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Improper Waste Disposal Case Study

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Introduction It is reported that municipal waste was estimated to 1.3 billion tonnes per year being generated from approximately 3 billion urban residents. Ten years ago 2.9 billion residents generated .68 billion tonnes per year. It is projected in 2025 urban residents will increase to 4.3 billion generating 2.2 billion tonnes per year of municipal waste (World Bank). Municipal waste being garbage from consumers (Environmental Protection Agency) only, does not depict the extent of damage solid waste has on the environment . Mankind’s downward spiral into oblivion through irresponsible solid waste disposal practices is evident through the consequences of land pollution, water pollution and air pollution. From the King of Pop Michael Jackson, …show more content…

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