SUS 300 Wk 4 Discussion – Landfills

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In the first three week we discussed sustainability, focusing first on water and then land and food. This week we move on to waste management, examining the impact of waste on global sustainability. What can we do to manage our waste? Recycling, reducing, and reusing waste is a vital part of ensuring a sustainable supply of resources, including water, land, and food.

What are the largest contributors to municipal solid waste and how would you decrease them? Do you think that land resources are negatively affected by landfills? How do landfills affect the environment and wildlife?  The majority of municipal solid waste is 64% paper. What ways would you suggest to reduce paper waste? Is it more effective to reduce paper waste or recycle paper? Explain why.

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.