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3.2.3.6 Urban Waste Disposal Flashcards

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Energy from waste

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Electricity and heat produced when general waste is safely burned at high temperatures and under carefully controlled conditions

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Incineration

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Thermal treatment of waste (burning)

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Landfill/burial

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The disposal of waste material by burying it

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MSW - Municipal Solid Waste

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Commonly known in the UK as refuse or rubbish. Most definitions do not include industrial waste, agricultural waste, medical waste, radioactive waste or sewage sludge. The composition of MSW varies between countries and changes over time.

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Organic waste

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Material that is biodegradable and comes from either a plant or animal

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Recovery

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The selective extraction of disposed materials for a specific next use, such as recycling, composting or energy generation

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Recycling

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When materials from which items are made are be reprocessed into new products

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Reuse

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The action of using something again

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Waste stream

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The complete flow of waste from its source through to recovery, recycling or disposal

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