m58.    How can we deal with solid waste?

Preventing its creation can reduce waste. Cutting down on unnecessary packaging, which accounts for 50% of all paper produced, 90% of all glass, 11% of all aluminum, and 3% of all energy used reduces wastes. Making products that last longer is another method of dealing with solid wastes. In 1964, 87% of beer and soda containers in the U.S. were refillable glass bottles. Refillable glass bottles today make up only 11% of the market and only 10 states have returnable bottles. Composting also reduces wastes. Composting yard waste could cut U.S. solid waste by almost 18%.  

g16.    What is matter?

e20.    What are environmental hazards and risks?