Fortschritte im Recycling und Abfallmanagement

Solid Wastes Produced in a Turkish State Hospital Kitchen

Abstract

Aysun Yuksel, Aydan Ercan

Waste is defined as a disposed material that is unwanted in some place or that has no value in the eyes of its producer. It is generated amply in industry, transportation, agriculture, tourism, food sector etc., in the process of production or service. These materials are distinguished from the concept “garbage” due to their economic and environmental value. It is necessary to decrease wastage at its source, and to re-gain and re-use or dispose the inevitable wastage in the manner least harmful to the environment