APES "SOLID WASTE CHALLENGE"

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What regulation requires hazardous waste producers to document how waste is handled?

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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is the regulation that requires hazardous waste producers to document how waste is handled.

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What is the 4th most abundant type of municipal waste?

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Plastics are the 4th most abundant type of municipal waste.

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What is the goal of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)?

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The goal of RCRA is to manage toxic chemicals being used by industry.

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What is a key advantage of bioremediation and phytoremediation?

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The best thing about bioremediation and phytoremediation is their low cost.

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What does the term 'dematerialization' refer to in waste management?

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Dematerialization refers to the process where newly made products, like pop cans, weigh less than their older counterparts.

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What is the Superfund Act?

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The Superfund Act is a federal law designed to clean up sites contaminated with hazardous substances and pollutants.

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What is the purpose of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990?

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The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 aims to reduce the amount of pollution through cost-effective changes in production, operation, and raw materials use.

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What does TOSCA stand for and what is its purpose?

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TOSCA stands for the Toxic Substances Control Act, which regulates the introduction of new or already existing chemicals.

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What is the significance of the term 'hazardous waste'?

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Hazardous waste is waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.

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What is the difference between bioremediation and phytoremediation?

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Bioremediation uses microorganisms to degrade environmental contaminants, while phytoremediation uses plants to absorb and remove pollutants.