Question

What measures as an individual, you would take to reduce environmental pollution?

Answer 1

The following initiatives can be taken to prevent environmental pollution:

1. Measures for preventing Air pollution:
   1. Planting more trees.
   2. Use of clean and renewable energy sources such as CNG and bio-fuels.
   3. Reducing the use of fossil fuels.
   4. Use of catalytic converters in automobiles.
2. Measures for preventing water pollution:
   1. Optimizing the use of water.
   2. Using kitchen wastewater in gardening and other household purposes.
3. Measures for controlling Noise pollution:
   1. Avoid burning crackers on Diwali.
   2. Plantation of more trees.
4. Measures for decreasing solid waste generation:
   1. Segregation of waste.
   2. Recycling and reuse of plastic and paper.
   3. Composting of biodegradable kitchen waste.
   4. Reducing the use of plastics.