Causes Of Wastes Flashcards
Waste that comes from the environment is known as
Natural or NATURAL WASTES
Waste produced by humans is known as
Anthropogenic waste
The wastes from residential areas are commonly disposed of by the local government and sometimes referred to as the
Residential
generate organic wastes such as plant and animal materials.
Agricultural
include supermarkets, restaurants, commercial buildings, hotels, auto mechanic workshops, and others.
Commercial
include the mine tailings which are the waste left after ore extraction from rock, harmful gases from blastings, and overburden materials.
Mining
These wastes consist of various materials such as concrete, metals, plastics, solvents, and hazardous wastes such as paints, and asbestos.
Industrial
Various regions across the globe generate varying amounts of wastes every year due to varying levels of income and degree of industrialization.
Worlds waste generation
According to 2013 data, most of the waste in the country come from residential and household sources.
Philippine waste
Msw
Municipal solid waste
One of the major contributors of wastes in the industrial sector is the
Construction and demolition