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    rub·bish
    /ˈrəbiSH/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. criticize severely and reject as worthless: informal British "he has pointedly rubbished professional estimates of the development and running costs"

    adjective

    • 1. very bad; worthless or useless: informal British "people might say I was a rubbish manager"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Food_loss_and_wasteFood loss and waste - Wikipedia

    4 days ago · Food loss and waste is food that is not eaten. The causes of food waste or loss are numerous and occur throughout the food system, during production, processing, distribution, retail and food service sales, and consumption. Overall, about one-third of the world's food is thrown away.

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  4. www.open.edu › openlearncreate › modHygiene and Environmental Health Module: 22. Solid Waste...

    5 days ago · Refuse, garbage, litter and street sweepings are all terms used to describe solid wastes in various situations. In rural parts of Ethiopia, the type of solid waste generated will vary depending on the particular location and the socioeconomic and cultural conditions of the area.

  5. www.open.edu › openlearncreate › modStudy Session 8 Solid Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling

    5 days ago · Reuse can be defined as using a waste product without further transformation and without changing its shape or original nature. This is the second option in the waste hierarchy. Different types of solid wastes can be reused, such as bottles, old clothes, books and anything else that is used again for a similar purpose to that ...

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › trash pickupTrash pickup - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    5 days ago · the collection and removal of garbage.

  7. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › english6 Minute English / Is the recycling system broken? - BBC

    4 days ago · China used to accept 55% of the world’s plastic and paper scrap – another word for unwanted waste - or in other words, rubbish. That included waste sent over from Britain.

  8. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › featuresLatest The English We Speak - BBC

    4 days ago · The expression 'to wash your dirty linen in public' describes someone who talks about private matters in public – so everyone can hear them. You wouldn't catch me doing that! Rob....

  9. www.propertyreporter.co.uk › landlords-and-rubbish-yourLandlords and rubbish: Your responsibilities | Property Reporter

    5 days ago · Landlords and rubbish: Your responsibilities. As a landlord, there are various responsibilities you have, and these include the disposal of any rubbish. Here, we will explore the issues of rubbish for a landlord, and outline the actions that you may need to take. Don’t leave waste at the property.