Prevention & Management of Environmental Health Issues

A set of 50 vocabulary flashcards covering solid waste management, recycling practices, refuse categories, and community health action concepts from the lecture.

Solid Waste Management

A systematic approach to minimize the impact of solid waste on human health through effective collection, transportation, and disposal.

RA No. 9003

The Philippine law that establishes ecological solid waste management programs and promotes the 3Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle.

3Rs of Ecological Waste Management

The guiding principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle to lessen waste generation and conserve resources.

Reduce

Lowering the amount of waste produced by choosing products with minimal packaging or longer lifespans.

Reuse

Extending a product’s life by using it again for the same or a different purpose instead of discarding it.

Recycle

Processing used materials into new products to prevent waste, conserve resources, and save energy.

Zero Waste Management

A strategy aiming to ensure products are reused, repaired, or recycled, leaving no trash for landfills or incinerators.

Waste Disposal

Proper discarding of materials in compliance with local environmental guidelines or laws.

Biodegradable Waste

Organic material such as food scraps that can decompose naturally and be converted into compost.

Recyclable Waste

Items like paper, glass, metals, and certain plastics that can be processed into new materials.

Non-Recyclable Waste

Materials that cannot be reclaimed for recycling due to contamination or composition.

Non-Compostable Waste

Substances that do not break down into organic components usable as soil fertilizer.

Smart Consumer

A buyer who selects products based on environmental impact, favoring minimal or eco-friendly packaging.

Bulk Buying

Purchasing large quantities to reduce packaging waste and often save money.

Refillable Packaging

Containers designed to be replenished with product, reducing single-use waste.

Composting

Controlled decomposition of organic waste to produce nutrient-rich fertilizer.

Biodegradable Fertilizer

Soil enhancer created from decomposed organic household waste.

Selling Recyclables

Earning income by collecting and selling recyclable materials like paper, cans, and scrap metals.

Community Recycling

Citizen-supported programs encouraging local participation in collection and processing of recyclables.

Energy Saving (via Recycling)

Using less energy to create products from recycled materials compared to raw resources.

Natural Resource Conservation

Preservation of finite resources achieved by reusing and recycling materials.

Environmental Protection (via Recycling)

Reducing pollution and landfill use by diverting waste into recycling streams.

Economic Benefits of Recycling

Creating livelihood opportunities through salvaging and processing waste into profitable products.

Garbage

Leftover food materials such as vegetable peelings and meat scraps.

Rubbish

Non-food waste like bottles, broken glass, cans, paper, and metal pieces.

Ashes

Residue from fires used for cooking, heating, or on-site incineration.

Street Refuse

Swept dirt, leaves, litter-bin contents, and catch-basin debris from public areas.

Dead Animals (Refuse)

Lifeless animals such as dogs or livestock that die from disease or accidents.

Abandoned Vehicles

Unwanted cars or trucks left on public property, considered bulky waste.

Industrial Wastes

Factory by-products like food-processing sludge, boiler ash, and metal shavings.

Demolition Wastes

Materials such as lumber, pipes, and bricks from dismantled buildings.

Construction Wastes

Scrap lumber, pipes, and other debris generated during building projects.

Special Wastes

Hazardous solid or liquid wastes requiring special handling and disposal.

Hazardous Wastes

Substances dangerous to health or environment, including chemicals and toxic materials.

Explosives (as Waste)

Discarded reactive materials that can detonate and pose high risk.

Pathological Wastes

Human or animal tissues and fluids from medical procedures requiring special disposal.

Radioactive Materials

Waste emitting ionizing radiation, necessitating stringent containment.

Batteries (as Waste)

Spent cells containing heavy metals and chemicals classified as hazardous waste.

Sewage Treatment Residue

Solid by-products from screening, grit removal, or septic tank sludge.

Stable Manure

Animal waste from barns and stables used in agriculture or requiring disposal.

Street Night Soil

Human waste wrapped and discarded on streets, often from pail systems.

Yard Cuttings

Leaves, branches, and grass produced during garden maintenance or storm cleanup.

Community Action Program

Collective community effort to plan, implement, and evaluate health improvement projects.

Evidence-Based Strategies

Interventions proven effective through research and applied in community programs.

Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change

Integrated adjustments to rules, procedures, and surroundings to sustain health improvements.

Evaluation of Community Health Outcomes

Measuring success and impact of programs on population well-being.

Local Commitment

Dedicated participation of community members and leaders in health initiatives.

Collaborative Improvement Processes

Joint efforts among stakeholders to plan, act, and review community health projects.

Catch-Basin Dirt

Accumulated debris removed from storm-drain basins, classified as street refuse.

Scrap Metals

Discarded metal pieces recyclable into new products and potential income sources.