Waste Management

Introduction

The problem of what to do with waste has increased throughout history. As man has become more sophisticated and prosperous, the material he produces and throws away reflects a changing society. To begin with, the problem was manageable, but as the population increased and lifestyles changed, measures had to be taken to tackle the growing problem. The production of waste in general and domestic waste in particular is one of the most characteristic features of the development of our society this century. The quantity and composition of our waste are indicators of our habits as consumers and of our concern for the environment. It has been said that analyzing the contents of a bag of rubbish can be illustrative of the living standards, way of life and even the age and sex of the people who have helped to fill it. Man has always produced waste, but the problems caused by high levels of production and low levels of recycling have never been as serious as they are now.
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