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What measures, as an individual, you would take to reduce environmental pollution?
Solution
The following initiatives can be taken to prevent environmental pollution:
Measures for preventing Air pollution:
(i) Planting more trees
(ii) Use of clean and renewable energy sources such as CNG and bio-fuels
(iii) Reducing the use of fossil fuels
(iv) Use of catalytic converters in automobiles
Measures for preventing water pollution:-
(i) Optimizing the use of water
(ii) Using kitchen waste water in gardening and other household purposes
Measures for controlling Noise pollution:-
(i) Avoid burning crackers on Diwali
(i) Plantation of more trees
Measures for decreasing solid waste generation:-
(i) Segregation of waste
(ii) Recycling and reuse of plastic and paper
(iii) Composting of biodegradable kitchen waste
(iv) Reducing the use of plastics
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