lecture 25 Flashcards
1
Q
Define Solid waste
A
unwanted and discarded materials that are solids
2
Q
Define municipal solid waste
A
garbage created from homes and workplaces
3
Q
What are the 2 main approaches to producing less waste
A
Waste Management, Waste reduction
4
Q
What are the 5 R’s of waste reduction
A
Refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, rethink
5
Q
What is the sustainability 6
A
- consume less
- redesign (to use less energy/material)
- develop (reusable materials, recycle products)
- design products to last
- reduce and remove unnecessary packaging
6
Q
Define composting
A
process in which biodegradable solid wastes are allowed to break down naturally and then reincorporated in soil
7
Q
Is a mass-burn or refuse-derived incinerator more environmentally friendly
A
refuse-derived
8
Q
How are hazardous wastes mainly managed
A
burning and burying
