Radioactive waste management involves the safe handling, treatment, and disposal of materials that emit radiation. These materials can come from various sources, including nuclear power plants, medical facilities, and research laboratories. Proper management is essential to protect human health and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation. The process includes several steps: collection, storage, and disposal. Waste is often categorized into low-level and high-level waste, with high-level waste requiring more stringent safety measures. Facilities like deep geological repositories are designed to securely contain high-level waste for thousands of years, ensuring it does not pose a risk to future generations.