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Waste Generation - Coggle Diagram
Waste Generation
term of solid waste
rubbish
dry waste materials that are not decomposable, such as paper, glass, metal, and textiles
litter
waste that is improperly disposed of in public places; small items like wrappers or bottles that are discarded on streets or parks rather than being placed in designated waste containers
garbage
organic waste, particularly food waste. In some contexts, it may also include other types of waste that are capable of decaying
refuse
similar to rubbish and garbage, but includes all kinds of solid waste from homes and businesses
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sources of solid waste
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industries
industrial process wastes, scrap materials
agriculture/green waste
planting and harvesting of row, field, tree and vine crops
construction
dirt, stones, concrete, bricks, lumber, heating and electrical parts
Institutional (schools, hospitals, government centers)
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National Solid Waste Act
- address the management of solid waste and public cleanliness in the country
- managed by the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672)
- operates within the framework established by the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127)
definition
solid waste
useless and unwanted waste in solid form that generated from various activities, including residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural operations.
waste generation
involvement acts in which materials are identified as no longer being used and are either thrown away or gathered together for disposal
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