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The disposal of organic waste is a worldwide problem that needs to be dealt with in order to stop the spread of pollution. The state of Rhode Island is trying to use different methods in order to stop the spread of pollution throughout the state mostly caused by landfills. Finding a new method is essential for the state along with many other areas throughout the world. By researching other states and methods, we hope to find the most effective and clean way to dispose of organic waste.
There are four viable options for disposing of natural wastes such as trees and stumps. These are composting, landfilling, chipping or mulching, and fast pyrolysis for energy recovery. Some of these methods are more expensive than others which causes problems for local, state, and federal governments as to which method to use. Also, individuals look for the cheapest way to dispose of natural wastes. Landfilling is not a viable long-term solution as they cause groundwater pollution. Composting helps reduce the amount of waste that we put into landfills. There are new ways as well that are being invented in order to find a viable solution for the disposal of natural wastes. The landfills in Rhode Island are quickly filling up and there needs to be a new method for disposing of natural resources. Composting is the way that the government wants to go. Composting is the decomposition of organic material that occurs constantly in nature. It is a natural way to recycle yard trimmings and some food scraps that would otherwise be buried in the landfill.
There are a few main concerns that must be dealt with in the state of Rhode Island when dealing with waste disposal. These problems include increasing costs of landfilling, increasing waste volumes, depletion of landfill space, and the need to meet higher standards to avoid environmental contamination. One of the main problems is that the population throughout the United States has failed to use resources effectively, which has led to an increase in the contamination of our environment.
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The disposal of organic waste is a worldwide problem that needs to be dealt with in order to stop the spread of pollution. The state of Rhode Island is trying to use different methods in order to stop the spread of pollution throughout the state mostly caused by landfills. Finding a new method is essential for the state along with many other areas throughout the world. By researching other states and methods, we hope to find the most effective and clean way to dispose of organic waste.
There are four viable options for disposing of natural wastes such as trees and stumps. These are composting, landfilling, chipping or mulching, and fast pyrolysis for energy recovery. Some of these methods are more expensive than others which causes problems for local, state, and federal governments as to which method to use. Also, individuals look for the cheapest way to dispose of natural wastes. Landfilling is not a viable long-term solution as they cause groundwater pollution. Composting helps reduce the amount of waste that we put into landfills. There are new ways as well that are being invented in order to find a viable solution for the disposal of natural wastes. The landfills in Rhode Island are quickly filling up and there needs to be a new method for disposing of natural resources. Composting is the way that the government wants to go. Composting is the decomposition of organic material that occurs constantly in nature. It is a natural way to recycle yard trimmings and some food scraps that would otherwise be buried in the landfill.
There are a few main concerns that must be dealt with in the state of Rhode Island when dealing with waste disposal. These problems include increasing costs of landfilling, increasing waste volumes, depletion of landfill space, and the need to meet higher standards to avoid environmental contamination. One of the main problems is that the population throughout the United States has failed to use resources effectively, which has led to an increase in the contamination of our environment.
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Created by: Team Photosynthesizers
Sean Dillon
Jared Hager
Greg Steele
Josh Pedersen
May 2007
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