Waste sorting A help for life Waste sorting

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Waste sorting… A help for life…!

Waste sorting… A help for life…!

Waste sorting is a way to separate urban solid waste.

Waste sorting is a way to separate urban solid waste.

The composition of rubbish is difficult to establish, because it changes from an area

The composition of rubbish is difficult to establish, because it changes from an area to another and depends on the economic and cultural level of its citizens but also on the industrial production of the place.

A typical container for the waste sorting is the so-called “bell” due to its

A typical container for the waste sorting is the so-called “bell” due to its shape. It is usually used for the separation of glass and plastic.

In many towns an incentive is applied for people who practice the waste sorting.

In many towns an incentive is applied for people who practice the waste sorting. In fact the principle of “more you pollute, more you have to pay” is applied, and it means that more you recycle and more you spare money.

Kind of Wastes

Kind of Wastes

Aluminum Ø Aluminum packaging is usually gathered with other kind of materials with the

Aluminum Ø Aluminum packaging is usually gathered with other kind of materials with the “multimaterial” system. Ø Alluminum, with other materials, can be put into bags.

The simplest way to divide aluminum from other metal is through a magnet: aluminium

The simplest way to divide aluminum from other metal is through a magnet: aluminium isn’t attracted.

Organic The organic part, a. k. a. wet, is the compostable part of domestic

Organic The organic part, a. k. a. wet, is the compostable part of domestic waste and amounts to ~2530%. In landfills the so-called biogas (methane) is producted that sometimes is used as energetic source.

Paper Ø Paper, made of cellulose, can be recycled: cellulose is extracted from wood

Paper Ø Paper, made of cellulose, can be recycled: cellulose is extracted from wood and other plants. Ø During the recycling of paper there are some procedures to remove the ink.

Plastic Also for plastic waste sorting there are some basic rules. Ø Every kind

Plastic Also for plastic waste sorting there are some basic rules. Ø Every kind of plastic could be recycled, but if it is contaminated it can’t be recycled. Ø

Make the difference!!!

Make the difference!!!

Realized by: Simona Schiattone & Monica D’Agostino Translation by Michele Campobasso & Dario Lorè

Realized by: Simona Schiattone & Monica D’Agostino Translation by Michele Campobasso & Dario Lorè Class 3°E of Scientific High School “D. De Ruggieri” For the PROJECT HELP Professors who helped us: Angela Franchino & Anna Maria Tramonte A. S. 2008/2009