Environment Flashcards
The sum total of all living and nonliving things that influence human life.
Environment
Systematic process of managing waste in a way that minimizes its negative impact on the environment.
Ecological waste management
Also known as the ecological solid waste management act of 2000
Ecological Waste Management - RA 9003
The philippine law that mandates the proper segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment, and disposal of solid waste.
Ecological Waste Management - RA 9003
What are the five key provisions of RA 9003?
Solid waste management
Segregation of waste at source
Recycling and composting
Waste reduction and minimization
Proper waste disposal
What are the three economic benefits?
Reduce the cost of waste disposal
More job opportunities
Boost company reputation
What are the three environmental benefits?
Reduce waste in landfills
Reduce greenhouse gases
Reduce pollution
What are the six objectives of ecological waste management?
Minimize the production of waste
Reduce pollution effect
Protect groundwater sources
Ensure sustainability
Promote public awareness
Foster social equality, equity, and inclusion
What are the 5F’s?
Factory returnables
Fuel materials
Filling materials
Fertilizer materials
Feed materials
Used for handicrafts or sold to junk shops.
Factory returnables
Used for cooking purposes.
Fuel materials
Unusable or unwanted materials which can be contactly packed in plastic bags buried low places putting stones and soil over.
Filling materials
Used for making compost to enrich the soil for growing plants.
Fertilizer materials
Used for house pets or livestock.
Feed materials
What are the 3r’s?
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
The less you use, the less waste you produce.
Reduce
Don’t throw broken items, but turn them into great things.
Reuse
Remanufacturing a product to be sold as new.
Recycle
