QUESTION 2 [ 10 MARKS]
2.0 Match the term in Column A with its description/definition in Column B.
(10)
COLUMNA
COLUMNB
2.1 Basel Convention
2.2 Incinerator
2.3 Resource reduction
2.4 Waste hierarchy
2.5 Extended Producer
responsibility
2.6 Satellite Dumping site
2.7 Rotterdam Convention
2.8 Landfill site
2.9 Incinerator
2.10 Stockholm Convention
A. It was adopted in 2001 and entered into force on
17 May 2004.
B. To impose accountability over the entire lifecycle of products
and packaging introduced to the market ..
C. It takes care of all types of solid wastes except garbage.
D. It is a process of burning the combustible components of
garbage and refuse.
E. Prescribes the prior informed consent procedures for certain
Hazardous chemicals and pesticides in International Trade.
F. The engineer should also consider what the final use of the
site will be and how long-term management of the site will
impact this final use.
G. It is the cornerstone of most waste minimization strategies
H. The current practice used in Namibia for medical/clinical
waste disposal.
I. In response to concerns about Toxic Waste being dumped
in developing countries.
J. Decrease unnecessary or excessive packaging.
QUESTION 3 [ 10 MARKS]
3.0 Define the following terms:
3.1 Waste information system
(2)
3.2 Litter
(2)
3.3 Integrated resource management
(2)
3.4 Comprehensive waste management policy.
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