Sustainability - Waste Management

Question 1

reduce

Answer 1

to decrease the amount of waste produced

Question 2

reuse

Answer 2

to refill and/or find another use for a product without processing it (other than cleaning)

Question 3

recycle

Answer 3

to reprocess materials into new and useful products

Question 4

recycling

pros and cons

Answer 4

pros:
- reduces landfill waste
- saves energy
- reduces the demand for raw materials

cons:
- not all items are recyclable
- recycling costs a lot of money
- if items are not washed properly it can become contaminated

Question 5

incineration

pros and cons

Answer 5

pros:
- heat used to burn materials can be used to produce energy
- reduces waste going to landfill
- some ash/waste products can be used for construction of roads

cons:
- produces GHGs/air pollution
- encourages waste as a constant supply is needed to burn

Question 6

SEPA

role in waste management

Answer 6

• working with other organisations to achieve the objectives of zero waste plan
• regulating waste management activities: landfill, incinerators, export of waste, WEEE & batteries, collecting & interpreting waste data, and tackling environmental crime