Question

explain effect and method of prevention of pollution?
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Answer 1

Pollution prevention approaches can be applied to all potential and actual pollution-generating activities, including those found in the energy, agriculture, federal, consumer and industrial sectors. Prevention practices are essential for preserving wetlands, groundwater sources and other critical ecosystems - areas in which we especially want to stop pollution before it begins.

In the energy sector, pollution prevention can reduce environmental damages from extraction, processing, transport and combustion of fuels. Pollution prevention approaches include:

increasing efficiency in energy use;

use of environmentally benign fuel sources.

In the agricultural sector, pollution prevention approaches include:

Reducing the use of water and chemical inputs;

Adoption of less environmentally harmful pesticides or cultivation of crop strains with natural resistance to pests; and

Protection of sensitive areas.

In the industrial sector, examples of P2 practices include:

Modifying a production process to produce less waste

Using non-toxic or less toxic chemicals as cleaners, degreasers and other maintenance chemicals

Implementing water and energy conservation practices

Reusing materials such as drums and pallets rather than disposing of them as waste

In homes and schools examples of P2 practices include:

Using reusable water bottles instead of throw-aways

Automatically turning off lights when not in use

Repairing leaky faucets and hoses

Switching to "green" cleaners