Observing the Moon and Eclipses Astronomy 311 Professor Lee Carkner Lecture 4.
Sci275 Ms Lee Moon Check Point Terrestrial Resource Plan
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Solid Waste – A Global Issue
Ms. Lee MoonAxia College of University of Phoenix
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As the human population grows our waste increases as well.
This presents an array of issues like:
Disposal MethodsWaste Reduction MethodsWater Source ContaminationHazardous Waste Materials
Why is Solid Waste an Issue?
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Despite regulations, runoff, dumping and evaporation is contaminating streams other water sources.
Since most streams and rivers are in low lying areas:
Runoff from landfills flows towards water.
Dumping, while illegal, is still an issue.
Evaporation of liquid garbage pollutants is re-released by rain.
Water Source Contamination
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Hazardous Wastes are Also an Endangerment
Industrial Chemicals Household Cleaners Automotive Supplies Pesticides
Hazardous Waste Concerns
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Solid Waste can be disposed of many ways:
Open Dumps Sanitary Landfills Incineration Composting
Disposal Methods
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Though garbage is not a new problem, participation in the solution is.
There are several steps that could gain awareness and help:
Education Legal Requirements with Consequences Think BEFORE You Buy Reusing Products By Recycling
How to Reduce Garbage
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Individuals and commercials sources of waste will react to any changes in a plethora of ways including:
Negatives: Attempt to Slow Regulations Attempts to Avoid Regulations Overall Discontent
Positives: Community & Corporate Participation Cleaner, Safer, & Healthier Living
Negative & Positive Reactions to Curbing Solid Waste