Question

what measures ,as a individual ,you would take to reduce environmental pollution

Answer 1

Thefollowing initiatives can be taken to prevent environmentalpollution:-

Measures for preventing Air pollution:

(i) Plantingmore trees

(ii) Useof clean and renewable energy sources such as CNG and bio-fuels

(iii) Reducingthe use of fossil fuels

(iv) Useof catalytic converters in automobiles

Measures for preventing water pollution:-

(i) Optimizingthe use of water

(ii) Usingkitchen waste water in gardening and other household purposes

Measures for controlling Noise pollution:-

(i) Avoidburning crackers on Diwali

(i) Plantationof more trees

Measures for decreasing solid waste generation:-

(i) Segregationof waste

(ii) Recycling and reuse of plastic and paper

(iii) Composting of biodegradable kitchen waste

(iv) Reducing the use of plastics

Answer 2

Answer:

Listed below are some measures that can be taken to prevent environmental pollution:

To prevent air pollution

• Clean and renewable energy sources to be used such as bio-fuels and CNG

• Afforestation – promote planting

• Limit usage of fossil fuels

• Catalytic converters to be used in automobiles

• To prevent water pollution

• Use of water to be optimized

• For gardening and other related chores, switch to using kitchen waste water

To prevent noise pollution

• Plant more trees

• Reduce/avoid bursting of crackers

Measures to decrease solid waste generation

• Different types of wastes to be separated

• Reuse and recycle paper and plastic

• Plastic usage must be reduced and eventually avoided completely

• Biodegradable kitchen waste must be composted