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Total cards: 7•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
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RCRA

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“Cradle to grave” Hazardous materials tracked from production to disposal. Who had it, when, how long.

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CERCLA

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Superfund Clean up contaminated sites, remediate these sites, make responsible parties pay, this money is put in the superfund

#3
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Methane Recovery

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When garbage decomposes in a landfill, it creates methane gas, which can be used for energy or heat generation.

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Post Closure

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Closed landfills can be converted into recreational facilities

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Catalytic Converter

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Speeds up the rate of reaction that creates less harmful air pollutants. Reduced CO and Hydrocarbons. Converts CO into CO2, HCs into CO2and H2O, converts NOx into atmospheric N2 and O2

#6
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Vapor Recovery Nossle

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Prevents VOCs and HC from escaping into the atmosphere when fueling a motor vehicle with gasoline

#7
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Wet Scrubber

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Very effective. Fluid is sprayed over emissions to remove contaminants from air