Solid Waste Disposal
Grace Taylor
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers waste management for the AP Environmental Science exam. Key topics include: types of waste (municipal, non-municipal, hazardous), sources of waste (residential, industrial, etc.), waste disposal methods (landfilling, incineration, alternatives), and the effects of improper disposal (pollution, health hazards). It also highlights important case studies and exam tips for both multiple-choice and free-response questions.
#AP Environmental Science: Waste Management Study Guide 📚
Hey there! Let's get you prepped and confident for the AP Environmental Science exam. We're focusing on waste management, a HUGE topic, so let's break it down into manageable, easy-to-remember chunks.
#Introduction to Waste 🌎
Waste is a human concept – in nature, everything gets reused! But we humans generate a LOT of stuff we consider useless. This section will cover the types of waste, their sources, and the impact of improper disposal.
The key is to reduce waste, reuse resources, and manage what's left sustainably.
#Waste Generation Facts
- Industries create over 7.6 billion tons of solid waste yearly.
- Over 40 million tons of industrial waste is hazardous.
- Developed nations, especially the US, produce the most waste per person.
- Landfills are becoming less viable due to capacity and regulations.
Remember: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! (in that order of priority!)
#Sources of Solid Waste 🏭
Where does all this waste come from? Let's break it down:
- Residential: Household trash (food scraps, paper, plastics)
- Commercial: Business waste (packaging, office paper)
- Industrial: Factory byproducts (chemicals, machinery parts)
- Construction & Demolition: Building debris (wood, bricks)
- *Agricultural...
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