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WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING

WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING. Solid waste management. WASTE GENERATION. In 2009, Americans produced about 243 million tons of municipal solid waste, or about 4.3 pounds of waste per person per day. That is enough trash to circle the earth 24 times. WASTE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS. Landfill

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WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING

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  1. WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING

  2. Solid waste management

  3. WASTE GENERATION • In 2009, Americans produced about 243 million tons of municipal solid waste, or about 4.3 pounds of waste per person per day. • That is enough trash to circle the earth 24 times.

  4. WASTE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS • Landfill • Transfer Station • Waste-to-Energy • Composting • Recycling

  5. WASTE STREAM

  6. recycling

  7. RECYCLING • Overall, Americans recovered 34% of waste generated in 2009. • We recycled 82 million tons of material. • In 2009, we saw a 44% increase in the use of recycled content plastic used in food and beverage bottles.

  8. THE 3 R’S • REDUCE • REUSE • RECYCLE

  9. WHY RECYCLE? • Saves natural resources • Prevents air & water pollution • Saves energy • Provides raw materials for industry • Creates jobs • Saves landfill space • Keeps habitats intact

  10. HOW RECYCLING SAVES ENERGY

  11. DEFINITIONS • Pre-consumer vs. Post-consumer • Commingled vs. Source Separated • Recyclable vs. Recycled • Closed Loop Recycling

  12. PLASTICS RECYCLING True or False? Any plastic product that has a number within the chasing arrows is recyclable?

  13. THE 3 ARROWS - CYCLE • Collection of Recyclables • Process & Manufacture the Material • Buy Recycled Products

  14. COLLECTION • Curbside • Drop-off • Deposit Program • Out and About

  15. PROCESS AND MANUFACTURE

  16. BUYING RECYCLED

  17. Thank you For more information visit www.kab.org

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