Topic: Waste And Environmental Health

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Type of paper:	Essay
Subject area:	Environmental Issues
Academic level:	College
Style:	APA
Size:	29.5 kB
Word count:	871 words/4 pages
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Author:	Jerica Dickerson
Date submitted:	2008-11-21 22:56:14
Rating/Votes count:	5.00 / 4

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Topic : Waste and environmental health
Specifications : 2 Pages , 3 Sources , APA Style
Description : Preferred language and Environmental Health
Are improper solid waste disposal practices merely unsightly ? Or , can
they really present serious human health problems ? Explain . Please limit
your response to 2-3 pages maximum . Be sure to justify your opinion with
evidence from the literature . HYPERLINK "http /www .epa .gov /epaoswer /osw /basifact .htm "
http /www .epa .gov /epaoswer /osw /basifact .htm
HYPERLINK "http /wwfpak .org /factsheets_mswf .php "
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HYPERLINK "http /www .epa .gov /epaoswer /non-hw /muncpl /facts .htm "
http /www .epa .gov /epaoswer /non-hw /muncpl /facts .htm
Solid wastes (also known as `trash ' or `garbage ) are that which
disposed of by humans or as a result of human activity . They are not
merely unsightly but can also pose a serious health problem to human and
animal activity . Sold wastes include unwanted material that are
disposed from residential , commercial or industrial premises and
consists of solids , semi-solids and liquids . It also includes the
sludge from a wastewater treatment plant or material from an air
pollution control unit . It consists of things that are used routinely
such as packaging material , furniture , newspapers , batteries , paint ,
paper , food material , bottles , plastics , clothing , appliances , etc . In
the US , more than 245 million tons of solid wastes were generated in
2005 from commercial establishments and residential apartments . This
leaves about 4 .5 pounds of wastes generated everyday per person . In the
year 1998 , more than 220 million tons of solid wastes were generated in
the US . This suggests that the amount of solid wastes that are
generated is increasing every year . Such amounts of wasted generated if
not properly handled can occupy the landfill . It these wastes are
burned in an improper manner , it could emit toxic substances into the
environment and pose a health hazard . Hence , efforts should be made not
only to reduce the amount of solid wastes that are generated , but also
to ensure that proper recycling management techniques are followed (EPA ,
2006 , EPA , 2007 WWF Pak , 2007 .
Solids wastes disposed in improper manner can pose several
environmental problems . It could affect human and animal health .
Usually the problems would not only affect the area in which it is
disposed , but also other areas . When wastes are disposed off into the
rivers or canals , they can be carried over to other areas and affect the
water supply in that region . Even diseases and microorganisms can be
transmitted and enter human after they consume the water . Solid wastes
present may contaminate the ground water . The chemicals present in the
solid wastes can dissolve in the water . Such water contains high
quantities of heavy metals , iron , zinc , paint , pesticides ,
microorganisms , etc . This water can have a serious impact on human ,
animal and plant life (WWF Pak , 2007 .
Solid wastes release a lot of dust into the environment at the
dumpsite . This can precipitate a lot of diseases such as breathing
problems . When these solid wastes are burnt , toxic fumes are...