Man's Impact On The Environment Project

10A BIOLOGY
OUR PRESENTATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Importance of recycling manufactured materials
Difficulties encountered
Biodegradable and non-biodegradable
How recycled materials are collected, transported...
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INTRODUCTION
Recycling is the process of collecting items
that would normally be thrown into the trash
and converting them into new and useful
materials. Enjoy the presentation!

Importance of recycling manufactured
materials
1.Recycling conserves resources
Recycling helps to conserve important raw materials and protects
natural habitats for the future.
2.Recycling saves energy

Using recycled materials in the manufacturing process uses considerably less
energy than that required for producing new products from raw materials.
Importance of recycling manufactured
materials
3. Recycling helps to protect the environment
Recycling reduces the need for extracting (mining, quarrying and logging), refining
and processing raw materials, all of which create substantial air and water
pollution.
4. Recycling reduces landfill

When we recycle, recyclable materials are reprocessed into new products, and as
a result the amount of rubbish sent to landfill sites reduces.
Difficulties in recycling manufactured
materials
1.It is costy
Building up a new waste recycling unit takes up a lot of
capital.
2. Recycling sites are sometimes unhygenic and unsafe

At almost every recycling site, one will always stumble
upon unhygienic and unhealthy conditions.
Difficulties in recycling manufactured
materials
3. Products from recycled waste may not be durable
The quality of products manufactured from recycled waste may not be
at par regarding quality. Products are almost always made of trashed
waste materials that have been overly utilized and fragile. This makes
products of recycled waste less durable and low-priced.
4. Result in pollutants
When waste materials break down, pollutants, such as chemical stews,
harm the environment.
BIODEGRADABLE
NON BIODEGRADABLE
Biodegradable refers to the ability of materials to break
down and return to nature. Examples of biodegradable
materials include: food waste (vegetable peel, fruit peel),
dead plants and animals, egg shells, chicken etc.
A Non-Biodegradable material can be defined as a kind of

substance which cannot be broken down by natural
organisms and acts as a source of pollution. Examples of
Non-biodegradable materials include: plastics, polystyrene,
metals, aluminum cans etc.
BIODEGRADABLE NON BIODEGRADABLE
Don't decompose naturally with a

Wastes that decompose naturally
low decomposition rate and cause
and are considered safe for the
pollution and harm to living things
environment with a high
decomposition rate Take long to and are difficult to
degrade by the action of
Broken down by bacteria, fungi and
natural agents
other organisms that decompose
materials into the soil
As their degradation rate is slow and
separartion and recycling are difficult,
After degrading they can produce
non-biodegradables are harmful
biogas, manure, fertilizers & compost.
pollutants
NON BIODEGRADABLE
BIODEGRADABLE
Biodegradables Non - Biodegradables
HOW RECYCLED MATERIALS
ARE COLLECTED
This includes gathering of wastes and hauling them to the location,
where the collection vehicle is emptied, which may be a processing
plant or a disposal site. Collection depends on the number of
containers, frequency of collection, types of collection services and
routes. Typically, collection is provided under various management
arrangements. The solution to the problem of hauling is
complicated. For instance, vehicles used for long distance hauling
may not be suitable or particularly economic for house-to-house
collection.
HOW RECYCLED MATERIALS
ARE COLLECTED
There are four commonly used methods for collecting recyclable materials: curbside
collection, drop-off centers, buy-back centers, and deposit/refund programs. The
fastest growing method is curbside collection.
Curbside collection is a service provided where household waste and recyclables
are collected by special vehicles that dispose of waste only from containers that
are acceptable to or prescribed by the municipality and placed on the curb.
Drop off centers are facilities in which materials like tin cans, glass, plastic, paper
and other recyclable materials can be deposited.
Buy-back centers- staffed facilities that purchase separated recyclable materials
from the general public or accepted for a nominal fee.
Deposit-refund programs- program where a small deposit is added to the price of
the beverage in store and refunded to the consumer when they return their
bottle.
HOW RECYCLEDMATERIALS
ARE TRANSPORTED
This functional element involves the transfer of wastes from
smaller collection vehicles, where necessary to overcome the
problem of narrow access lanes, to larger ones at transfer
stations; the subsequent transport of the wastes, usually over
long distances, to disposal sites. The factors that contribute to
the designing of a transfer station include the type of transfer
operation, capacity, equipment, accessories and environmental
requirements.
HOW RECYCLED MATERIALS ARE
STORED
Storage is a key functional element because collection of wastes never takes
place at the source or at the time of their generation. The different types of
wastes generated in residential areas must be removed within reason due
to shortage of storage space and presence of biodegradable material.
Onsite storage is of primary importance due to aesthetic consideration,
public health and economics involved. Some of the options for storage are
plastic containers, conventional dustbins (of households), used oil drums,
large storage bins (for institutions and commercial areas or servicing
depots), etc. Obviously, these vary greatly in size, form and material.
In generating income, recycling saves money by reducing spending on landfills
(which charge tipping fees and require significant amounts of land). Recycling also
produces substantial energy savings of up to 87 percent for mixed plastics and 92
percent for aluminum cans. Some of the many economic benefits of recycling are
the prevention of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and supporting local economies by
creating jobs and tax revenue. Recycling programs can also help to improve water
and air quality and are building blocks for sustainable growing communities.
Recycling conserves natural resources, strengthens our economy and creates
jobs. Recycling is an essential part of Sustainable Materials Management (SMM),
an approach that emphasizes the productive and sustainable use of materials
across their entire life cycle, while minimizing
their environmental impacts.
CONCLUSION
Recycling is important because it refuses materials that would
otherwise be wasted. However, it can still require lots of
resources and money to recycle something back into a usable
product, and many places do not have access to recycling facilities
for specific materials and they either have to be transported
(expensive and produces carbon dioxide) or cannot be recycled.
GROUP MEMBERS
GEORGIA FISHER
ZAHRAH GREEEN
SANANDA BENNETT
TALISA THOMAS
KACI-ANN WEDDERBURN

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10A BIOLOGY

Biodegradable and non-biodegradable

How recycled materials are collected, transported...

that would normally be thrown into the trash

and converting them into new and useful

materials. Enjoy the presentation!

2.Recycling saves energy

4. Recycling reduces landfill

2. Recycling sites are sometimes unhygenic and unsafe

A Non-Biodegradable material can be defined as a kind of

Don't decompose naturally with a

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