8.3 Solid Domestic Waste

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What is solid domestic waste?

Household waste generated by households and small-scale commercial establishments

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Why can volume of SDW change over time?

  • Changing consumption patterns

  • Technological advancements

  • Waste management practices

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What is organic waste?

  • Food waste

  • Garden waste

  • Biodegradable materials

Based on cultural practices, dietary practices, seasonal factors

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Why might consumption of organic waste change?

  • Shifting food preferences

  • Increased consumption of processed foods

  • Advancements in waste management technologies that promote composting

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Where do paper and cardboard come from?

Packaging, newspapers, magazines

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What does volume of paper and cardboard depend on?

Digitalisation trends snd efforts to promote recycling and reduce paper consumption

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Where do plastics come from?

Packaging materials

Containers

Various use single items

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Why might have the volume and composition of plastic waste increased?

Due to widespread use of plastics in various sectors

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What can influence composition of plastic waste?

  • Changes in consumer behaviour

  • Government regulation

  • Recycling initiatives