Land Pollution

What is Land Pollution?

Land pollution is the deterioration (destruction) of the earth’s land surfaces, often directly or indirectly as a result of man’s activities and their misuse of land resources.

Sources of Land Pollution

Agricultural sources. Ashes. Mining sources. Sewage treatment. Garbage or waste.

Types of Land Pollution

Type of Land Pollution	Cause	Area found
Agricultural Land Pollution	Use of Fertelizers	Farms
Non-biogradable Solid Waste	waste that doesnot decompose fast	Homes, school, hospitals etc
Industrial Waste	Use of Chemicals	Industries

Solutions to Land Pollution

1. Make people aware about the concept of Reduce, Recycle and Reuse.
2. Reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers in agricultural activities.
3. Avoid buying packages items as they will lead to garbage and end up in landfill site.
4. Ensure that you do not litter on the ground and do proper disposal of garbage.
5. Buy biodegradable products.
6. Do Organic gardening and eat organic food that will be grown without the use of pesticides.
7. Create dumping ground away from residential areas.

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