2. Environmental Science CH. 24 Notes Solid and Hazardous Wastes

3. New Year’s Resolution What are 2 things that you do or use that you could change to reduce the amount of trash you produce? – For example: bring a reusable water bottle to school instead of buying water or soda in disposable bottles

4. Trash Challenge What can you do with this plastic tube other than throw it away or recycle it? – Be creative – You can ask for more than one tube – Prizes for the top 3 ideas!! – Finished idea is due by Tuesday, Jan. 17 – GOOD LUCK!!!

5. Humans produce solid waste and hazardous waste No single solution Combination of – Source reduction – Reuse – Recycling – Composting – Burning – Landfills

6. “Trash without a country” United States produces more solid waste per person than any other country – 2.0 kg or 4.5 lb/day Barges of trash circle the globe looking for a disposal spot

7. Manufactured Products Some made with the potential to be repaired, reused or recycled Others intended for one time use – Diapers, paper napkins, etc. Packaging – Attractiveness (marketing) – Protection – Sanitary

8. Types of waste MSW –Municipal Solid Waste 1.5 % of total waste Homes, offices, stores, restaurants, schools, commercial and industrial facilities Heterogenous mix of – Paper, yard waste, plastic, metal, wood, food, glass, rubber, leather, textiles – Compostion changes with times Non-MSW Over 98% of total waste Mining (75%) Agriculture (13%) Industry (9.5%)

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11. Disposal Open dumps Landfills Incineration Composting

12. Waste Prevention Resource conservation (source reduction) Reusing products Recycling Composting