Waste Management

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What is waste management?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

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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 is leachate?

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A liquid that has passed through and seeped through solid waste in a landfill.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is waste-to-energy?

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Energy released by incinerators that is converted to electricity.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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What are biodegradable wastes?

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Wastes that can easily decompose in the soil.

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Which item should you NOT put in your compost pile?

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Plastic.

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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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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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What is composting?

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A natural process of recycling organic matter, such as food scraps and yard waste, into a valuable fertilizer.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What are hazardous wastes?

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Wastes that pose a risk to human health or the environment due to their toxic, reactive, or corrosive nature.

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What is a landfill?

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A site for the disposal of waste materials by burial.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1