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• Bleach and recycle
  ...er impurities from materials, followed by the [[recycling]] of the treated materials. # '''Collection''': The materials to be recycled are collected and sorted based on their type and color.
  1 KB (200 words) - 19:32, 11 February 2024
• Recycling
  ...tion: /riːˈsaɪklɪŋ/) is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. The etymology of the word "recycling" comes from the prefix "r ...aterials. This can include [[sorting]], [[cleaning]], and [[shredding]] of materials.
  2 KB (223 words) - 23:00, 5 February 2024
• Waste Management
  == Waste Management == '''Waste Management''' (pronunciation: /weɪst ˈmænɪdʒmənt/) is the process of treating so
  2 KB (250 words) - 05:39, 14 February 2024
• Waste management
  ==Waste Management== '''Waste Management''' (pronounced: /weɪst ˈmænɪdʒmənt/) is the process of treating solid
  2 KB (245 words) - 23:27, 9 February 2024
• Source reduction
  ...source, typically by altering the design, manufacture, purchase, or use of materials and products to reduce their amount or toxicity before they become municipa * [[Waste Management]]: The process of treating solid wastes and offers a variety of solutions f
  1 KB (201 words) - 06:53, 13 February 2024
• Biodegradable
  ...tural processes of living organisms. The term is often used in relation to materials that are designed to decompose in the environment over time, reducing their ...or status". It was first used in the mid-20th century as a way to describe materials that could be broken down by biological processes.
  1 KB (206 words) - 02:48, 7 February 2024
• Waste disposal
  ...dɪˈspoʊzəl/) refers to the process of discarding or getting rid of surplus materials or rubbish. This process involves a range of activities from collection, tr ...g waste materials into new products to prevent waste of potentially useful materials.
  2 KB (235 words) - 21:55, 13 February 2024
• Municipal solid waste
  ...refers to material that is not wanted; the term as a whole refers to waste materials produced in a city or town. * [[Landfill]]: A site for the disposal of waste materials by burial and is the oldest form of waste treatment.
  2 KB (234 words) - 22:02, 11 February 2024
• Garbage
  * [[Waste Management]]: The process of treating solid wastes and offers a variety of solutions f * [[Landfill]]: A site for the disposal of waste materials by burial and is the oldest form of waste treatment.
  1 KB (188 words) - 23:23, 4 February 2024
• Zero waste
  ...archy refers to the "3 Rs" reduce, reuse and recycle, which classify waste management strategies according to their desirability in terms of waste minimisation. ...cycling]]: Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.
  2 KB (272 words) - 05:48, 8 February 2024
• Biodegradability
  Biodegradability refers to the chemical dissolution of materials by [[Bacteria|bacteria]], [[Fungi|fungi]], or other biological means. The p * [[Biodeterioration]]: The breakdown of materials by biological means.
  2 KB (227 words) - 05:53, 14 February 2024
• Incineration
  ...cess that involves the combustion of organic substances contained in waste materials. The term is derived from the Latin word 'incinerare' which means 'to burn ...atment systems are described as "thermal treatment". Incineration of waste materials converts the waste into ash, flue gas, and heat. The ash is mostly formed b
  1 KB (207 words) - 02:48, 7 February 2024
• ACBM
  ...al''' is a term used in the field of [[Environmental Health]] and [[Safety Management]]. It refers to any material or product which contains more than 1% [[asbes ...such as [[mesothelioma]], [[asbestosis]], and lung cancer. Therefore, the management and removal of ACBM is a critical aspect of [[Occupational Health]] and [[P
  2 KB (244 words) - 16:17, 3 February 2024
• Waste minimization
  ...archy refers to the "3 Rs" reduce, reuse and recycle, which classify waste management strategies according to their desirability in terms of waste minimization. * [[Waste management]]: Waste management involves the activities and actions required to manage waste from its incep
  2 KB (219 words) - 17:29, 10 February 2024
• Waste treatment
  ...nd disposal of waste, together with monitoring and regulation of the waste management process. ...g waste materials into new products to prevent waste of potentially useful materials.
  2 KB (277 words) - 22:48, 12 February 2024
• Energy recovery
  ...process is a key component of [[sustainable energy]] practices and [[waste management]]. ...]: A form of energy recovery that involves converting non-recyclable waste materials into usable heat, electricity, or fuel.
  1 KB (195 words) - 22:22, 13 February 2024
• E-waste
  * [[Waste management]] E-waste is a significant aspect of [[Waste management]] and [[Environmental sustainability]]. It includes a broad and increasing
  2 KB (221 words) - 03:50, 14 February 2024
• Biodegradable waste
  ...te]] such as garden and park waste, food and kitchen waste, and recyclable materials. Other types include paper waste, manure, sewage, and slaughterhouse waste. ==== Recyclable Materials ====
  2 KB (313 words) - 21:57, 13 February 2024
• Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
  ...ls mitigation]], [[fire prevention]], [[public education]], and [[disaster management]]. ...ion]]: The process of reducing the potential harm or damage from hazardous materials incidents.
  2 KB (301 words) - 22:33, 7 February 2024
• Pollution prevention
  ...practice of reducing or eliminating the generation of harmful substances, materials, and waste at the source. The term is derived from the English words "pollu ...and minimizes environmental impact. It is a key aspect of [[environmental management]] and [[environmental policy]], and is closely related to the principles of
  2 KB (283 words) - 06:00, 11 February 2024

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