Fili environment
Waste Pollution, what is it?
According to multiple sources, Waste pollution is when the environment is damaged or destroyed by waste, whether sea, land, or air.
Types of waste that contribute to waste pollution.
Agricultural waste - Waste generated from farms, fields, and any other agriculture sector.
Hazardous waste - waste that may cause harm or death.
Municipal waste - (Most common type of waste)Refers to waste produced from activities within local government units (LGU's)
HOW DOES WASTE POLLUTION HAPPEN?
Poor waste management is the primary contributor to pollution from waste. We must keep in mind that waste management, not the material itself, determines how it is disposed of. For instance, depending on how it is handled, a sheet of paper will either be waste or raw material.
Effects of waste pollution
1. According to the united nations environment program, " Waste pollution and improper waste management can cause climate change, since improperly disposed waste emit greenhouse gasses that go into the atmosphere. (UN environment program)
2. Waste pollution can have effects on our health.
According to the city health office of Surigao, the highest morbidity recorded in The city is Skin disease following all types of pain. Fever and anemia caused by dengue, which is more likely to occur if there is an accumulation of waste, as insects can lay their eggs on the ground and allow them to develop into mosquitoes, is one of the lower morbidity rates recorded. The lowest rate recorded is Diarrhea, which is another common illness morbidity that is caused by contaminated water.
3. Waste pollution will contaminate our waters
unmanaged waste can go into our waters and cause water pollution. Water pollution is the contamination of water sources by substances which make the water unusable for drinking, cooking, cleaning, swimming, and other activities. Pollutants include chemicals, trash, bacteria, and parasites. All forms of pollution eventually make their way to water.
4. waste pollution causes disasters
Due to poor waste management, the region is vulnerable to disease outbreaks and flooding during rainy seasons. If adequate waste management is not implemented, we will produce more waste than we can manage, which will have an impact on our health and the environment. Their lack of discipline is one of the reasons why residents of Surigao City continue to pollute and why they have failed to find a solution to the problem of poor waste management. Because of this social discipline, individuals start throwing their trash wherever instead of in the right trash can that is designed for that particular waste.