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Waste Module 4

The document discusses the concept of waste, defining it as any discarded material, and categorizes it into solid, liquid, and gaseous forms. It highlights the negative effects of improper waste management, including environmental pollution, health risks, resource depletion, and contributions to climate change. Additionally, it outlines various sources of waste, such as residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural activities.

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Waste Module 4

The document discusses the concept of waste, defining it as any discarded material, and categorizes it into solid, liquid, and gaseous forms. It highlights the negative effects of improper waste management, including environmental pollution, health risks, resource depletion, and contributions to climate change. Additionally, it outlines various sources of waste, such as residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural activities.

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WASTE VALUE CHAIN ACADEMY

FUNMILAYO ADENIYI

MODUL
E4
WASTE

Waste refers to any material


or substance that is
discarded, disposed of, or no
longer useful. It can take
various forms, including solid
waste, liquid waste, and
gaseous waste.
Types of Waste

• Solid Waste: This type of waste includes everyday items such as


packaging materials, food scraps, paper, plastics, glass, metals, and
other materials.
• Liquid Waste: Liquid waste refers to any discarded liquid material,
such as wastewater from households, industries, or agricultural
activities.
• Gaseous Waste: Gaseous waste consists of airborne pollutants
released into the atmosphere during various processes such as
combustion, industrial emissions, or natural gas leaks. Examples
include carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides
(NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Effects of Waste:

• Improper management and disposal of waste can have several negative


consequences:
• Environmental Impact: Waste can pollute air, water, and soil if not properly
managed. It can lead to water contamination, soil degradation, loss of
biodiversity, and harm to ecosystems.
• Health Risks: Poor waste management can pose significant health risks to
humans and animals. Exposure to hazardous waste or improper handling of
medical waste can lead to infections, diseases, or long-term health issues.
• Resource Depletion: Many waste materials contain valuable resources that
could be recycled or reused
• Climate Change: Certain types of waste, such as greenhouse gas
emissions from landfills or industrial processes, contribute to climate
change by trapping heat in the atmosphere and contributing to global
warming.
Municipal Solid Waste
solid waste can be categorized into
municipal and industrial solid waste
Sources and Generation of Waste:

• Residential Waste: This includes waste generated by


households through day-to-day activities like cooking,
cleaning, and personal consumption.
• Commercial Waste: Generated by businesses such as
offices, restaurants, shops, and institutions and other non-
hazardous materials.
• Industrial Waste: Produced by manufacturing processes and
industrial activities. It includes both hazardous and non-
hazardous waste such as chemicals, solvents, heavy metals,
and by-products from industrial processes.
• Agricultural Waste: Generated from agricultural practices
such as crop production, livestock farming, and forestry.
Agricultural waste can consist of crop residues, animal
manure, pesticides, and other agricultural chemicals.

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