Minimizing Environmental Footprints of Biological Wastes through Biosafety and Biosecurity Measures
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
7-15-2024
Abstract
Biological waste is a predominant challenge in laboratories, especially in low-income countries. While the risks can vary depending on factors such as properties of the biological waste and handling procedures prior to disposal, the entry of improperly managed biological wastes opens a cascade of effects to humans and various ecosystem types. The risks can range from acute to severe and can persist in the soil and water or enter the food chain through contamination of land, grains, and animals. Preventing these from happening is a concern of environmental biosafety and biosecurity. In this chapter, we focus on segregation, decontamination, sterilization, and disposal of biological wastes towards reducing the risk to the minimum.
Recommended Citation
Guerrero, J. J. G., Agduma, A. R., Tanalgo, K. C., Abisado-Duque, R. G., & Navarro, F. J. B. (2024). Minimizing environmental footprints of biological wastes through biosafety and biosecurity measures. In J.J.G. Guerrero, R. Cena-Navarro, R.V. Destura, M.P. De Leon, K.I. Notarte, & M.A.O. Balendres (Eds.), Biosafety and biosecurity: Practical insights and applications for low and middle-income countries (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003426219
