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Transcript of EcoEd Upper Elementary Research Program April 3 rd, 2014 Presented by Michelle Laura Zeliph.
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WASTEEcoEd Upper Elementary Research Program
April 3rd, 2014Presented by Michelle Laura Zeliph
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What is waste?Waste are items we don’t need and discard.
Who produces waste?IndividualsOfficesSchoolsIndustriesHospitalsAll living things- but they make a lot less than
humans!
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Types of Waste• Liquid• Solid• Hazardous• Organic• Recyclable • Electronic
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Where does it go?Solid waste goes primarily to landfills
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What makes a landfill different?
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Problems with landfillsRunning out of space to build new landfills
Filling up existing landfills faster than we can build new ones
Sometimes they leak and can cause pollution problems
Trash in landfills breaks down REALLY slowly!
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Video Clips
Staten Island Landfill
Landfill Problems
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Other options• Incineration
• Waste-to-energy plants
• Recycling
• Composting
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What’s the difference between an incinerator and a waste-to-energy plant?
IncineratorsDo not create energy
Do not always remove hazardous or recyclable materials
Cause air pollution
Waste-to-Energy Plants
Burn waste to create heat
Heat used to make steam
Steam used to make energy
Filters air
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RecyclingOnly 2% of waste in the U.S. is recycled!
Recycling helps us-• Conserve natural resources• Save energy• Protect the environment
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Composting40% of our garbage is made up of compostable kitchen and garden waste!
Advantage of composting-Composted materials enrich the soil and plantsIt can be done safely in your own backyardIt saves space in landfills by reusing organic
materials
Closed Loop of Compost
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Final Thoughts from Bill NyeRethink Waste