Causes Of Wastes Flashcards

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Waste that comes from the environment is known as

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Natural or NATURAL WASTES

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2
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Waste produced by humans is known as

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Anthropogenic waste

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3
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The wastes from residential areas are commonly disposed of by the local government and sometimes referred to as the

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Residential

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4
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generate organic wastes such as plant and animal materials.

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Agricultural

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5
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include supermarkets, restaurants, commercial buildings, hotels, auto mechanic workshops, and others.

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Commercial

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6
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include the mine tailings which are the waste left after ore extraction from rock, harmful gases from blastings, and overburden materials.

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Mining

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7
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These wastes consist of various materials such as concrete, metals, plastics, solvents, and hazardous wastes such as paints, and asbestos.

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Industrial

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8
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Various regions across the globe generate varying amounts of wastes every year due to varying levels of income and degree of industrialization.

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Worlds waste generation

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9
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According to 2013 data, most of the waste in the country come from residential and household sources.

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Philippine waste

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10
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Msw

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Municipal solid waste

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11
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One of the major contributors of wastes in the industrial sector is the

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Construction and demolition

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