Tuesday, April 24, 2012

It's time to change!


We live in a consumer society in which our wastes have become a serious environmental problem, because we are immersed in a throwaway culture. Domestic solid waste are usually concentrated by the inhabitants of the dwelling in a single vessel, which then is downloaded to a single tanker truck, which, in turn, transports them to a single disposal site, Where, in the best case, it is possible to separate some of the waste for recycling or reuse. 

The problems caused by inadequate management of solid waste is getting worse in almost every city in the country. In most municipalities the collection service and disposal of solid waste is por as was the case that we study of the inhabitants of La Chorrera a corregimiento of the municipality of Juan de Acosta in which gave origenerie of serious public health problems.

The improper disposal of solid waste is a source of proliferation rats, cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes, etc.  Which can transmit infectious diseases. The solid waste prepared improperly can generate gases, fumes and dusts that contribute to air pollution. The problem is growing, as the generation of waste is increasing and there are not enough places that can accommodate those residues with security.Product of poor waste management along with a lack of public awareness, problems occur as the accumulation of waste in certain areas or dumps. Also sometimes the informal garbage dumps is burned causing pollution problems, It is time to open our loos eyes to the reality that not only in our country if not the entire world, and do everything possible to prevent further sick our atmosphere .


posted by: Daniela Gomez Becerra

1 comment:

  1. pollution is a big problem we have to stop that. you have our help if you need it ;) God job

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