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[[Irradiation]] can be used for the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]].

[[Irradiation]]disinfects [[Healthcare Waste|waste]] by exposing it to gamma rays that are fatal to bacteria using the radioactive isotope of Cobalt75<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>. In irradiation for sterilization of equipment or treatment of [[Healthcare Waste|waste]], the radiation is intended to kill pathogens<ref name="Mals"/>. When UV is used for disinfection, the radiation in the UV-C spectrum, which is more germicidal is employed<ref name="Mals" />. Some [[Irradiation]] treatment systems use electron beams. Both gamma rays and electron beams can penetrate plastic bags used for waste collection, so the waste does not need to be removed from the bag before treatment<ref name="Mals" />.

[[Irradiation]]disinfects [[Healthcare Waste|waste]] by exposing it to gamma rays that are fatal to bacteria using the radioactive isotope of Cobalt75<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm Malsparo]</ref>. In irradiation for sterilization of equipment or treatment of [[Healthcare Waste|waste]], the radiation is intended to kill pathogens<ref name="Mals"/>. When UV is used for disinfection, the radiation in the UV-C spectrum, which is more germicidal is employed<ref name="Mals" />. Some [[Irradiation]] treatment systems use electron beams. Both gamma rays and electron beams can penetrate plastic bags used for waste collection, so the waste does not need to be removed from the bag before treatment<ref name="Mals" />.

[[Irradiation]] does not change the appearance of the waste so process designers often install mechanical grinding or shredding upstream. This also makes the waste pieces smaller, which tends to enhance the efficacy of the treatment.

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 [[Irradiation]] can be used for the treatment of [[Healthcare Waste]].
-[[Irradiation]]disinfects [[Healthcare Waste|waste]] by exposing it to gamma rays that are fatal to bacteria using the radioactive isotope of Cobalt75<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm/ Malsparo]</ref>. In irradiation for sterilization of equipment or treatment of [[Healthcare Waste|waste]], the radiation is intended to kill pathogens<ref name="Mals"/>. When UV is used for disinfection, the radiation in the UV-C spectrum, which is more germicidal is employed<ref name="Mals" />. Some [[Irradiation]] treatment systems use electron beams. Both gamma rays and electron beams can penetrate plastic bags used for waste collection, so the waste does not need to be removed from the bag before treatment<ref name="Mals" />.
+[[Irradiation]]disinfects [[Healthcare Waste|waste]] by exposing it to gamma rays that are fatal to bacteria using the radioactive isotope of Cobalt75<ref name="Mals">[https://www.malsparo.com/treat2.htm Malsparo]</ref>. In irradiation for sterilization of equipment or treatment of [[Healthcare Waste|waste]], the radiation is intended to kill pathogens<ref name="Mals"/>. When UV is used for disinfection, the radiation in the UV-C spectrum, which is more germicidal is employed<ref name="Mals" />. Some [[Irradiation]] treatment systems use electron beams. Both gamma rays and electron beams can penetrate plastic bags used for waste collection, so the waste does not need to be removed from the bag before treatment<ref name="Mals" />.
 [[Irradiation]] does not change the appearance of the waste so process designers often install mechanical grinding or shredding upstream. This also makes the waste pieces smaller, which tends to enhance the efficacy of the treatment.