Managing Wastes

Question 1

involves the recovery and reprocessing of materials from products after they have been used by consumers.

Answer 1

Recycling

Question 2

This involves turning used paper into pulp.
The mixture is then broken down into fibers.
Fibers are reused.

Answer 2

Recycling paper

Question 3

involves proper sorting, shredding, and melting.
● Nurdles (plastic pellets) are redesigned into new plastic products.

Answer 3

Recycling plastics

Question 4

Glass can be recycled over and over again.
Glass is usually sorted by color, melted, and reshaped into new glass products.

Answer 4

Recycling glass

Question 5

is a diagram which can guide homes, schools, and communities in making decisions regarding effective waste reduction and management.

Answer 5

Waste hierarchy

Question 6

This method involves the combustion of waste.

Answer 6

Incineration

Question 7

is a natural process of recycling decomposed organic materials into rich fertile soils known as composts.

Answer 7

Composting

Question 8

involves the dumping of wastes in a designated area.

Answer 8

Landfill waste management

Question 9

known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.
● This law aims to protect the public’s health and the environment through proper waste disposal and environment-friendly methods in utilizing our resources.

Answer 9

Republic act 9003