17. Waste and Environmental Health Review

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What made up 33.9% of municipal waste in 2006?

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Paper made up 33.9% of municipal waste in 2006.

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Which strategy saves enough energy to power millions of homes despite its costs?

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Recycling saves enough energy to power millions of homes.

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What is the goal of recovery in waste management?

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The goal of recovery is to reuse useful matter, whether manufactured or plant-based.

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What type of materials interact chemically with metal, eating through them?

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Corrosive materials interact chemically with metal, causing deterioration.

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What is the term for the amount of a substance needed to cause a response?

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Threshold dose is the amount of a substance needed to cause a response.

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What is the relationship between dose and response in toxicology?

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The dose-response relationship describes how the effect of a substance changes with varying doses.

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What is the process of reducing waste at the source called?

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Source reduction is the process of reducing waste at its origin.

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What is the purpose of composting in waste management?

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Composting is used to recycle organic waste into nutrient-rich soil.

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What is the environmental impact of incineration?

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Incineration can reduce waste volume but may release harmful emissions.

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What are the three Rs of waste management?

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The three Rs are Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.