What is waste management?

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What is waste management?

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Waste management is the process of collecting, transporting, processing, recycling, and disposing of waste materials in a safe and efficient manner.

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What is municipal solid waste?

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Waste produced by households and businesses.

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What is biodegradable waste?

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Waste that can be broken down naturally by microorganisms, such as food scraps and paper.

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What is non-biodegradable waste?

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Waste that cannot be broken down naturally and remains in the environment for a long time, such as plastic and metal.

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What is hazardous waste?

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Hazardous waste is any waste that poses a threat to human health or the environment.

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What is recycling?

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The process of converting waste materials into new products to prevent waste and reduce consumption of fresh raw materials.

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What is composting?

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A natural process of recycling organic matter, such as food scraps and yard waste, into a valuable fertilizer.

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What is a landfill?

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A designated area where waste is disposed of and buried.

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What is leachate?

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Liquid that drains or 'leaches' from a landfill, which can contaminate groundwater.

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What is waste reduction?

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Strategies to minimize the amount of waste generated, such as using less packaging.