Pollution can be defined as the introduction of detrimental materials into the environment. Pollution prevention is a necessity in the Caribbean as more than 320,000 tons of plastic waste remains uncollected each year in the Caribbean. In order to prevent land pollution, there is a need to start at the source. Removing the waste from the environment allows for materials and energy for natural resource conservation.
Here’s some ways you can prevent pollution.
• Drive your car less or carpool.
Vehicle exhaust is a major source of air pollution. To minimize this, reduce your carbon foot print by using public transport or carpool.
•Plant and care for trees.
Trees filter pollutants and absorb carbon dioxide, while releasing oxygen into the atmosphere.
•Switch to renewable energy.
Renewables are much cleaner version of power generation.
•Stop burning items
Burning leaves, woods, and garbage, produces carbon monoxide. This releases irritants and cancer causing compounds that can cause respiratory problems and other health issues.
•Cut Down the Use of Plastics
Many plastics end up in oceans and rivers, which destroys the ecosystem. Due to the oil composition in plastics, the release of oil emissions destroys the environment.