ang up all over Canada. In hundreds of communities around the nation, recycling centers were opened by civic and environmental groups to which residents brought their household waste. It is estimated that about seventy percent of materials that are routinely disposed in sanitary landfills could be recycled instead. More than thirty percent of bulk municipal garbage collections consist of paper that could be remanufactured into other paper products. Other materials like plastic, metal, and glass can also be reused in manufacturing, which can greatly reduce the amount of waste materials disposed in landfills, as well as preserving sources of nonrenewable raw materials. (Smith)The composting of organic materials for reuse in gardening and in agriculture can help with the problem of using land to dispose of solid wastes materials. Plant and food substances are biodegradable, meaning they are capable of decomposing through the agency of bacteria, fungi, and other living organisms. (Bleifuss) When substances are not biodegradable they remain in the environment and may be capable of causing harm to the environment. This organic matter is often called synthetic manure. It supplies plants with food and improves soil structure. If mixed with the soil, it helps retain rainfall and plant food. It allows air to enter, prevents solid from crusting, and reduces erosion. As is evident, composting matter instead of dumping it into landfills is beneficial to the environment as well to the consumer. Bioremediation is a biological technique for reducing waste. It utilizes microorganisms, such as bacteria, into changing waste material into harmless substances. Microorganisms decompose organic compounds using enzymes. This natural process can be used for the treatment of industrial, agricultural, or municipal wastes. Bioremediation is not always successful; thus it is often the most inexpensive method. However, when it is effective, Bioremediation waste...
