Environmental Science S1 Final- Waste Management and Sustainability

Solid Waste

Refers to discarded materials that are not liquid or gas, which can originate from households, commercial businesses, and industrial processes.

Trash

that includes various types of waste such as food scraps, packaging, and non-recyclable items, often ending up in landfills if not managed properly.

Incinerate

To burn waste materials at high temperatures to reduce their volume and generate energy, while minimizing environmental impact.

Recycle

the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials, reducing the volume of waste and conserving resources.

Landfill

A site for the disposal of waste materials, where trash is buried and managed to minimize environmental impact.

Sustainability

The ability to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs, emphasizing environmental stewardship and resource conservation.

Interdependence

the relationship between living organisms and their environment, highlighting how they rely on each other for survival and resource management.

Space

A concept in ecology referring to the reliance of species and ecosystems on one another for survival and functionality, highlighting the connections within the environment.