Solid and Liquid Waste

What is waste? 

  Waste is anything that is unwanted or has been used up.  If the item has fulfilled its purpose and is no longer wanted, then it becomes waste.  Waste can come from a variety of different sources, such as packaging, furniture, clothing, food, bottles, paper, and much more.  This can become an issue when people are creating too much waste.  There are location limits as to where we can put all of these unwanted products.  The Earth isn't getting any larger, and the population is only increasing.  If we don't become more aware of what we are throwing away, waste management becomes the issue.  People in society today are not always conscious of what they are throwing away at the time.  We put in it the trashcans and once a week someone takes it away.  We never see it again, which is why society isn't aware of the amount of waste they produce.  It is our job to become more aware of our impact on the environment when it comes to waste disposal.  

How can I learn more?

  The best resource for finding more information is the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.  Once on this page, under the 'Divisions and Offices' tab, click on 'Materials and Waste Management.'  On this page, you can find out more information about different programs conducted.  There is a lot of information on this website, and many others that are helpful when learning about waste management. There are different tips for limiting and reducing the waste that is produced.  Overall, it's important for society to be aware of the influence that they have on their surroundings.  If society doesn't change its habits, the waste is only going to grow out of control

What can I do?

  Waste affects the whole population, whether they know it or not.  There are many different ways that society can change their habits to better the environment.  One of the main ways to limit waste is to recycle.  Recycling is a way to reuse products after they have had their initial use.  Not only does recycling reduce the amount of waste that you produce, but it also allows for more environmentally products to be made from the recycled material.  There are other various ways to reduce the amount of waste produced, recycling is just one.  Now it's your job to go learn more about the ways that you can limit your waste production. 

Sources:

   Full Cycle: Green by Nature

     http://www.fullcycle.co.za/index.php/what-is-waste-and-why-is-it-a-problem.html

  Ohio EPA 

     http://epa.ohio.gov

  Ohio EPA: Recycling 

     http://epa.ohio.gov/ocapp/recycling.aspx#164884406-basics