What is recycling?
Waste Management Review

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Recycling is the collection of materials that can be broken down and reprocessed to make new items.
2.
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What are the methods of solid waste disposal?
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Methods of solid waste disposal include landfills, open dumping, incineration, and recovery.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is hazardous waste?
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Hazardous waste includes materials like paint, household cleaners, medical waste, and solvents that pose a risk to health or the environment.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the three main categories of waste?
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The three main categories of waste are municipal solid waste, hazardous waste, and industrial waste.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the benefit of incinerating waste?
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Incinerating waste reduces the material sent to landfills and can produce energy in the form of heat.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is NOT a benefit of incinerating waste?
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Incinerating waste does not neutralize all of the toxic materials.
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What is composting?
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Composting is the process of recycling organic waste, such as food scraps and yard waste, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.
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