2023-11-21 08:34:45
Workers exposed to multiple risks
The wide variety of waste and the processes for its collection, recovery or elimination imply professional exposure to very diverse dangers: toxic chemical substances, bacteria, high heat, intense noise, etc. Workers may also be exposed to arduous working conditions such as carrying heavy loads, repetitive actions, night or shift work. Finally, risks to mental health, too often neglected, can also be linked, for example, to working in isolated positions, to violence or incivility, or even to lack of recognition. In our report, we recommend in particular integrating the impacts on the health of these professionals into ecodesign activities.
Bulk sales: guaranteeing consumer safety
Encouraged by societal demand, bulk sales are gaining more and more momentum. To be practiced in complete safety, the consumer becomes a central player in health safety. In fact, he must ensure that he brings a clean container to avoid the development of microorganisms. In addition, the material of the container must be adapted to the product purchased, for example suitable for food contact to be able to contain food.
Ban plastic materials from household compost
More than one in three French people recycle their waste in domestic or collective composters. In addition to adding vegetable peelings, some add plastic waste, particularly single-use plastic bags called “biodegradable” or “compostable”. However, the total degradation of such materials is not guaranteed in these composters. The use of composts can then present a risk for both humans and the environment. In our expertise, we therefore recommend not putting any plastic material in domestic composters.
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