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to its waste system, and new recycling centers are opening next year. In neighborhoods with limited waste services and open trash piles, it is no surprise trash is scattered throughout the environment. “Waste is just a misplaced resource” ~Ken Dunn. Trash disposal is a difficult problem. Waste consists of organics, single-use packaging, biomedical products, electronics, durable goods, paper, plastic, glass and aluminum. Since waste is a misplaced resource, I thought up a solution to the waste…

Marine debris can degrade marine habitats, endanger marine and coastal wildlife and pose threats to human health and safely. Scientists and explorers believe that the best way to accrue the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is to limit or eliminate the use of disposable plastics and increase the use of biodegradable resources in human’s everyday life. Since the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is so far from any country’s coastline, no nation takes the responsibility or provides the funding to clean it up…

Over the years, the world has become more and more polluted. 1.2 trillion gallons of sewage and waste is dumped into waters around the United States every single year. Pollution is irreversible and we’ve been left with trillions and trillions of gallons of sewage. We can’t reverse the damage it’s done to our country, our planet, and our people. Our water sources are becoming toxic due to the waste, and with the amount of toxic water there is, we won’t have any extra clean water available for…

There’s Something in the Water Relaxing on a beach or fishing on a river are fun activities. The water always looks clean and fresh. No one wants to look across the ocean, lake, or river, and see candy wrappers and plastic particles. Unfortunately, New Jersey waterways, specifically the ones in northern New Jersey, have been plagued with an abundance of plastic. This is a major problem that needs to be fixed is the contaminated waterways because they cause problems. The plastic pollution in…

Have you ever wondered what happens when you litter in the ocean or on earth? Every time you litter in you are hurting something on earth. When you litter you are making lakes and rivers very dirty. Trash also pollutes our oceans and makes animals sick and they will eventually die. When your trash gets into the oceans it and injures the animals. People should definitely stop littering because it really hurts our environment. When you litter in lakes, and rivers it doesn’t do…

The effects of the environmental damage on the navajo nation was that there was a giant waste spill tainted rivers on August 25 in southwestern Colorado. Which this caused damage to the people, river, and life blood. 88,000 pounds of metals poured into the rivers, EPA has taken full responsibility. This was mentioned on page 2. Pages 1 and 2 talk about what has happened and what they are going to do to fix the issues and if they will do anything. It also talks about how much money will be put…

This essay is about water and how it is wasted by us citizens. This essay is also about diseases and benefits of water.and did you know that 1% of water is drinkable and ¼ kids don't have access to clean water?did you know that 75% of a living tree is water? Water is wasted in many ways like “when shiping water around the world 40% of it is evaporated . in the article it stated “95% of water that enters citizens homes goes down the drain”? And every time you flush the toilet 3 gallons…

Septic Tanks 101: How to keep your system flowing smoothly If you are like most people, you don’t notice one of the biggest systems in your home—your septic tank. It’s responsible for ensure that waste leaves your home so that it can be treated properly. Without taking measures to deliberately care for your septic tank, you run the risk of backing up the system and causing a health hazard for you, your family, and your neighborhood. At Wexco Septic Safe Products, we want to help you prevent…

map). Additional oil residue was sited further down the creek which was surrounding two pipes that connected to the back of a local residents. The reasons for these pipes are unknown but sceptically thinking, the local residents are either putting waste product from their house to the creek or are taking the creek water for personal use. This chemical water pollution has affected the quality of the Wynnum creek because……; which essentially will later affect Moreton Bay and its wildlife and…

Any kind of leak that you find in your home is serious, but a slab leak in your Collin County, TX home can be particularly devastating, as most homeowners do not discover the leak until it has become truly catastrophic. A slab leak in your Collin County, TX home is often the result of damaged pipes beneath your foundation, which is the primary reason why these types of leaks are so hard to detect. Things to look for include unusually high water bills, water spots and damp areas showing up on…