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Various Methods of Waste Disposal Landfills
Throwing daily waste/garbage in the landfills
is the most popularly used method of waste disposal
today. This process of waste disposal focuses
attention on burying the waste in the land.
Landfills - are commonly found in developing
countries.
3. Payatas and Smokey Mountain - landfills in the Philippines:
Incineration / Combustion - is a disposal method in which
municipal solid wastes are burned at high temperatures. The
process eventually converts them into residues and gaseous
products.
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Healthy Environment
Making healthy choices is important, but it's
not enough to counteract poor environmental
conditions that affect our health.
Our environment has a large impact on our
health and well-being, an important part of living
well is doing our part to take care of the
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environment. We should work together as proactive
communities to foster a safe, happy, and healthy
world for years to come.
Healthier environments - could prevent almost
one quarter of the global burden of disease.
The COVID - 19 pandemic is a further reminder of
the delicate relationship between people and
our planet.
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Physical Environment - is where individuals live, learn, work, and play.
People interact with their physical environment through the air they
breathe, water they drink, houses they live in, and the transportation
they access to travel to work and school.
Note: Poor physical environment can affect our ability and that of our families
and neighbors to live long and healthy lives.
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Characteristics of a healthy physical environment
1. Safe and clean – no physical hazards that can harm or cause accidents or
injuries to people; it is free from biological hazards like household wastes
and garbage, which can produce viruses, bacteria and pests.
8. 2. Quality air and water – does not have pollutants that can cause
illnesses. Water is free from bacteria, odor and harmful substances.
9. 3. Aesthetically pleasing – inside and outside the house have good atmosphere;
with plants that beautify the surroundings; there is a place where the
family can spend quality time together.
4. Flexible spaces – allow changes in the arrangement of things to provide a
different atmosphere that what is usual.
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Characteristics of a healthy physical environment
Note: Holistic health also involves the mental and social well – being.
B. Psychosocial Environment – it promotes intellectual and social growth
Our psychosocial environment is the interaction of the various sources of
stress in our lives and how we respond to them, both individually and as
communities.
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Psychosocial - refers to the close connection between psychosocial aspects of
our experiences (e.g. our thoughts, emotions, and behavior) and our wider
social experience (e.g. our relationships, tradition and culture)
Characteristics of psychosocial environment
1. Warm atmosphere – feeling of being welcomed and loved; not
threatened or left out, or ostracized; feeling of belongingness like warm embrace
of a family
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2. Healthy interpersonal relationships – these promote social growth;
enable you to achieve goals through kindness, consideration, and forgiveness
that can be shown among adults and children in the community
3. Free from abuse and discrimination – everybody is treated well, do
not suffer from abuse in whatever form (verbal, mental or physical); no
favoritism or prejudice
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Living in a Healthy Environment
Investing in environmental sustainability can serve as an insurance policy
for health and human well-being
The degradation of the environment – the air we breathe, the food we eat, the
water we drink, and the ecosystems which sustain us – is estimated to be
responsible for at least a quarter of the global total burden of disease
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The physical environment influences the health of the people. If the
environment is dirty or crowded, people are more likely to get sick easily. If
somebody is not feeling well, his performance will not good especially the
students in school or the people in the community.
A healthy psychosocial environment helps the people achieve their
goals and dreams. The situation of the unhealthy environment hinders the
realization of the people’s potentials. Whether at home or in school, or in a
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community, the people should grow in a healthy physical and psychosocial
environment.
Maintaining a Healthy Environment
1. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover
2. Avoid using disposables or single-use plastics
3. Dispose waste materials properly – follow the guidelines
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4. Do not throw garbage anywhere
5. Avoid using chemicals like fertilizers that cause air or water pollution
6. Properly arrange furniture for easy moving and prevent accidents and
injuries
7. Pick up the trash on the floor or the ground; it may cause accident or
injuries
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8. Keep the park walkways and grounds always free from obstacles
9. Keep off the grass
10. Do not pick flowers
Ways to keep and maintain healthy psychosocial environment: (school,
home, community)
1. Always smile and maintain a positive attitude
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2. Greet parents, siblings, and everyone you meet
3. Don’t quarrel with your siblings or classmates
4. Be patient and considerate
5. Treat others with kindness.
6. Do not be a bully
Positive attitude – helps children build a healthy psychosocial environment at
home and in school
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What is Waste Management?
In the simplest terms, it can be defined as the collection, transportation,
and disposal of garbage, sewage, and other waste products.
The process of waste management involves treating solid and liquid
waste. During the treatment, it also offers a variety of solutions for recycling
items that aren’t categorized as trash.
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There are eight major groups of waste management methods, each of them
divided into numerous categories.
Those groups include
1. source reduction and reuse 4. animal feeding 7. recycling
2. composting 5. fermentation 8. landfills
3. incineration 6. land application
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The Benefits of Waste Management
There are multiple benefits to treating and managing waste:
Better Environment Creates Employment
Reduces Pollution Helps Make a Difference
Conserves Energy
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Types of Wastes
1. Biodegradable wastes 2. Non-biodegradable wastes
3. Hazardous wastes
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Biodegradable wastes - wastes that can be broken down or decomposed
Examples:
Wood and paper dried leaves old clothes
food waste rotten fruits vegetables peelings
animals dung or manure human feces
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Biodegradable wastes - wastes that can be broken down or decomposed
Wood and paper
dried leaves
Rotten fruits
and vegetables
Animal dung or manure
Food wastes
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Biodegradable wastes - wastes that can be broken down or decomposed
Human feces
Fruits peelings
Old clothings
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Non – biodegradable wastes – cannot be broken down or decomposed; piled up
and can cause pollution especially by burning
Examples:
plastic bags
plastic utensils plastic bottles
scrap metals (can, nails, foil) rubber (tires and boots)
Styrofoam Synthetic fibers
Glasses and disposable diapers Appliances
Computer hardware
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plastic bags plastic utensils Styrofoam
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Glasses and
disposable diapers
Computer hardware
plastic bottles
rubber (tires and boots)
Synthetic fibers Appliances
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Hazardous wastes – pose danger and are harmful; these are flammable,
explosive, and toxic
Examples: insecticides pesticides chemical fertilizer
batteries wires electronic components
solvent paint thinner
gasoline kerosene motor oil
cleaning and polishing chemicals drugs and medicine
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insecticides batteries solvent
gasoline
cleaning and polishing chemicals
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pesticides
wires
paint
kerosene chemical fertilizer
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electronic components
thinner
motor oil
drugs and medicine
36. The Benefits of Proper Waste Disposal (A Short
Guide for Disposal)
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Recovery and Recycling
Resource recovery - is the process of taking useful discarded items for a
specific next use. These discarded items are then processed to extract or
recover materials and resources or convert them to energy in the form of
useable heat, electricity or fuel.
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Recycling - is the process of converting waste products into new products to
prevent energy usage and consumption of fresh raw materials. Recycling
is the third component of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle waste hierarchy.
The idea behind recycling is to reduce energy usage, reduce the volume of
landfills, reduce air and water pollution, reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
and preserve natural resources for future use.
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Plasma gasification - is another form of waste management. Plasma is primarily
an electrically charged or highly ionized gas. Lighting is one type of
plasma that produces temperatures that exceed 12,600 °F.
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Composting - is an easy and natural bio-degradation process that takes organic
wastes i.e. remains of plants and garden and kitchen waste and turns into
nutrient-rich food for your plants.
Composting, normally used for organic farming, occurs by allowing organic
materials to sit in one place for months until microbes decompose it.
waste.
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Special Waste Disposal
There are certain waste types that are considered hazardous and cannot be
disposed of without special handling which will prevent contamination from
occurring.
Biomedical waste - is one example of such a waste disposal method. It is
primarily practiced in health care facilities and similar institutions. The special
waste disposal system effectively disposes of hazardous biomedical waste.
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Avoidance / Waste Minimization
The most easier method of waste management is to reduce the creation of
waste materials thereby reducing the amount of waste going to landfills.
Waste reduction - can be done through recycling old materials like jar, bags,
repairing broken items instead of buying a new one, avoiding the use of
disposable products like plastic bags, reusing second-hand items, and buying
items that use less designing.
