These are some of the factors that need to be dealt through multi-sectoral collaboration and cooperation of individuals, communities, government, and companies. It also analyzes all the possible measures that are possibly practicable to reduce or even prevent environmental pollution and live a sound physical healthy life.
Understanding Environmental Pollution
Introducing solutions requires a brief discussion on different forms of pollution and sources of pollution. Environmental pollution can be broadly categorized into:
1. Air Pollution:
Result of automobile exhausts and emission of smoke from industries and the use of fossil energies which releases dangerous products like carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the air.
2. Water Pollution:
Pollution of water sources through discharge of chemical wastes from the industries, farming fraternity, and untreated sewage pollutes drinking water and aquatic life forms.
Resulting from the discharge of hazardous waste, cases of agriculture application of pesticides and fertilizers, and oil contamination that reduce the quality of soil and adversely affect plant growth.
4.Noise Pollution:
Caused by urbanization, transport and industries in that they have impacts on the health of man and animals.
5.Plastic Pollution:
Emerging from the exploitation and disposal of many plastic products negatively affecting the marine environment and animals.
Reduction Strategies
Following reduction strategies should be follow to avoid pollution.
Reducing Air Pollution
Perhaps, one of the most important measures that have to be taken regarding air pollution prevention is the changes in the type of energy usage. Green energy sources, for instance; solar, wind as well as hydro energy can greatly lower the levels of Greenhouse gases. Further, encouraging the use of public transportation, bicycles, and non-mechanized means of transport will reduce tailpipe emissions.
The government can enact higher standards regarding emissions from industries and vehicles; moreover, introducing an emissions check accompanied by fines for non-compliance. At the individual level, people can participate by using electricity-saving gadgets, endorsing laws that want to control the emission of pollutants and practicing sustainable energy use.
Mitigating Water Pollution
Tackling water pollution will therefore require the enhancement of waste disposal procedures and water treatment plants. It is recommended that industries should be required to clean their wastes before disposal, and farming methods should be changed to reduce the amount of chemicals that go down the drain.
People especially those living close to the water sources can volunteer at either river or beach cleaning events to prevent more waste from making their way into such sources of water. The general public should properly dispose of household chemicals and decrease the further application of non-biodegradable, disposable items that pollute water bodies.
Combating Soil Pollution
The alarming rate of soil pollution can be controlled through the advocating of organic farming and restricted use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Governments need to provide legislation against the management of risky waste tighten up its provisions and set up for the treatment and clean up of polluted locations by bioremediation and other procedures.
People can make better choices about using garden compost and safe products that would not harm the environment by increasing their knowledge about the importance of soil and the impacts of pollutants.
Reducing Noise Pollution
Environmental noise can be reduced by minimizing the density of buildings and incorporating green belts and other noise-absorbing barriers. Another factor is government regulations, particularly a city’s Noise Code that may allow only a specific amount of noise in residential and/or commercial zones. By avoiding coughing out car exhausts, using quiet home appliances, and not making noise at night time and early morning, people can help lower the level of noise pollution.
Reducing Plastic pollution
A more conspicuous form of pollution is the pollution by plastics. In this regard, it is imperative that environmental measures that may involve the ban on plastics particularly those that are single-use and offer options for eco-friendly products including paper bags and biodegradable types should be instituted. There is a need to increase the programs being used in the management of recyclable materials including plastics.
As a way to reduce the environmental impact, customers can have a guaranteed effect in deciding what products they buy that have little or no plastic packing, using the same bags and containers for every shopping trip, and taking part in local recycling campaigns. Businesses implementing eco-consciousness through the use of sustainable packaging and production strategies will also stimulate the environmental movement.
Conclusion
To dominate the environmental pollution parts of the society must participate in the action. The method we should use to achieve this is however sustainable development through the support of government, environmental policies as well as proper education about environmental problems. Every little action is part of a big movement for a cleaner, greener and better planet. The path to a pollution-free environment may be long and strenuous, but we will finally achieve it with personal commitment and collaboration.