National Pollution Control Day is observed on December 2 every year. It commemorates those who lost their lives in the 1984 Bhopal Gas tragedy on December 2nd and 3rd. National Pollution Control Day focuses on preventing pollution and raising awareness about the ways we keep exploiting mother nature. Ultimately to improve the quality of the environment and to encourage the sustainable management of resources is the goal of celebrating National Pollution Day.
Let’s discuss these 10 best ways to reduce air pollution
1. Using public transports
Using public transport is a sure short way of contributing to less air pollution as it provides with less gas and energy, even carpools contribute to it. In addition to less release of fuels and gas, using a public transport can also help in saving money. Lesser vehicles on roads will contribute to lesser emissions. Using public transport will help in:
- Reducing the overall emissions
- Number of vehicles reduced on the roads
- Lesser traffic congestion episodes
- It is pocket friendly alternative
2. Turn off the lights when not in use
The energy that the lights take also contribute to air pollution, thus less consumption of electricity can save energy. Use energy saving fluorescent lights to help the environment.
3. Recycle and Reuse
The concept of recycle and reuse is not just conserve resources and use them judicially but also is helpful for air pollution as it helps in reducing pollution emissions. The recycled products also take less power to make other products.
4. No to plastic bags
The use of plastic products could be very harmful to the environment as they take a very long time to decompose, due to their material made up of oil. The use of paper bags instead is a better alternative as they decompose easily and are recyclable.
5. Reduction of forest fires and smoking
The collecting of garbage and getting it on fire in dry seasons or dry leaves catching fires is a huge factor for causing air pollution, moreover smoking also causes air pollution and causes the air quality to worsen along with obviously damaging one’s health.
6. Use of fans instead of Air Conditioner
The usage of AC’s takes a lot of energy and emits a lot of heat which is bad for the environment. AC’s also take a lot of power and energy to work as compared to fans.
7. Use filters for chimneys
7. Use filters for chimneysThe gas that is emitted from fireplaces in homes and factories are extremely dangerous for air pollution and harms the air quality severely. The use of filters should be used at least if the consumption couldn’t be lessened, this will help to reduce the effect of harmful gases absorbing in the air.
8. Avoid usage of crackers
The use of crackers during festivals and weddings is sadly one of the biggest contributors to air pollution, leading to a layer of smog which is extremely harmful for health. So, practice of no crackers should be implemented.
9. Avoid using of products with chemicals
Products that use the chemicals in their usage or smell strongly, like paints or perfumes should be used less or outside the house. There can also be an alternative to use products with low chemical content and organic properties.
10. Implement Afforestation
Last but not the least, plant and grow as many trees as possible. The practice of planting trees provides a lot of benefits to the environment and helps with the release of oxygen.
