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High level nuclear waste consists of fuel that has been used and discharged. It probably contains about 1 percent U-235, some highly active fission products, some plutonium, and the rest (the majority) U-238. The fission products are of no use, except possibly for medical or industrial purposes. The plutonium if separated out could be used to make mixed oxide fuel (MOX). The uranium with a small amount of U-235 could be put through an enrichment plant to increase the U-235 content. Low enriched uranium could also be used in heavy water reactors (CANDU). None of these things can be done however without a spent fuel processing plant which does not exist in the US (not for commercial fuel anyway)
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Which countries have nuclear waste problems?
All countries that have nuclear reactors have nuclear waste and it is always a problem, though a manageable one.
What is the name of the Defunct nuclear waste storage site in Nevada?
It is the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository.
What is concentrate and contain method?
its a method use in nuclear waste management where the waste is concentrated and then isolated. this method also use for non nuclear waste management.
What source of energy produces radioactive waste?
Nuclear Energy
Can our nuclear waste go in to your water?
no, its not safe to dispose nuclear waste in water,rather it would be safe to dispose it in common salt trenches.
What percentage of waste is recycled in India?
50%
What percentage of waste is recycled in wales?
25 %
What percentage of wate in Singapore is recycled?
45% of solid waste in Singapore is recycled
What percentage of waste is recycled in the UK?
92% 92% I read that only 17.7% was being recycled.
How much waste is not recycled?
Australia: 56% of Australian waste either cannot be recycled, or is not recycled.
What percent solid waste is recycled?
In percent it is about 83% of our waste could be recycled.
What percentage of other organic is not recycled?
100 minus the percentage of other organic that IS recycled.100 minus the percentage of other organic that IS recycled.100 minus the percentage of other organic that IS recycled.100 minus the percentage of other organic that IS recycled.
What can garden waste be recycled into?
garden can be recycled into fertilizer
Are products made from recycled human waste?
are there any byproducts made from recycled human waste?
Can kitchen waste be recycled?
Yes. Food waste can be made into compost. Paper goods can be recycled as well. Many food and beverage containers can be recycled.
What percent of e-waste is recycled?
Electronic waste is commonly known as e-waste. Nearly 100% of this waste is recyclable, although ony about 12.5% is actually recycled.
How can recycle waste and non degradable waste?
yes it can be recycled
