EBK LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT
EBK LIVING IN THE ENVIRONMENT
19th Edition
ISBN: 9781337516082
Author: Miller
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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The key concepts of the given section. The meaning of the terms waste management, waste reduction, integrated waste management and the differences among them. The priorities suggested by prominent scientists to deal with solid waste and the comparison of these priorities to actual practices in the US. The differences between recycling, refusing, reusing, reducing, and composting concerning solid waste produced by humans. The reason why the first Rs are preferred from an environmental standpoint. A list of six ways that can be used by industries and communities to reduce resource use, waste, and pollution.

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