Chapter 21 Quiz Learning Targets
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I can explain why there is essentially no waste in the natural world.
I can define solid waste.
I can provide examples of industrial solid waste and municipal solid waste (MSW).
I can compare what happens to solid waste in developed countries versus less developed countries.
I can define hazardous wastes and provide examples.
I can list the various classes of hazardous waste.
I can explain the purpose of waste management, waste reduction, and integrated waste management.
I can explain waste reduction in terms of the Four Rs: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle.
I can explain recycling by means of composting.
I can outline the six strategies to reduce resource use, waste, and pollution.
I can list the ways to Reuse.
I can distinguish between primary, closed-loop recycling and secondary recycling.
I can list the two types of wastes that can be recycled.
I can list the three steps of recycling.
I can identify the various practical uses of composting.
I can explain the role of Materials-recovery facilities (MRFs).
I can compare the usage of production paper vs recycled paper.
I can identify what makes up plastic.
I can explain why less than 10% of plastic is recycled.
I can list the advantages and disadvantages of recycling.
I can explain the processing that takes place using waste-to-energy incinerators.
I can distinguish between a sanitary landfill and an open dump.
I can list the advantages and disadvantages of using sanitary landfills.
I can outline the three main steps involved in an Integrated Hazard Waste Management system.
I can identify the location of the disposal of e-wastes and the problems associated with it.
I can explain the ways to detoxify hazardous wastes.
I can explain the ways to store hazardous wastes through deep-well disposal, surface impoundments,
and secure hazardous waste landfills.
I can list the advantages and disadvantages of deep-well disposal.
I can list the advantages and disadvantages of surface impoundments.
I can define and explain the importance of establishing environmental justice.
I can identify the communities in the U.S. that have the largest share of hazardous waste dumps.
I can list the factors that hinder reuse and recycling.
I can outline economic opportunities that can come from reusing, recycling, and composting.
I can list ways we can make a transition to become a low-waste society.