Waste Management

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What is waste management?
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Waste management refers to the practice of proper waste disposal, including the collection, transport, processing, recycling, and monitoring of waste materials.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which materials can be recycled?
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Glass, paper, metals, and certain plastics can be recycled.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does biodegradable mean?
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Biodegradable refers to materials that can easily decompose in the soil, such as food scraps and yard waste.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is leachate?
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Leachate is a liquid that has passed through and seeped through solid waste in a landfill.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why is it important to reduce, reuse, and recycle?
Back
It is important to conserve natural resources, reduce pollution, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are non-biodegradable wastes?
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Non-biodegradable wastes are materials that do not decompose easily in the environment, such as plastics and metals.
7.
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What is composting?
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Composting is the process of recycling organic waste, such as food scraps and yard waste, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.
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