Author(s):
1. Dalila Ivanković, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina , Bosnia and Herzegovina
2. Fuad Ćatović, University Dzemal Bijedic - Mostar, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina , Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract:
The concept of environment, according to the Act on environmental protection, represents a natural setting of organisms and their living communities, including humans, which enables their existence and further development. Environmental issues can be defined as „any change in conditions of the physical surroundings caused by human activity that put those conditions out of balance, and results in socially unacceptable ones, according to the existing environmental standards. Humans have been influencing their environment since the beginning of their existence, adjusting it to their needs. During all these centuries of human civilization, these processes haven't endangered the environment. Intensive “pressure” on the environment in the contemporary society has caused numerous problems. This paper presents the facts on how much money we lose by throwing things that are out of operation. This results not only in material losses but also negatively affects our environment. We are aware that this area requires more actions, more activity on saving of our planet and species we are sharing this planet with. The basic intention of this paper is to provide information for our citizens on domestic waste disposal management, with specific emphasis on potential and needs of its usage instead of expensive natural resources.

Key words:
waste, recycling, waste dump, ecology, environment

Date of abstract submission:
08.11.2013.

Conference:
REDETE 2014 - Researching Economic Development and Entrepreneurship in Transition Economies