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Chapter 16 APES

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3 R's Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Source Reduction Reducing the consumption of non-renewable resources that harm the environment
Reuse Use of non-renewable resources multiple times
Recycling The reuse and re-consumption of non-renewable material
Closed-loop recycling Recycling of materials that do not require additives to remake consumer products
Open-loop recycing Recycling of materials with additives to remake consumer products
Composting The natural decaying process of organic matter into "humus" into soil
Waste Waste is any undesirable matter.
MSW Municipal Solid Waste
E-Waste Waste in the form of pieces of technology (e.g. TVs, Computers, cellphones etc.) that contain harmful metals and minerals.
Leachate Contaminate waste water from landfills
sanitary landfill landfills where waste that is unsafe for the environment are isolated from the environment.
Incineration The process of burning organic material in a massive furnace to reduce it's volume and produce heat.
Ash Burnt organic material
Waste-to-energy methane produced from landfills which can produce electricity
Cradle-To-Grave analysis Analysis of looking at what the outcomes of using certain raw materials and products will have on the environment. Looking at transportation, production, etc.
Integrated Waste Management Emphasizing that there are many great ways to manage waste, but also to focus on specific methods of waste management that are most effective.
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