce the toxicity of toxic wastes.
PromisesPresidential Promises to save us from the threat of Toxic Wastes.
HouseholdThis article deals with the costs and benefits of a household hazardous waste collection programs.
1995 Waste ConferenceThis link gives you a detailed look at the 1995 hazardous waste congress report. It gives
details on the issues discussed.
United NationsA detailed treaty has been created and implemented to combat the ever growing problem of toxic waste.
Greenpeace ControversyAn article dealing with the mixed interpretations of a ban on exporting toxic waste between countries, primarly between the industrialized countries and
the undeveloped world.
Finding the human linksAn MIT reserch project that looks for the pathway of toxins to humans.
Third World BanGlobal treaty bars toxic dumping in Third world countries.
Links PageHere's a page with many links to topics concerned with toxic waste.
Biological WarfareTreatment of groundwater by bateria may be an answer we have been looking for.
University Options A look at an option that Universities can adopt to ensure an environmentally friendly campus.
They die, you die.This is a very concise and descriptive page giving definitions to what we are facing by way of toxic waste.
Toxic InfoThe quantities and the magnitude of the toxic problem is addressed here.
Waste TradeHere's a lengthy informative article on waste trade around the world, dealing with the present and the past.
Toxic Waste siteA comprehensive view of the problem and the solutions.
Toxic Waste Index pageA page defining what toxic waste is, examples, and descriptions of clean-up measures.
MN INFOMN has detailed logged information on the use of toxins in the state.
EcosystemThe industrial age of years past created biodegradeable waste, no longer is this the case.
GlossaryA handy little glossary to the relative terms relative to toxic waste.
Save FlipperAn interactive game allowing you to help save flipper from the toxic waste barrels.
Quiz TimeAn interactive game dealing with the handling of toxic wastes.