Solid Domestic Waste

Solid domestic waste/municipal solid waste

Everything disposed of from homes and urban areas.

• household waste, construction debris, clothing

what is the main source of domestic waste

organic material such as garden waste, food/kitchen waste, wood, corks and the 2nd is paper

disposal methods

* landfills
* incineration
* composting
* recycling

landfills

 site for the disposal of waste materials

pro: cheap, accepts most forms, energy production

con: soil, groundwater and air pollution, deforestation

incineration

pros: reduces quantity, energy source and most types can be incinerated

cons: expensive, air pollution,

composting

natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil and plants

pro: improves soil quality, environmentally friendly

cons: selective,

recycling

the action or process of converting waste into reusable material

pros: minimises pollution, reduces need for certain materials

cons: selective, and expensive

linear economy

take, make, dump

circular economy

Restorative to environment, Use renewable energy, Eliminate toxic waste, Eradicate waste through **design**