| Term | Definition |
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Sanitary Landfill |
Disposal sites for non-hazardous soild waste that is spread in layers and compacted to the smallest practical volume with leachate and methane collection |
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Leachate |
Rainwater falling on a dump dissolved chemicals from the wastes, forming a polluted liquid |
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Rethink |
Think about if you can reuse or recycle something |
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Reduce |
Throw away less |
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Reuse |
Use something again instead of throwing it away |
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Recycle |
To turn trash into something else |
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Durable Goods |
Any item that has a life expectancy of more than 3 years |
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Non-Durable Goods |
Any item that has a life expectancy of 3 years or less |
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Containers and Packaging |
Store items; life expectancy varies |
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Composting |
A mixture of decaying organic matter, as from leaves and manure, used to improve soil structure and provide nutrients |
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Biodegradable |
Capable of being decomposed naturally |
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Toxic |
Poisonous |
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Corrosive |
Having the tendency to erode or eat away |
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Cell |
A small compartment |
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How to build a landfill |
Dig a hole in the ground then put trash in it and cover it with soil. The bottom of the hole should be lined with strong plastic and 5 ft of clay. There should be a leachate pipe going to a sewage treatment center and a methane pipe to burn methane or use it for energy. |