How to prevent land pollution

Like many other challenges, the best way to solve problems is to understand it. This means learning about it is the greatest step forward.

Here are a few other tips on how you can help reduce land pollution:

Facts on water pollution People should be educated and made aware about the harmful effects of littering. Discuss with friends and family.

Reuse any items that you can. Items like clothing, bottles, wrapping paper and shopping bags can be used over and over again, rather than buying new things.

The greatest prevention to land pollution is in the three ?R's? ?

Reduce Waste, Re-use things and

Recycle things. This is true even for governments. They can also use the three ?R? rule to minimize the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. After the three 'R's, remember to turn the rest of the garbage into compost.

Facts on water pollution Personal litter should be disposed properly. We can separate household waste at home for recycling.

 More than half of our household waste could be recycled or re-used but once it is mixed up, it becomes more difficult to separate different components for recycling. This is also true for waste we make at school or hospitals.

Facts on water pollution buy biodegradable products.

Facts on water pollution Store all liquid chemicals and waste in spill-proof containers.

Facts on water pollution Eat organic foods that are grown without pesticides. Look out for fertilizer or pesticide free products when you go to the market.

Facts on water pollution don?t use pesticides if you can.

Facts on water pollution Use a drip tray to collect engine oil.

Facts on water pollution Buy products that have little packaging.

Facts on water pollution don?t dump motor oil on the ground.

Governments can also ensure that there are incentives for people to recycle and re-use things.