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Presented By Sreejith M U
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Kinds of Wastes
Solid wastes: domestic, commercial and industrial wastes
especially common as co-disposal of wastes Examples: Plastics, Styrofoam containers, bottles, cans, papers, scrap iron, and other trash
Non-biodegradable
Cannot be degraded (plastics, bottles, old machines, cans, Styrofoam containers and others)
Classification of Wastes according to their Effects on Human Health and the Environment
Hazardous wastes Substances unsafe to use commercially, industrially, agriculturally, or economically that are shipped, transported to or brought from the country of origin for dumping or disposal in, or in transit through, any part of the territory of the Philippines
Non-hazardous Substances safe to use commercially, industrially, agriculturally, or economically that are shipped, transported to or brought from the country of origin for dumping or disposal in, or in transit through, any part of the territory of the Philippines
Sources of Wastes
Households
Sources of Wastes
Agriculture
Fisheries
Affects our health Affects our socio-economic conditions Affects our coastal and marine environment Affects our climate
management stating that sound management of waste is among the major environmental issues for maintaining the quality of earths environment and achieving sustainable development .
systems Minimum production of waste. Maximising reuse of waste and recycling. Promoting environmentally sound waste disposal practices. Extending waste services.
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management services in deprived areas. Apply polluter pays principle by setting waste management charges for those who generate the wastes.
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