Solutions+of+Solid+Waste

Although Basgo's current industries create a great amount of solid waste, there are ways for the town to prevent furthur pollution of their environment.
 * Solutions to Solid Waste**

The only way to end solid waste from fishermen is to educate the boaters about the proper way to dispose of their trash. The Town’s Fishermen’s Association should educate joining members about the hazards of solid waste before letting them boat down the river or in the ocean. They can encourage fishermen and recreational boaters to be kind to the environment by placing dumpsters at the docks so they can conveniently unload their trash. Also, the town should create a solid punishment for illegally dumping trash into the river or ocean and make fishermen and TFA members sign a contract stating that they will not pollute the environment. Aquatic plants and animals should not have to pay for the selfishness of humans.
 * __Fishermen__**

__**Paint**__ Basgo’s Olde Mill Paints can help the town protect the environment from pollution. They can switch to natural paints and finishes that are made from natural ingredients like water; plant oils, resins, and dyes; clay; chalk; talcum; milk casein; natural latex; bees’ wax; and earth and mineral dyes. Not only do these paints give off little fumes, but they also help people with allergies to ingredients in hazardous paints. They will not have to worry about the toxicity or disposal of their paints if they switch to natural paints. They can also teach people how to properly dispose of their paints. People can use up the last bit of their paint or pass the leftovers on to somebody else. If they must throw it away or recycle it, they should dry it out in the sun before sealing the container in a plastic trash bag. If Olde Mill Paints educates their customers about how to throw their paints cans away, they will have a cleaner town.

The manure from Basgo’s farms can be productively used by the farmers while reducing the amount of solid waste. Nutrients found in the manure help to support a healthy environment for plant growth. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium enrich the soil, but excess nutrients can harm crops. If farmers use their abundance of manure as fertilizer, they can improve their crop production while reducing the amount of solid waste in Basgo. Farmers can also compost the manure to release nutrients slowly into the soil, making the manure less harmful to the environment. They can process the manure using a solid-liquid separation system. This reduces the amount of organic matter in the manure and concentrates the nutrients in the solid waste. Manure can be recycled through a flushing system that brings the manure to a storage department after the solids are removed. It can also be burned to use as fuel to make energy for other productions.
 * __Farms__**

If Basgo puts their plans on hold for a while, maybe they will manage to get back on their feet. They have a lot going on at the moment with litter problems, and forgetting about the population growth and tourism will help them fix their problems. If they can stabilize and master a trash pickup system and place dumpsters where they are necessary, they will prove that they are ready to develop their town furthur. For now, however, they need to focus on perfecting their existing community before expanding and enlarging it to an industrialized, populous, town.
 * __Population Growth and Tourism__**

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