Toxic Waste and Love Canal By: Cameron Shelley

What is toxic waste poisonous byproducts of manufacturing, farming, city septic systems, construction, automotive garages, laboratories, hospitals, and other industries. Toxic waste can be a liquid, solid, or sludge and contain chemicals, heavy metals, radiation, dangerous pathogens, and other toxins.

How does it affect the environment poisonous to life forms and affects the environment by debilitating plants and animals interrupts their growth cycles and even leads to extinction. By harming the environment, hazardous waste threatens humans.

causes it causes death or harm by being inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. Toxic material can be either human-made and others are naturally occurring in the environment.

problems may cause pollution Badly-managed landfill sites can attract vermin or cause litter EX: When plastics are burnt they can produce toxic substances

Help prevent toxic waste Use natural-ingredient products to clean whenever possible Keep drains clear with baking soda and hot water, use vinegar and lemon, and try to use other non-toxic household cleaning products.