Control Of Waste Production Flashcards

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How is control of waste production achieved?

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By implementing reduce, reuse, recycle

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How can individuals reduce their waste?

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They can reduce their waste output by reducing their consumption of goods that they do not really need.

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What objects can be reused?

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Glass bottles can be reused up to 40 times, after which they can be broken down and recycled.
The reuse of unwanted clothing byy charities.

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What can be done with modern materials today?

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They can now be collected, treated and re-formed into new products.

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Give examples of recyclable products

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examples are the recycling of paper, glass, different metals, plastics and organic waste.

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What % of household rubbish is organic matter?

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40%

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What can be done with organic matter that is waste?

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It can be broken down by oxygen-requiring bacteria to form a dark-coloured material called compost or humus.

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What can be done with compost or humus?

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This compost can be added to soil to improve the growth of plants.

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