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This chapter presents details of household hazardous waste (HHW) situations, generation, and characteristics. How these types of waste are managed in Thailand and the impact of such management are also presented. A case study on HHW management in Bangkok based on the author’s own research is provided and discussed. Policy recommendations to better improve HHW management are explained. The content is based in part on the author’s research.
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Pharino, C. (2017). Household Hazardous Waste Management in Thailand. In: Challenges for Sustainable Solid Waste Management. SpringerBriefs on Case Studies of Sustainable Development. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4631-5_5
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