12. Waste Management
Waste management is the process of collecting, transporting, processing, recycling, or disposing of waste materials. Effective waste management is crucial for protecting public health, the environment, and achieving sustainable development. Different types of waste, including solid, liquid, and gaseous waste, originate from various sources and require appropriate disposal methods to mitigate environmental impact.
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What we have learnt
- Waste is any material discarded as unwanted or useless.
- Proper waste management involves various strategies, including landfilling, incineration, composting, and recycling.
- Sustainable waste management is essential for ecosystem protection, public health, and climate change mitigation.
Key Concepts
- -- Solid Waste
- Materials discarded in solid form, such as household and industrial waste.
- -- Liquid Waste
- Waste in liquid form, including domestic sewage and industrial effluents.
- -- Gaseous Waste
- Emissions and harmful gases released into the atmosphere from various sources.
- -- 3Rs Principle
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - strategies for effective waste management.
- -- Hazardous Waste
- Waste that poses a risk to health or the environment, requiring special disposal methods.
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