W A S T E ! By, Viktoria Purszky

W H A T I S W A S T E ? Items which people no longer have any use for Items which people discard due to hazerdous properties The largest component of waste is paper!

W H Y S O M U C H W A S T E ? For an increasment of population An increased material standard of living The packaging of food/other products

S E W A G E ! The form of waste that we create most frequently Removes in various ways: Primary Treatment, Secondary Treatment, Tertiary Treatment

L A N D F I L L S ! A site for the disposal of waste Open dumps are a threat to the environment Engineered landfills provide safety

I N C I N E R A T I O N ! A disposal method that involves combustion of waste material Incineration has some advantages However the disadvantage is, Incinerators contribute to carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

I S S U E S I N V A N C O U V E R ! Vancouver garbage workers have gone on strike Landfill station closed due to dispute Many residents have taken matters into their own hands

R E C Y C L I N G ! Involves seperating the different elements of garbage Allows useful materials to be collected and reused Provides many advantages The easiest way to increase recycling is to stop the waste before it starts!

H A Z A R D O U S W A S T E S ! Wastes which pose a particular threat to health or the environment Some materials are highly flammable, and some are corrosive or radioactive Main sources of hazardous wastes are industrial and domestic toxins and wastes There is a danger in disposing of these wastes in normal landfill sites

D E V E L O P I N G C O U N T R I E S – A D U M P I N G G R O U N D ? Before 1988, African countries were paid to have toxic wastes disposed of in their territories No care was taken while disposing of wastes Pesticides have also been exported to developing countries

H O W C A N W E S T O P W A S T E ? Reduce/Reuse/Recycle! Choose products with little or no packaging Use rechargable batteries Bring your own bags to the shop Buying your goods in bulk Buy refillable bottles or packets

T H E E N D REDUCE/REUSE/RECYLE!