Waste container

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/waste-container

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the common designations?Waste container, dustbin, rubbish bin, trash can, garbage can, wastepaper basket, dumpster
2. What is the material composition?Predominantly metal (steel, aluminum) and various plastics (polyethylene, polypropylene)
3. What is a waste container and why do we need it?A waste container is a bin that holds trash to keep places clean. It helps stop germs and keeps animals safe.
4. How did waste containers change over time?Old bins were made of wood and were not strong. Later, metal and plastic bins were used because they are stronger and easier to clean.

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW): Non-hazardous waste generated by residential, commercial, and institutional sources.
Source Separation: The process of segregating different types of waste at the point of generation.
Waste Management Hierarchy: A framework prioritizing waste prevention, reuse, recycling, recovery, and disposal.
Genericised Trademark: A brand name that has become the common, generic term for a product category.