GARBAGE
(Environmental Issues and Waste)
North Americans buy products and use frequently
Two primary means of waste disposal
in Canada landfill and incineration
Dangerous toxins
not a good choice
Styrofoam and plastics
do not decompose
Garbage creation and control challenges for most core and industrializing nations
Landfill
(Negative effects)
Synthetic Styrofoam
and plastics don't
dissolve
Dump in landfills
- Risk groundwater contamination
Garbage control major issues for core and industrializing nations
Incineration
(Negative effects)
- Release carcinogens
- Increase air pollution
Improper incineration
adds to air pollution
and increases smog