Chapter 16: Waste Generation and Waste Disposal- Module 52 Reading Guide

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Urbanization and Chapter 16: Waste Generation and Waste Disposal 

Module 52:  The Three Rs and Composting (p. 561-567)

1.  Give an example of how the 3 R’s could be applied to waste at our school?

2.  Why is source reduction generally considered to be the most important & effective of the 3 R’s?

3.  Which is preferable: reuse or recycling?  Explain your reasoning.

4.  Which is more ideal: open- or closed-loop recycling?  Explain your reasoning.

5.  Using Figure 52-3, let’s approximate that in 1960 the percent of MSW recycled was 10% and in 2010 the percent of MSW recycled was 35%.  Calculate the percent change.

6.  What causes methane gas to emit from landfills?

7.  What types of items should typically be used for composting?

8.  Describe how composting works (you may draw a diagram).

9. Give an example of how composting could be used in our school?

Module Summary: (your own words – What’s important? Connections? Meaning?)