Question

A reputed company was found to dump its untreated industrial wastes into the open fields
causing environmental damage.When the local media reported the incident , then the
company denied it?
Do you think the company was correct in denying the findings? If not ,What should they have
done? Give your reasons

Answer 1

It is no longer uncommon to see or find huge piles of wastes, old house items, construction waste or used products dumped by the roadside, in the forests, or non-designated dumping sites. This trend is on the rise and is increasingly becoming a problem because it hinders the objective of keeping the environment clean and can have serious impacts on wildlife and habitat.

Animals may be contaminated by harmful bacteria contained in the trash, which may lead to a spread of diseases among different animals through the food chain. Animals may also suffer from a change in their natural living conditions due to the dumping of trash.

It can be prevented by-

Improve public education and awareness among citizens and waste pickers,

Involve several stakeholders for improving system resilience,

Include safety precautions in the informal recycling sector,

Implement studies for assessing waste composition and characteristics.

Support can be provided with the assistance of NGOs, private companies or international funds, for boosting the 4Rs, which included waste separation at the source involving residents, institutions, local governments and local companies.