Question

Disadvantages of 4r principle

Answer 1

One of the most alarming problems in the world today is waste management. With the ballooning world population, this issue can get much worse over time. If not dealt with accordingly the soonest time possible, too much waste can cause more pressing problems, including the following:

Soil Contamination

Recyclables like plastics, metals, glass and papers end up in landfills, they could end up contaminating the ground. Plastic bottles, for example, can release DEHA, a kind of carcinogen that causes reproductive problems, liver diseases and weight loss, if they reach plants, animals and bodies of water while lying in a landfill. Even newspapers and paper products that contain ink can be toxic to the ground, too.

Answer 2

1. Building up a new waste recycling unit takes up a lot of capital. The accompanying costs include buying different kinds of utility vehicles, upgrading the recycling unit, waste, and chemical disposal
2. Go to any waste recycling site, and you will almost always stumble upon unhygienic, unhealthy and unsightly conditions.
3. Spread of infectious diseases.
4. The harmful chemicals from these wastes can also be dangerous.
5. The quality of products manufactured from recycled waste may not be on par regarding quality.