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Sustainable Model Study: Collection and Disposal of Waste Medications with Micropollutant Properties in the Ecosystem within the Scope of Zero Waste

Zeynep Ceylan, Şahin Korkmaz

Erzincan Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Cilt 12 · Sayı 2 · ss. 1116–1140 · 01.07.2019
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Özet

Waste medications forming a very broad portion of micropollutants (with high EDC effects) are known to be

very dangerous for the ecosystem and are not sufficiently treated in conventional treatment facilities leading to

discharge into surface and underground water, threatening the ecosystem and human health as they pass into

drinking water and soil. The metabolite products formed during cycles of these micropollutants (MP) in the

ecosystem may be toxic and dangerous to the same degree or even more. Within the framework of zero-waste

policies, this study was completed with the aim of finding a more permanent and sustainable solution to this

important problem based on the most effective and applicable method of controlling these pollutants at the

source. Ataturk University campus located in Erzurum was chosen as a pilot application area and speciallydesigned Waste Medication Collection Containers were placed at five different points determined by observing

different factors.

Waste medications collected from the containers were emptied in seasonal periods (once in 3 months) and sent

to IZAYDAS for incineration through a ministry-licensed and accredited hazardous waste intermediate storage

company.

A total of 190.75 kg was collected during the first 3-month period (summer season), with 261.40 kg collected

during the second 3-month period (autumn season), 310.70 kg collected during the third 3-month period (winter

season) and 260.80 kg collected in the fourth 3-month period (spring season). A total of 1023.65 kg of waste

medication was collected and destroyed during the one-year period. Data collected were analyzed with the SPSS

statistical program (one-way ANOVA) according to seasonal changes.

In addition, social information and awareness studies (details presented in article) continue at a rapid rate.

Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları

  • SKA 3: Sağlıklı Bireyler
  • SKA 6: Temiz Su ve Sıhhi Koşullar
  • SKA 12: Sorumlu Üretim ve Tüketim
  • SKA 14: Sudaki Yaşam

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Ceylan, Z., & Korkmaz, Ş. (2019). Sustainable Model Study: Collection and Disposal of Waste Medications with Micropollutant Properties in the Ecosystem within the Scope of Zero Waste. Erzincan Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 12(2), 1116–1140. https://doi.org/10.18185/erzifbed.585298

BibTeX 
@article{ceylan2019-178797,
  author = {Ceylan, Zeynep and Korkmaz, Şahin},
  title = {Sustainable Model Study: Collection and Disposal of Waste Medications with Micropollutant Properties in the Ecosystem within the Scope of Zero Waste},
  journal = {Erzincan Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi},
  year = {2019},
  volume = {12},
  number = {2},
  pages = {1116--1140},
  issn = {1307-9085},
  doi = {10.18185/erzifbed.585298},
  url = {https://akademik.atauni.edu.tr/yayinlar/178797-sustainable-model-study-collection-and-disposal-of-waste-medications-with}
}