Urban waste and its disposal- Manila Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Manila?
A
It is the capital of the Philippines
2
Q
What is the main problem in Manila regarding waste?
A
Many HICs ship their waste to Manila to be stored as landfill, including their own waste of 10k tonnes a day.
3
Q
What are the social struggles for people who live and work in those ‘garbage mountains’?
A
Bad smell, make less than $2 a day, poor health and sanitation.
4
Q
Environmental impacts in the area?
A
Poor air quality and unaesthetic view of the area, release of methane by decaying organic matter, only 55% of waste collected.
