Household waste - between recycling and health and environmental damage

This book aims to introduce household waste, its components, and the economic, health, and environmental damages that may result from the steady increase in the volume and variety of waste types, in the absence of a comprehensive understanding of the importance of recycling, utilizing, and disposing of such waste in civilized and sound ways. The book addresses a vital topic: hazardous household waste, such as chemicals used for cleaning and maintaining the home, surface and floor cleaning and disinfection materials, pesticides, personal care supplies, and others. Household waste is a topic of interest to all segments of society: from general readers to those interested in investing in waste recycling in general, and those interested in the fields of environment and public health in particular. It is hoped that by reading the contents of this book, the reader will fully understand the role they must play in properly handling waste within the home. Through this book, the reader can learn about important topics, including: defining the dangers of household chemicals and the proper methods for dealing with and disposing of them. Household waste management and recycling methods: such as paper, metals, and plastic. How to produce safe, natural alternatives to household chemicals. How to produce organic fertilizer at home.