Waste Management

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What is the Law of Conservation of Matter?

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Matter cannot be created or destroyed; it only changes form.

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What are biodegradable wastes?

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Wastes that can easily decompose in the soil.

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What are the 3 Rs of waste management?

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Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle.

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Why are non-biodegradable plastics a problem in the environment?

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They do not decompose or break down naturally.

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What are the problems associated with landfills?

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Leachate and methane production.

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Define waste management.

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The process of collecting, transporting, processing, recycling, or disposing of waste materials.

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What is recycling?

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The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.

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What does 'reduce' mean in the context of waste management?

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To minimize the amount of waste produced.

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What does 'reuse' mean in the context of waste management?

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To use an item more than once for the same or different purpose.

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What is leachate?

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A liquid that has percolated through a solid and leached out some of the constituents.