Waste management

Ecology · Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on ecosystems · note 2 of 6

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Waste managementSpec 4.7.3.2

Rapid growth in the human population and an increase in the standard of living mean that increasingly more resources are used and more waste is produced. Unless waste and chemical materials are properly handled, more pollution will be caused.

Where pollution can occur
Where	Causes
In water	Sewage, fertiliser or toxic chemicals
In air	Smoke and acidic gases
On land	Landfill and toxic chemicals

Pollution kills plants and animals, which can reduce biodiversity.