8. What measures, as an individual, would you take to reduce environmental pollution?


 The following initiatives can be taken to prevent environmental pollution:
Measures for preventing Air pollution
 Planting more trees
 Use of clean and renewable energy sources such as CNG and bio-fuels
 Reducing the use of fossil fuels
 Use of catalytic converters in automobiles
Measures for preventing water pollution
 Optimizing the use of water
 Using kitchen waste water in gardening and other household purposes Measures for controlling Noise pollution
 Avoid burning crackers on Diwali
 Plantation of more trees
Measures for decreasing solid waste generation
 Segregation of waste.
 Recycling and reuse of plastic and paper. Reducing the use of plastics.
 Composting of biodegradable kitchen waste.