We live in a time where throwing things away randomly is normal and we don't think about it at all. We live in an endless cycle of production, consumption, waste, then discard. Companies create unnecessary products that they know consumers will throw away after just one use and they profit from that use. This waste grows in volume and is very toxic to the environment. These companies are also not required to recycle and reuse their products and are allowed to reproduce toxic materials in their products. The manufacturing industry produces large quantities of waste every day. The materials they waste contain very valuable resources that can be reused. Raw materials are becoming very rare and increasingly expensive, which is why educating businesses and citizens to reuse their materials will be very beneficial for our economy and our environment. The way our society has been built is not our fault. Industry and government have led to this cycle of waste and ruined our economy, but it is not the end. There are ways for communities and individuals to reduce the amount of waste and toxins that are wasted and released into the environment. By educating businesses and communities, people can better understand what to do with waste and toxins. Identifying the major environmental problem One of the biggest environmental problems facing the world is disposing of waste and products containing hazardous chemicals that affect the environment. negatively. The most common way people dispose of their waste is by flushing chemicals down the drain. Many communities, sewage treatment plants, and private septic tanks contain a biological process that breaks down sewage as it passes through. When chemicals fall... middle of paper...... – A guide for citizens. "FEMA Online Course. http://www.acac.org/forms/rclibrary/householdhazmat.pdf. "Household Hazardous Products and Wastes: A Summary for Consumers." pubs.cas.psu.edu. http: //pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/PDFs/xi0014.pdf."Household Hazardous Waste."City of Albuquerque.http://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/trash-collection-drop-off/ facilities/household-hazardous-waste. “Household Hazardous Waste.” Oregon DEQ: Land Quality http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/sw/hhw. TO THE ENVIRONMENT." lhwmp http://www.lhwmp.org/home/hhw/hazard-product-list.aspx. , Make, Waste » Economy. Agency, and Web http://www.epa.gov/ region7/waste/solidwaste/reduce_waste.htm..