π Topic Summary
Sustainable waste management focuses on minimizing the environmental impact of waste disposal. It involves strategies like reducing waste generation, reusing materials, recycling, composting, and employing responsible disposal methods such as waste-to-energy conversion. The goal is to create a circular economy where resources are used efficiently and waste is minimized, promoting environmental protection and resource conservation.
β»οΈ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the following terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Recycling |
A. The process of decomposing organic matter and recycling it as fertilizer and soil amendment. |
| 2. Composting |
B. A system where waste is converted into energy, reducing landfill volume. |
| 3. Waste-to-Energy |
C. Collecting and processing used materials into new products. |
| 4. Waste Reduction |
D. Minimizing the amount of waste generated in the first place. |
| 5. Landfill |
E. A site for the disposal of waste materials by burial. |
Answers:
- π 1 - C
- π‘ 2 - A
- π 3 - B
- π± 4 - D
- ποΈ 5 - E
π Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following paragraph using the words provided below:
(Incineration, Methane, Landfills, Sustainable, Environment)
__________ waste management practices aim to minimize harm to the __________. One common disposal method is using __________, but this can release __________ a potent greenhouse gas. ___________, which is a type of waste-to-energy conversion, can also be used but needs careful management of air pollution.
Answers:
- π Sustainable
- π± Environment
- ποΈ Landfills
- π₯ Methane
- π Incineration
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
Answer the following question in a few sentences:
What are some barriers to implementing sustainable waste management strategies in developing countries, and how can these barriers be overcome?