Solid Waste

The video discusses solid waste, its types, and management strategies. It highlights the increase in waste post-industrialization and the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Key regulations like RCRA and CERCLA are explained, along with the concept of hazardous waste and Superfund sites. The video also covers landfill construction and the need for proper waste disposal methods.

What societal change led to an increase in solid waste production?

• The invention of plastic

• The agricultural revolution

• The industrial revolution

• The post-industrial throwaway society

Which of the following is NOT a type of municipal solid waste?

• E-waste

• Plastics

• Paper

• Glass

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

• To promote recycling of plastics

• To reduce municipal solid waste

• To regulate hazardous waste from creation to disposal

• To clean up contaminated sites

Which recycling process involves converting materials into new products of the same type?

• Incineration

• Open-loop recycling

• Composting

• Closed-loop recycling

What is a key benefit of composting in waste management?

• It reduces the need for landfills

• It generates hazardous waste

• It increases the production of plastics

• It requires incineration

What is the purpose of lining a landfill with clay?

• To increase the landfill's capacity

• To prevent leachate from contaminating the environment

• To allow water to leach out

• To prevent waste from decomposing

What is the last resort in the waste management hierarchy?

• Composting

• Incineration

• Landfilling

• Recycling