SCEI210 - Unit 4 IP
SCEI210 - Unit 4 IP
Municipal Solid Waste
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American InterContinental University
Abstract
In this research paper we will be reviewing the history of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). We will describe what problems an open landfill, early landfill and a modern landfill are and how innovations are being implemented to the landfill to make it more productive and reduce the environmental impact.
Introduction
In this research paper we will be reviewing the history of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). We will describe what problems an open landfill, early landfill and a modern landfill are and how innovations are being implemented to the landfill to make it more productive and reduce the environmental impact. The Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is all of the garbage, refuse, trash or junk that gets thrown away from our homes or small businesses. Some of these items are grass clippings, furniture, clothing, bottles, food scraps, newspapers, appliances, paint, batteries, etc.
The environmental protection agency encourages practices that reduce the amount of waste needing to be disposed of, such as waste prevention, recycling, and composting. Waste prevention, is designing products to reduce the amount of waste that will later need to be thrown away and also to make the resulting waste less toxic. Recycling is the recovery of useful materials, such as paper, glass, plastic, and metals, from the trash to use to make new products, reducing the amount of virgin raw materials needed. Composting involves collecting organic waste, such as food scraps and yard trimmings, and storing it under conditions designed to help it break down naturally. This resulting compost can then be used as a natural fertilizer (eps.gov, 2014)
Open Dumps
The waste that we produce and dispose of on a daily basis ends up at the landfilled. In the 1950’s and 60’s it went to open dumps. Open dumping are abandoned piles of
Municipal Solid Waste
******** **********
American InterContinental University
Abstract
In this research paper we will be reviewing the history of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). We will describe what problems an open landfill, early landfill and a modern landfill are and how innovations are being implemented to the landfill to make it more productive and reduce the environmental impact.
Introduction
In this research paper we will be reviewing the history of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). We will describe what problems an open landfill, early landfill and a modern landfill are and how innovations are being implemented to the landfill to make it more productive and reduce the environmental impact. The Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is all of the garbage, refuse, trash or junk that gets thrown away from our homes or small businesses. Some of these items are grass clippings, furniture, clothing, bottles, food scraps, newspapers, appliances, paint, batteries, etc.
The environmental protection agency encourages practices that reduce the amount of waste needing to be disposed of, such as waste prevention, recycling, and composting. Waste prevention, is designing products to reduce the amount of waste that will later need to be thrown away and also to make the resulting waste less toxic. Recycling is the recovery of useful materials, such as paper, glass, plastic, and metals, from the trash to use to make new products, reducing the amount of virgin raw materials needed. Composting involves collecting organic waste, such as food scraps and yard trimmings, and storing it under conditions designed to help it break down naturally. This resulting compost can then be used as a natural fertilizer (eps.gov, 2014)
Open Dumps
The waste that we produce and dispose of on a daily basis ends up at the landfilled. In the 1950’s and 60’s it went to open dumps. Open dumping are abandoned piles of