Solid Waste – A Global Issue

Ms. Lee MoonAxia College of University of Phoenix

As the human population grows our waste increases as well.

This presents an array of issues like:

Disposal MethodsWaste Reduction MethodsWater Source ContaminationHazardous Waste Materials

Why is Solid Waste an Issue?

Despite regulations, runoff, dumping and evaporation is contaminating streams other water sources.

Since most streams and rivers are in low lying areas:

Runoff from landfills flows towards water.

Dumping, while illegal, is still an issue.

Evaporation of liquid garbage pollutants is re-released by rain.

Water Source Contamination

Hazardous Wastes are Also an Endangerment

Industrial Chemicals Household Cleaners Automotive Supplies Pesticides

Hazardous Waste Concerns

Solid Waste can be disposed of many ways:

Open Dumps Sanitary Landfills Incineration Composting

Disposal Methods

Though garbage is not a new problem, participation in the solution is.

There are several steps that could gain awareness and help:

Education Legal Requirements with Consequences Think BEFORE You Buy Reusing Products By Recycling

How to Reduce Garbage

Individuals and commercials sources of waste will react to any changes in a plethora of ways including:

Negatives: Attempt to Slow Regulations Attempts to Avoid Regulations Overall Discontent

Positives: Community & Corporate Participation Cleaner, Safer, & Healthier Living

Negative & Positive Reactions to Curbing Solid Waste