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The Problem of Waste - Coggle Diagram
The Problem of Waste
culture
misunderstanding surrounding what is recyclable and what isn't
someone else's problem
not enough recycling facilities
lack of education
lack of understanding surrounding the scale of the problem
liquid waste
chemically polluted water
pollution of natural water courses
toxic
sewerage
waste water
hosepipes
home pools hottubs and ponds
excess water wasted while toothbrushing and showering
sewerage
water treatment facilities
Storm water and flooding
run off of chemicals and animal waste affecting natural water courses
Soilid waste
recyclable
wrapping biodegradable waste in plastic for disposal
dog waste
food waste
garden waste
Sorted at home for recycling
paper
some plastics
cans, metal
food waste
glass
non-recyclable
incineration
greenhouse gas emmissions
trash left to blow around outdoors
poorly designed bins
rubbish blown around in wind
wildlife raiding bins
seagulls
foxes
cats
rats
damage to wildlife and habitats
lack of bins
bins not emptied often enough
Environmental impacts
landfill
length of time to decompose from approx 5 to 4000 years
greenhouse gas emissions
fires
eyesore
smells
decrease value of local housing