4. Environmental Concerns
• Products that are not biodegradable or slow
to decompose can remain in landfills for
centuries, often emitting gases that could be
harmful to the environment.
• Landfills use up a vast amount of land and
pose a hazard to health.
5. Increasing Population
• From 2010 – 2012 the population increased
2.7% in the state of Florida.
• From 2010 – 2012 the population increased
4.3% in Lee County.