Due to the many different types of products humans and animals use in the world, there are various types of waste present today. These different wastes often have different chemical and physical characteristics, and mixing them can be dangerous. Problems arise when more than one type of waste is processed at the same time, so wastes often have to be separated and dealt with differently. Many wastes have dangerous and undesired properties, such as easy …
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…because their chemicals are detrimental in landfills. Cans and bottles should be crushed before they are recycled, and garbage should be compressed in a home compressor if possible. One should check to make sure the paper he or she buys is recycled, and packaging on products should also be recycled, and the less the better. Doing all these things will ensure the earth stays a healthy and fruitful place to live for millennia to come.