2007-06-05 03:32:11 · 5 answers · asked by Connie 2 in Environment ➔ Other - Environment
Detergents, degreasers, stain removers and pesticides have made our homes miniature chemical factories. Hazardous chemicals endanger the environment by contaminating our groundwater, lakes and oceans. If these hazardous products in the home are ingested, absorbed through the skin or inhaled they can cause illness that may only appear years later.
2007-06-05 03:36:41 · answer #1 · answered by Buckeye 3 · 10⤊ 1⤋
Products That Harm The Environment
2016-10-31 00:30:56 · answer #2 · answered by hiott 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Household hazardous waste represents a wide variety of wastes which are produced as a result of normal household activities. Among the most common of these are:
pesticides, paints and varnishes
paint thinners and other solvents
motor oil, antifreeze and other automobile fluids
household cleaners, polishes and waxes
wood preservatives, photo and hobby chemicals
swimming pool chemicals and batteries
Household Cleaning Products
Oven Cleaners, Toilet Bowl Cleaners, Drain Cleaners, Disinfectants, Carpet Cleaners, Floor Cleaners, Spot Removers, Abrasive Cleaners & Powders, Ammonia Based Cleaners, Furniture Polish, Bleach
Home Improvement Products
Latex Paint, Oil Based Paints, Rust Inhibiting Paints, Thinners & Turpentine, Furniture Strippers, Wood Preservatives, Stains & Finishes, Caulk, Adhesives
Automotive Products
Antifreeze, Car Wax & Cleaners, Gasoline, Used Motor Oil, Transmission Fluids, Brake Fluids, Car Batteries
Miscellaneous Products
Household Batteries, Nail Polish & Removers, Chemistry Set, Mercury Thermometers, Mercury Thermostats, Aerosol Sprays, Fluorescent Light Tubes & Bulbs, Pool Chemicals, Photographic Chemicals, Inks, Liquid Cooking Oil
Each of these products may pose a threat to sanitation workers or public health and the environment when improperly handled or disposed. Household hazardous waste discarded with other trash may contaminate the air or groundwater, react or explode in waste compactors, or injure personnel handling these wastes. Improper disposal to sanitary or storm water sewers may damage septic systems, sewage treatment plants, drinking water supplies, corrode plumbing, or cause treatment plant sludge to be hazardous.
Homes are full of hazardous waste. Look for the words Danger, Poison, Warning or Caution on the product label. Danger and Poison are the most hazardous products. Warning and Caution are less hazardous products. A waste is classified as hazardous if it has one of the following characteristics:
Ignitable
Corrosive
Reactive
Toxic
2007-06-05 03:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much every chemical that we use to clean the house to keeping the air fresh as well. Here is a list of some things
Dish Detergent
Bleach
Air Freshners even if no CFC's
Floor Cleaners
Bathroom Cleaners
Oven Cleaners
even the containers itself, and many more....
2007-06-05 03:42:10 · answer #4 · answered by Nemo 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
All of them.
2007-06-05 03:39:19 · answer #5 · answered by Maus 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋