Answer:
D) conserving natural resources without harming the environment
Explanation:
Solid waste consists of solid or semi-solid parts and debris derived from human or non-human activities.
Some very clear examples of this type of waste are those generated in our homes, which are periodically collected by the municipal collection service; sweeping waste from squares and public places; debris and even tree pruning remains.
Besides contributing to the environment and, consequently, to the planet, the important process of selective collection and recycling generates income for workers and profit for companies.
For solid waste to be properly differentiated, its origin, constituents and characteristics must be known. After that, they will fall into the following categories:
- Origin: hospital or health care, household, agricultural, commercial, industrial waste, etc.
- Type: recyclable waste such as paper, plastic, metal, aluminum, etc. and non-recyclable waste.
- Chemical composition: Organic waste such as food scraps, leaves, manure, etc. and inorganic such as glass, plastics, rubbers, etc.
- Hazardous: Hazardous waste that may present flammability, corrosivity, reactivity, etc. and the non-dangerous ones.
