| What is pollution? | | | | The number one way to prevent air pollution is to |
| Pollution is the introduction of a contaminant into the | | | | walk or bike more and drive less. This will prevent |
| environment. Pollution is caused by industrial and | | | | fossil fuels from polluting the air. Here are some other |
| commercial waste, agriculture practices, everyday | | | | ways to prevent air pollution: |
| human activities and most notably, modes of | | | | - Carpool with friends and coworkers |
| transportation. No matter where you go and what | | | | - Don't smoke |
| you do, there are remnants of pollution. Pollution has | | | | - Use a push or electric lawnmower rather than a |
| a detrimental effect on any living organism in an | | | | gas-powered one |
| environment, making it virtually impossible to sustain | | | | - Don't use harsh chemical cleaners that can emit |
| life. | | | | fumes |
| Why are the different types of pollution? | | | | - Inspect your gas appliances and heaters regularly |
| Pollution harms the Earth's environment and its | | | | - Keep your car maintenance up-to-date |
| inhabitants in many ways. The three main types of | | | | - If you have to drive, do your errands at one time |
| pollution are: | | | | - Don't buy products that come in aerosol spray cans |
| 1. Land Pollution- Land pollution is pollution of the | | | | - Avoid using lighter fluid when barbecuing outside |
| Earth's natural land surface by industrial, commercial, | | | | - When you drive accelerate slowly and use cruise |
| domestic and agricultural activities. | | | | control |
| What are the sources of land pollution? | | | | - Always replace your car's air filter |
| Some of the main contributors to land pollution are: | | | | 3. Water Pollution - Water pollution is the introduction |
| - Chemical and nuclear plants | | | | of chemical, biological and physical matter into large |
| - Industrial factories | | | | bodies of water that degrade the quality of life that |
| - Mining | | | | lives in it and consumes it. |
| - Littering | | | | What are the sources of water pollution? |
| - Overcrowded landfills | | | | Some of the main contributors to water pollution are: |
| - Deforestation | | | | - Waste treatment facilities |
| - Construction debris | | | | - Mining |
| - Oil refineries | | | | - Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers |
| - Human sewage | | | | - Human sewage |
| - Oil and antifreeze leaking from cars | | | | - Oil spills |
| How to Prevent Land Pollution | | | | - Factories |
| The best way to prevent land pollution is to recycle. | | | | - Refineries |
| Here are a few other ways you can reduce land | | | | - Failing septic systems |
| pollution: | | | | - Soap from washing your car |
| - Don't use pesticides | | | | - Oil and antifreeze leaking from cars |
| - Use a drip tray to collect engine oil | | | | - Household chemicals |
| - Buy products that have little packaging | | | | - Animal waste |
| - Don't dump motor oil on the ground | | | | How to Prevent Water Pollution |
| - Reuse any items that you can | | | | The best way to prevent water pollution is to not |
| - Buy biodegradable products | | | | throw trash and other harmful chemicals into our |
| - Store all liquid chemicals and waste in spill-proof | | | | water supplies. Here are a few more ways you can |
| containers | | | | prevent water pollution: |
| - Eat organic foods that are grown without pesticides | | | | - Inspect your septic system every 3-5 years |
| 2. Air Pollution - Air pollution is the accumulation of | | | | - Avoid using pesticides and fertilizers that can run |
| hazardous substances into the atmosphere that | | | | off into water systems |
| danger human life and other living matter. | | | | - Sweep your driveway instead of hosing it down |
| What are the sources of air pollution? | | | | - Always pump your waste-holding tanks on your |
| Some of the main contributors to air pollution are: | | | | boat |
| - Combustion of coal | | | | - Wash your car far away from any stormwater |
| - Acid rain | | | | drains |
| - Noise pollution from cars and construction | | | | - Don't throw trash, chemicals or solvents into sewer |
| - Power plants | | | | drains |
| - Manufacturing buildings | | | | - Use non-toxic cleaning materials |
| - Automobile emissions | | | | - Clean up oil and other liquid spills with kitty litter and |
| - Tobacco smoke | | | | sweet them up |
| - Large ships | | | | - Don't wash paint brushes in the sink |
| - Paint fumes | | | | The best way for you to get involved with pollution |
| - Aerosol sprays | | | | prevention is to practice efforts on your own or join |
| - Wildfires | | | | a project or program. With a little effort you can help |
| - Nuclear weapons | | | | the planet restore its natural resources and provide a |
| How to Prevent Air Pollution | | | | healthier place to live for every living creature. |