All Flashcards
What are the effects of improper landfill siting?
Groundwater contamination, habitat destruction, and decreased property values.
What are the consequences of plastic pollution?
Harm to wildlife, ecosystem disruption, and accumulation in the food chain.
How does incineration contribute to air pollution?
Releases particulate matter, dioxins, and heavy metals into the atmosphere.
What is the effect of methane release from landfills?
Contributes to global warming due to methane's high global warming potential.
What are the effects of e-waste mismanagement?
Releases toxic heavy metals into the environment and poses health risks to workers in informal recycling sectors.
What are the consequences of illegal dumping?
Contaminates soil and water, spreads disease, and degrades aesthetic value of the environment.
How does open burning of waste affect human health?
Releases toxic pollutants that cause respiratory problems, cancer, and other health issues.
What are the environmental effects of ocean dumping?
Harms marine life, pollutes water, and disrupts ecosystems.
What are the effects of food waste in landfills?
Generates methane gas, contributes to leachate production, and wastes valuable resources.
What are the consequences of mining waste mismanagement?
Contaminates soil and water, destroys habitats, and causes erosion and sedimentation.
How can reducing consumption promote sustainability?
Lowers waste generation and resource depletion.
How can reuse promote sustainability?
Extends product lifespan, reduces waste, and saves resources.
How can recycling promote sustainability?
Conserves resources, reduces landfill waste, and lowers pollution.
How can composting promote sustainability?
Reduces landfill waste and creates nutrient-rich soil amendment.
How can waste-to-energy conversion promote sustainability?
Reduces waste volume and generates energy.
How can improved landfill design promote sustainability?
Reduces pollution and methane emissions.
How can Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) promote sustainability?
Manufacturers take responsibility for end-of-life management of their products.
How can promoting a circular economy promote sustainability?
Minimizes waste and maximizes resource use.
How can implementing stricter regulations on waste disposal promote sustainability?
Ensures proper waste management and reduces pollution.
How can public awareness campaigns promote sustainability?
Educates people about waste reduction and proper disposal methods.
What is the 'waste hierarchy'?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - in order of priority.
Why is waste reduction important?
Conserves resources, reduces pollution, and saves energy.
What are the benefits of recycling?
Reduces landfill waste, conserves resources, and lowers pollution.
Why is proper waste management crucial?
Protects human health and the environment from pollution and disease.
What are the environmental impacts of landfills?
Soil and water contamination, methane emissions, and habitat destruction.
What are the environmental impacts of incineration?
Air pollution, ash disposal issues, and potential release of toxins.
How does waste composition vary?
By region, season, and economic factors.
What are the key components of MSW?
Paper, yard waste, plastics, metals, and food.
Why is leachate a concern in landfills?
It can contaminate groundwater and soil.
What are the benefits of composting?
Reduces landfill waste, creates nutrient-rich soil amendment.