DANGEROUS AND MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT ON BOARD DISNEY CRUISE LINE COMPANY SHIPS
Valentina-Mariana Manoiu1*, Alexandru-Ioan Craciun2
1Assoc.Prof.Dr. University of Bucharest, ROMANIA, valentina.mariana.manoiu@gmail.com
2Environmental Expert, Pro Biodiversitas, ROMANIA, alexandru.ioan.craciun@gmail.com
*Corresponding author
Abstract
The present paper presents, in a clear-cut manner, the overall management of dangerous waste and, in particular, of medical waste on board Disney Cruise Line (DCL) ships. In a previous paper, we analyzed the company’s environmental policy and cruise waste management, while another paper focused on waste collection, sorting and storage methods on board DCL company ships, as well as on their food waste management.
The paper is based on the analysis of the activity performed by the fleet’s environmental protection personnel, on the company’s internal regulation, as well as on field observations and the data collected by the specialized personnel. This complex work aims to analyze the prevention of the DCL cruise ships’ environmental impact by means of a rigorous dangerous waste (including medical waste) management. DCL is one of the global leaders in the entertainment industry, but also one of the “greenest” and most eco-friendly players in the field. The paper complements the findings of other studies conducted on this somewhat understudied topic.
The paper concludes that DCL aims to minimize its ships’ environmental impact by choosing environmentally-friendly methods and technologies for its dangerous waste management system, as well as by making an effort to reduce waste amounts and associated risks on board the ships. In 2013, DCL was declared the most environmentally-responsible cruise line. The company complies with all national and international environmental regulations, laws and conventions. The keywords that best define the framework that ensures the company’s eco-friendly approach, well-functioning operation and full compliance of integrated environmental policy norms are keeping thorough records, monitoring, oversight, awareness, responsibility and constant communication.
Keywords:Disney Cruise Line, environmental policy, dangerous waste management, medical waste management, on board
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