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7.3.4 The production, treatment and management of waste has environmental and social impacts, which may be experienced in a different location from where the waste was generated.
Contribute to the Kialo debate; complete the assigned tasks.
7.3.1 Use of natural resources generates waste that can be classified by source or type.
Sources of Waste
Types of Waste
Industrial
Domestic
Agricultural
E-waste
Food
Biohazardous
Sources of Waste in the UK
7.3.2 Solid domestic waste (SDW) typically has diverse content.
Provide an example of each of these varieties of solid domestic waste: paper, cardboard, glass, metal, plastics, organic (kitchen or garden), packaging, construction debris and clothing.
7.3.3 The volume and composition of waste varies over time and between societies due to socio-economic, political, environmental and technological factors.
7.3.7 Different waste disposal options have different advantages and disadvantages in terms of their impact on societies and ecosystems.
Evaluate the sustainability of Westminster's waste disposal strategy with reference to the information in the slides above. You could use the points of evaluation in the document below to help you.
7.3 SME Notes.pdf
Deeper Concept
Deeper Concept
Pollution
Pollution
7.3.5 Ecosystems can absorb some waste, but pollution occurs when harmful substances are added to an environment at a rate faster than they can be degraded or transformed into harmless substances.
Levels of Pollution Management
Levels of Pollution Management
7.3.6 Preventative strategies for waste management are more sustainable than restorative strategies.
Circular Economy
Circular Economy
Mr Taylor would like to know if Lumen Stream or Signify could provide a more sustainable option for Halcyon. Create a life cycle assessment for the service using the template below.
Practice Questions
Practice Questions
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