Chapter 19 (Wastes) Vocab

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Main component of municipal waste?

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Paper

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Food...

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Biodegradable

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Plastic...

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Non-biodegradable

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Biodegradable

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Capable of being broken down by biological processes, like bacteria.

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Solid Waste

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A discarded solid material, such as garbage, refuse, or sludges.

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Municipal Solid Waste

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Waste from households and businesses.

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Landfill

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An area where wastes are permanently disposed.

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Leachate

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A liquid that has passed through solid waste and has extracted dissolved or suspended materials.

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Non-biodegradable:

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Cannot be broken down by biological process.

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NIMBY:

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Phrase meaning… “Not in my backyard.”