WHAT IS WASTE Environmental Science IN NATURE In

WHAT IS WASTE? Environmental Science

IN NATURE • In nature there is no such thing as waste • “…in biological cycles whatever is discarded by one organism becomes a resource for other living beings so that nothing is wasted and everything is transformed. ” • http: //www. eniscuola. net/en/argomento/wa ste/what-is-waste-and-howis-it-created/

BEGINNING OF WASTE • Historically waste isn’t a new thing • Much of our waste was organic (easily broken down by natural cycles) • Frugal societies Waste Pre-Industrial • Rarely were things thrown out • “stuff” was reused • Awesome archeological sites Workshops & Kitchen Human & Animal Carcasses & Remains • http: //www. eniscuola. net/en/argom ento/waste/what-is-waste/what-iswaste-and-how-is-it-created/

INDUSTRIAL AND CONSUMER SOCIETIES • The Industrial Revolution • The production of more goods • Increase consumer waste • Introduction of INORGANIC products • http: //www. eniscuola. net/en/argo mento/waste/what-is-waste/whatis-waste-and-how-is-it-created/

Current Waste Municipal Solid Waste Hazardous Waste E-Waste

MUNICIPAL WASTE • Waste from residences, commercial buildings, hospitals and schools • • • Paper Containers and packaging Food waste Yard trimmings Inorganic materials • https: //enviroliteracy. org/environment-society/waste-management/what-is-waste/

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HAZARDOUS WASTE • “Hazardous wastes are poisonous byproducts of manufacturing, farming, city septic systems, construction, automotive garages, laboratories, hospitals, and other industries” • Comes in three forms – solid, liquid and gas • Looks like: • • • Paint Used motor oil Batteries Shoe polish Laundry detergent • https: //www. nationalgeographic. com/environment/g lobal-warming/toxic-waste/ • https: //enviroliteracy. org/environment-society/waste -management/what-is-waste/

E- WASTE • Commercial, Schools, Individual • Electronic devices – Contain hazardous materials • • • Computers Fax machines Copiers Televisions Cell phones • https: //enviroliteracy. org/environmentsociety/waste-management/what-iswaste/