Students: Basic Facts About Waste

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Learn about the amount and types of wastes produced by households, businesses, and industries. Find out how these wastes are managed to protect human health and the environment.

Glossary of Waste Terms
Contains links to commonly used environmental terms, acronyms, and abbreviations.

Municipal Solid Waste: Facts and Figures
Describes the type of materials—paper, glass, metals, plastic—that make up our solid waste stream, and provides information and provides information and data about waste generation and recycling in the United States.

What You Can Do in Your Home and Community
Learn how you can reduce, reuse, and recycle materials around your home and community. Also find some basic facts about waste including laws and regulations.

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