Let's Talk Illegal Dumping

  Illegal dumping  is defined as the throwing away of solid waste in any public place, public road, public park or private property without permission or at the official solid waste disposal facility provided by the local government (Law Insider n.d.). References Law Insider, n.d.,  Illegal dumping definition, viewed 4 June 2021, from  https://www.lawinsider.com/dictionary/illegal-dumping  

  1. High levels of general waste production: Research has shown that a higher level of overall waste production has a clear link with increased rates of illegal  dumping of waste  and the increasing amount of illegal dumping spots (Conserve Energy Future, n.d.). The increase in overall waste production is linked with riches, rapid change of preferences, and the  ever-growing population  all over the world  (Conserve Energy Future, n.d.). Also , people are starting to be more and more consumer-oriented than before  (Conserve Energy Future, n.d.). In the past, people relied on new and creative ways to use old things instead of throwing them away  (Conserve Energy Future, n.d.).  Still, in the contemporary world, most people are looking for new and better products, especially home appliances, clothes and electronics  (Conserve Energy Future, n.d.). 2. Rapid population growth The  growth in the worldwide populatio n is one of the bigge...