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What does the term 'solid waste' include according to the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?
What does the term 'solid waste' include according to the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?
- Plastic and paper waste only
- Hazardous chemical waste
- Household garbage, food wastes, yard wastes, and demolition or construction debris (correct)
- Industrial and agricultural waste only
What are the 3 R's of RA 9003?
What are the 3 R's of RA 9003?
- Reduce, Recover, Recycle (correct)
- Reuse, Replenish, Recycle
- Reduce, Reuse, Renew
- Refill, Recover, Renew
What is the main purpose of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?
What is the main purpose of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?
- To promote the use of plastic materials
- To regulate the emission of greenhouse gases
- To provide for an ecological solid waste management program (correct)
- To encourage deforestation
What is the meaning of 'waste management' as per the text?
What is the meaning of 'waste management' as per the text?
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When was the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 signed by the President?
When was the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 signed by the President?
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Solid Waste Management
- Solid waste includes all unwanted materials, including but not limited to garbage, trash, refuse, rubbish, and discarded materials, including waste materials that are recyclable or reusable.
- The 3 R's of RA 9003 are Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
- The main purpose of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 is to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program.
- Waste management refers to the collection, transportation, storage, and disposal of waste in a manner that is environmentally acceptable and that minimizes harm to the environment.
- The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 was signed by the President on January 26, 2001.
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