What measures, as an individual, you would take

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

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The following initiatives can be taken to prevent environmental pollution:
Measures for preventing Air pollution

  • Planting more trees
  •  Use of clean and renewable energy sources such as CNG and bio-fuels
  •  Reducing the use of fossil fuels
  •  Use of catalytic converters in automobiles

Measures for preventing water pollution

  • Optimizing the use of water
  •  Using kitchen waste water in gardening and other household purposes

Measures for controlling Noise pollution

  •  Avoid burning crackers on Diwali
  • Plantation of more trees

Measures for decreasing solid waste generation

  • Segregation of waste.
  •  Recycling and reuse of plastic and paper. Reducing the use of plastics.
  •  Composting of biodegradable kitchen waste.

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