Any substance, material or object which the holder discards or intends or is required to discard.
Source category: EU Legislation
Substances or objects which the holder intends or is required to dispose of.
ISO, 2006a. EN ISO 14040:2006: Environmental management – Life cycle assessment – Principles and frameworks. July 2006. ISO, 2006b. EN ISO 14044:2006: Environmental management – Life cycle assessment – Requirements and guidelines. July 2006.
Source category: Standards
Residue left when a compound or a product reaches the end of its initial usefulness.
Source category: Scientific & Technical Literature
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