Waste

Question 1

What is waste

Answer 1

Any unwanted material discarded because it has reached the end of its usefulness

Question 2

What is the “catch-all” phrase of waste

Answer 2

Municipal waste: Waste generated by households, commercial establishments, institutions, and industries

Question 3

What does Municipal waste contribute to

Answer 3

Waste stream (the flow of varied wastes from varied sources)

Question 4

What are the two types of waste

Answer 4

Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable

Question 5

Define Biodegradable

Answer 5

Waste that naturally decomposes over time (food, garden waste)

Question 6

Define Non-biodegradable

Answer 6

Waste that cannot be broken down by decomposers (plastic, glass, metals)

Question 7

How is waste a matter of socioeconomic conditions

Answer 7

Consumption and waste generation tend to rise with the standards of living ( the type of community will affect the amount and quality of waste generated)

Question 8

What are the first 2 impacts of poor solid waste management

Answer 8

Aesthetically piled garbage is unpleasant
Accumulated unsorted garbage release foul smells and contributes to air pollution

Question 9

What are the last 3 impacts of solid waste management

Answer 9

Insects reside in unsorted waste, increasing the likelihood of spreading diseases
Polluted liquid can be easy to water resources and contribute to water pollution
It can contaminate soil if discarded on open soil or unpaved surfaces

Question 10

Do we burn, dump, or bury trash

Answer 10

None of them are good ways to discard trash since they all contribute to some type of pollution