Waste

Wastes Environmental studies Wastes Improper disposal of wastes has an adverse effect on the environment, which in turn influences thequality of life. The increase in population has resulted in more waste products from manufacturers and consumers. This is an area of concern as the pollution and wastes being produced are damaging the ecosystem; a potential fuel source and a current resource for food and many other benefits. For this reason environmentalists have suggested ways to prevent any further pollution. This paper will discuss the disposal methods available to humans and the benefits associated with waste management.
There are several disposal methods that are available to humans and this paper will discuss the following; ocean dumping, incineration, sanitary landfill, recycling and open dumping. These factors both have their advantages and disadvantages. Ocean dumping kills plankton and overburdens oceans, however, it is not expensive and when harmless products are disposed, they can serve as a food source. This method maybe made more effective by restricting the material disposed in oceans as some of it harms the fish or other habitants in the ocean. Sanitary landfill involves the disposal of waste materials into an open hole; this hole is closed after the waste has been disposed. This is advantageous in the sense that the land filled can be used for other community purposes. Lining these landfills with plastic, clay and sand reduces the chances of the waste being redistributed by the wind or animals.
The government should implement policies that equip citizens with knowledge on methods to manage their own waste as the economy can benefit from these policies. Fuel sources are declining and the ecosystem has been recognized as a potential replacement. Hence, preserving the ecosystem can have economic benefits for the country. Recycling also reduces the costs from extracting raw materials to create a certain product. This shows that each party can benefit from waste management.