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 Source reduction and recycling are the keys to waste management Source reduction involves reducing the amount and toxicity of waste produced and subsequently discarded. Recycling
is a system of collecting, processing, and remanufacturing materials
into new products. Once these recycled materials have been purchased
by consumers, the recycling loop is closed.
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REDUCE!
REUSE! RECYCLE!  Garbologist
Dr. William Rathje is a strong proponent of source reduction.
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Each day, as waste is delivered to a landfill, it is spread out and compacted by bulldozers. At the end of the day, the waste is covered with dirt. Covering it with dirt helps keep odors in check and discourages small animals from foraging in the landfill. The resulting layers of dirt and waste may rise above the normal level of the land by 50-100 feet, significantly altering the environment throughout the area. | ||||||||||
 Composting
converts yard waste into a valuable soil amendment for gardening. It's
recycling.naturally.  Reusing is using a product again, either for its original purpose, or in a completely different way. For example, a can could be used for watering plants, or as a pencil holder.  Recycling
is the process of making new products out of used materials. When aluminum
cans are recycled, the aluminum is melted, pressed into sheets, and
reformed into a new product.
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Don't forget
another option:
Some items can be REPAIRED!!!  |
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Personal choices and the
decisions that are made by each person can have a significant impact
on resource consumption, waste generation, and the environment.
YOU can:
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Vocabulary:
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