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At 80 percent of purity, glass can sell at a negative $35-$50/metric tonne (mt) as landfill cover. At 95 percent purity, some markets can be found for $0-$10/mt. Further treated glass, with up to 99.8 percent purity, and fine grind, can find markets at $70-$100/mt. How much is recycled glass worth? The California Refund Value …
Humans impact the physical environment in many ways: overpopulation, pollution, burning fossil fuels, and deforestation. Changes like these have triggered climate change, soil erosion, poor air quality, and undrinkable water. What are the negative impacts of ecosystem? The impact of ecosystem destruction are the following: Increased flooding due to the erosion of soil and lack …
Biodiversity supports human and societal needs, including food and nutrition security, energy, development of medicines and pharmaceuticals and freshwater, which together underpin good health. It also supports economic opportunities, and leisure activities that contribute to overall wellbeing. What are the effects of biodiversity? These ecological effects of biodiversity in turn are affected by both climate …
Cartons are made primarily of paper but also have a thin layer of polyethylene, or plastic. Shelf-stable cartons contain a layer of aluminum. As such, milk cartons should be recycled with plastic, metal, and glass containers. … You don’t need to rinse out cartons before recycling. Are cream cartons recyclable? Please note: Milk cartons and …
There are four critical elements in a secure landfill: a bottom liner, a leachate collection system, a cover, and the natural hydrogeologic setting. The natural setting can be selected to minimize the possibility of wastes escaping to groundwater beneath a landfill. The three other elements must be engineered. What are the three basic parts of …
Lotic ecosystems are characterized by flowing waters. Examples include rivers, streams, brooks and springs. Here, the oxygen level is higher due to the continually moving waters of the current and the water is clearer. The flow of the water is different depending on the area of a river or stream. What is a Lotic ecosystem? …
The two most important factors in the climate of an area are temperature and precipitation. The yearly average temperature of the area is obviously important, but the yearly range in temperature is also important. Some areas have a much larger range between highest and lowest temperature than other areas. What has the most influence on …
How do you create an ethical work climate? Here are six simple ways in how to create and maintain an ethical workplace culture environment: Integrate core values into the day-to-day. … It begins at the top. … Reinforce the message. … Create a safe, open space for communication. … Reward good behavior. … Partner with …
Dead producers and consumers and their waste products provide matter and energy to decomposers. Decomposers transform matter back into inorganic forms that can be recycled within the ecosystem. So, the energy that enters an ecosystem as sunlight eventually flows out of the ecosystem in the form of heat. Why is it important for matter and …
The Madagascar and Indian Ocean Islands Hotspot is one of 36 biodiversity hotspots on Earth. It is, therefore, one of the planet’s richest areas, not only in terms of biodiversity, but also in regard to endangered species. Why is the Madagascar a biodiversity hotspot? While our planet is a wonderland of wildlands, there are few …