Matter

By Joanna Cisneros
& Ivan Hernandez
 Definition

The stuff of which the universe is composed; it has mass

and it occupies space. Matter comes in many forms such as
the stars, the air you breath, gasoline, trash and so on. It is
basically anything that surrounds you.
Waste Management
Communities, Schools, Homes
 About Waste
Waste is any kind of substance that is discarded after it is used.
There are many kinds of waste being thrown out on the streets ,
schools, homes, and anywhere around the world. There can be
hazardous waste that put human health and our environment at risk.
Which is why we should encourage others to think about what they
can do to control their habits.
Our Community Harmful Effects
Glass bottles are thrown
around streets.
Trash is thrown in oceans and
in garbages along with other
types of trash which can lead
to contamination.
Smoking Cigarettes causes
pollution to increase.
 Harmful Effects
School Trash makes our school
dirty.
Food Waste
Wrappers/Plastics
Trash Can
Homes Harmful Effects
Some products that are bought
and used at homes may contain
chemicals that can harm people
and are inflammable, explosive,
oxidising, toxic, irritant, or
infectious.
Batteries
Cleaning Product Sprays
 How Has Waste Management Changed
Throughout History?
Many places from all over the world have established organized waste
collection and landfill programs. By the 1900s the streets in America
had garbage trucks. Dumps were then used as a waste disposal method.
Changes in the society led to waste management. In the past few years,
the solid waste industry came up with a new technologies, such as
recycling. Nowadays we are able to reuse things and reduce waste by
helping out in communities.
 So What Can We Do?
We need to be extremely careful with products and
materials we buy and use.
Before throwing anything away, look for things that
can be re- used.
Make posters encouraging people to pick up any trash
seen in our community.
Protect the environment and gain money! You can
save recyclable things and take it to a recycling center
in exchange of money.
Separate different kinds of waste using different trash
bags to prevent contamination.