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What is considered a characteristic of municipal solid waste (MSW)?
What is considered a characteristic of municipal solid waste (MSW)?
- Generated solely from industrial processes
- Consists only of hazardous materials
- Includes major components like food waste and plastics (correct)
- Exclusively produced by commercial establishments
Which type of waste is primarily produced from the manufacturing industry?
Which type of waste is primarily produced from the manufacturing industry?
- Industrial solid waste (correct)
- Construction waste
- Municipal solid waste
- Household waste
What is the main reason developing countries face challenges in waste management?
What is the main reason developing countries face challenges in waste management?
- They have stricter environmental regulations
- They generate less waste than developed countries
- They produce only organic waste
- They lack adequate waste processing facilities (correct)
How is pollution defined in the context provided?
How is pollution defined in the context provided?
Which of the following best distinguishes developed countries from developing countries regarding waste generation?
Which of the following best distinguishes developed countries from developing countries regarding waste generation?
What is the expected increase in waste production over the next 30 years?
What is the expected increase in waste production over the next 30 years?
What is a major environmental issue caused by improper waste management?
What is a major environmental issue caused by improper waste management?
How many single-use sachets are used daily in the Philippines?
How many single-use sachets are used daily in the Philippines?
Which type of pollution results in the death of 100,000 marine creatures annually?
Which type of pollution results in the death of 100,000 marine creatures annually?
What is a suggested solution to improve waste management?
What is a suggested solution to improve waste management?
What impact do microplastics have on human health?
What impact do microplastics have on human health?
In what way does improper waste management contribute to climate change?
In what way does improper waste management contribute to climate change?
What is primarily included in agricultural waste and residue?
What is primarily included in agricultural waste and residue?
What characterizes hazardous waste?
What characterizes hazardous waste?
Which of the following is an example of wastewater?
Which of the following is an example of wastewater?
What is the primary goal of waste management?
What is the primary goal of waste management?
Which of the following is NOT a method of waste management?
Which of the following is NOT a method of waste management?
Which of the following constitutes a major component of agricultural waste?
Which of the following constitutes a major component of agricultural waste?
Which waste type is described as used water that includes various substances?
Which waste type is described as used water that includes various substances?
Which of the following is a correct disposal method found in waste management?
Which of the following is a correct disposal method found in waste management?
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Waste definition
Waste definition
Any material, substance, or by-product discarded as no longer useful or required.
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
Waste generated from households, businesses, and commercial establishments.
MSW components
MSW components
Food waste, plastics, metals, glass, and small amounts of construction/hazardous waste.
Industrial Solid Waste
Industrial Solid Waste
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Industrial Solid Waste components
Industrial Solid Waste components
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Agricultural Waste
Agricultural Waste
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Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Waste
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Wastewater
Wastewater
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What is the goal of waste management?
What is the goal of waste management?
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Waste Management Methods
Waste Management Methods
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What does 'reducing waste' mean?
What does 'reducing waste' mean?
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What is dumping in landfills?
What is dumping in landfills?
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What is composting?
What is composting?
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Global Waste Production
Global Waste Production
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Philippines' Waste Crisis
Philippines' Waste Crisis
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Waste Management Problems
Waste Management Problems
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Microplastic Pollution
Microplastic Pollution
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Impact of Microplastic
Impact of Microplastic
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Solution: Waste Management Systems
Solution: Waste Management Systems
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Waste Management Importance
Waste Management Importance
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Study Notes
Wastes
- Wastes are any material, substance, or by-product that is eliminated or discarded as no longer useful or required after a process.
- They can be solid, liquid, or gas.
- All human activities generate waste.
- Developed countries generate more waste than developing countries.
- Developing countries face challenges in waste management.
Pollution
- Pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the environment.
Waste Classification
- Municipal Solid Waste (MSW): waste from households, businesses, and commercial establishments. Key components include food waste, plastics, metals, glass, and small amounts of construction and hazardous waste.
- Industrial Solid Waste: byproducts of manufacturing industries, encompasses materials like paper, packaging, waste from food processing, rubber, leather, and wood.
- Agricultural Waste and Residue: agricultural crop residues and agro-industrial by-products, like animal waste, husks, and straws.
- Hazardous Waste: toxic waste from industrial, agricultural, manufacturing, nuclear, hospitals, and healthcare facilities. Contains chemical, petrochemical, petroleum, metals, wood treatment, solvents, dry cleaners, pesticides, and herbicides.
Wastewater (Sewage)
- Also known as sewage water or dirty water.
- Includes human waste, food scraps, oils, soaps, and chemicals. Home wastewater includes water from sinks, showers, bathtubs, toilets, washing machines and dishwashers.
Waste Management
- Aims to manage and dispose of wastes. Methods include discarding, destroying, processing, recycling, reusing, or controlling waste.
- The goal is to reduce the amount of unusable materials and prevent potential health and environmental hazards.
- Methods include waste reduction, landfill dumping, recycling, incineration, composting, and sewage treatment.
- In 2016, humanity produced 2.01 billion tonnes of waste, an amount expected to increase by 70% in the next 30 years.
Problems from Improper Waste Management
- Landslides: waste dumps collapsing.
- Water contamination: water supplies becoming polluted.
- Flooding: clogged drains causing flooding.
- Disease transmission: spreading illness.
- Respiratory problems: exposure to air pollution from incineration.
- Biodiversity loss: negative impact on ecosystems.
- Decline in tourism: damaged landscapes negatively affects tourism.
- Climate change contribution: waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
- Threat to food sources: contaminated land and water impacting food production
Microplastics
- Tiny plastic particles (smaller than 5mm).
- Annually, 100,000 marine creatures die due to microplastic pollution.
- 1.2 million tonnes of microplastic waste is generated yearly.
- Difficult to clean up.
- Enters the human food chain through contaminated marine creatures.
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This quiz explores the concepts of waste generation, classification, and the impact of pollution on the environment. It covers different types of waste, including municipal, industrial, and agricultural waste, while addressing challenges in waste management, particularly in developing countries.
