7.3.2 Waste Management

• What is organic waste defined as?

  Biodegradable waste
• What is inorganic waste defined as?

  Non-biodegradable waste
• What is hazardous waste defined as?

  Toxic, flammable, corrosive waste
• Organic waste can be broken down by microorganisms.


  True
• What does composting involve?

  Microorganisms breaking down waste
• What is the most common waste disposal method?

  Landfill
• What is source reduction in waste management?

  Preventing waste generation
• Reusing waste items instead of discarding them conserves resources
• Match the legislation/regulation with its purpose:

  Environmental Protection Act 1990 ↔️ Protect the environment from pollution

  Waste Management Regulations 2011 ↔️ Implement EU Directives
• The Waste Management Regulations 2011 implement EU Directives on waste management
• Match the type of waste with its definition:

  Organic Waste ↔️ Biodegradable waste from living organisms

  Inorganic Waste ↔️ Non-biodegradable waste from non-living sources

  Hazardous Waste ↔️ Toxic, flammable, or corrosive waste
• Hazardous waste requires special handling to prevent environmental and health risks
• What is the purpose of composting in waste management?

  Break down organic waste
• Composting and recycling are more environmentally-friendly than landfill.


  True
• Match the waste reduction strategy with its description:

  Source Reduction ↔️ Preventing waste generation at the source

  Reuse ↔️ Finding new uses for waste items

  Energy Recovery ↔️ Extracting energy from waste
• Non-biodegradable materials like plastics can pollute ecosystems and harm wildlife
• Organic waste includes examples such as food scraps, garden trimmings, and paper
• Inorganic waste includes plastic, metal, and glass.


  True
• Hazardous waste requires special handling and disposal to prevent environmental and health risks
• Order the three main methods of waste management from most environmentally-friendly to least environmentally-friendly.

  1️⃣ Composting

  2️⃣ Recycling

  3️⃣ Landfill
• Recycling involves reprocessing waste materials like paper, plastic, and glass
• Landfills can pollute the environment if not managed properly.


  True
• Energy recovery reduces landfill volume and provides energy.


  True
• What is the main purpose of the Environmental Protection Act 1990?

  Protect the environment
• The Environmental Protection Act 1990 focuses on protecting the environment from pollution.


  True
• What are examples of organic waste?

  Food scraps, garden trimmings
• Organic waste can be broken down by microorganisms.

  True
• Recycling conserves natural resources
• What is source reduction in waste reduction strategies?

  Preventing waste generation
• What greenhouse gas is released by decomposing organic waste in landfills?

  Methane
• Effective waste management is crucial to minimize environmental impacts.


  True