Control Of Waste Production Flashcards
How is control of waste production achieved?
By implementing reduce, reuse, recycle
How can individuals reduce their waste?
They can reduce their waste output by reducing their consumption of goods that they do not really need.
What objects can be reused?
Glass bottles can be reused up to 40 times, after which they can be broken down and recycled.
The reuse of unwanted clothing byy charities.
What can be done with modern materials today?
They can now be collected, treated and re-formed into new products.
Give examples of recyclable products
examples are the recycling of paper, glass, different metals, plastics and organic waste.
What % of household rubbish is organic matter?
40%
What can be done with organic matter that is waste?
It can be broken down by oxygen-requiring bacteria to form a dark-coloured material called compost or humus.
What can be done with compost or humus?
This compost can be added to soil to improve the growth of plants.
