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What is the definition of solid waste?
What is the definition of solid waste?
- Only materials that are abandoned by being disposed of
- Any wasted material that is abandoned by being disposed of, burned, or incinerated, recycled, or regarded waste-like (correct)
- Any material that is burned or incinerated
- Materials that are recycled or regarded waste-like
What is putrescible waste mainly composed of?
What is putrescible waste mainly composed of?
- Degradable organic matter and moisture (correct)
- Non-degradable organic matter
- Non-biodegradable materials
- Inorganic matter and free liquids
What activities can produce solid waste?
What activities can produce solid waste?
- Only mining and agricultural activities
- Only industrial and commercial activities
- Only residential and communal activities
- Industrial, commercial, mining, agricultural, residential, and communal activities (correct)
What is municipal solid waste commonly known as?
What is municipal solid waste commonly known as?
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According to Annie Leonard, what happens when we throw anything away?
According to Annie Leonard, what happens when we throw anything away?
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What is the main component of putrescible waste?
What is the main component of putrescible waste?
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What activities can produce solid waste?
What activities can produce solid waste?
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How is a solid waste described?
How is a solid waste described?
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What is municipal solid waste commonly known as?
What is municipal solid waste commonly known as?
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According to Annie Leonard, what happens when we throw anything away?
According to Annie Leonard, what happens when we throw anything away?
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Study Notes
Solid Waste Definition and Composition
- Solid waste is defined as any discarded or abandoned material that is not a liquid or a gas.
Putrescible Waste
- Putrescible waste is mainly composed of organic matter, such as food waste, yard trimmings, and paper products.
- The main component of putrescible waste is organic matter.
Sources of Solid Waste
- Various activities can produce solid waste, including households, commercial establishments, institutions, and industrial facilities.
- Activities that produce solid waste include construction, demolition, and mining operations.
Municipal Solid Waste
- Municipal solid waste is commonly known as trash or garbage.
Consequences of Throwing Away Waste
- According to Annie Leonard, when we throw anything away, it doesn't actually go away, but rather gets transported to another place, often in a developing country.
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