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Waste! Waste Management!

When we are thinking about this word, there will be so many questions passing through our mind like How to dispose of wastes? , How to reduce it? , Is recycling applicable for all the types of wastes? , etc. Let's discuss! First and foremost, What is Waste ? Waste is defined as unwanted and unusable materials and is regarded as a substance which is of no use. Waste that we see in our surroundings is also known as garbage. Garbage is mainly considered as a solid waste that includes wastes from our houses (domestic waste), wastes from schools, offices, etc (municipal wastes) and wastes from industries and factories (industrial wastes).  Types of Wastes Biodegradable waste Non-biodegradable waste Biodegradable Waste    A biodegradable material or substance can be defined as a material which can be decomposed easily by bacteria or any other natural organisms and not being the part of pollution. Biodegradable wastes are the waste materials which are and can be easily degraded...

Reduction in Pollution - New 7 Wonders of the World

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Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change. Pollution can take the form of chemical substances or energy, such as noise, heat or light. Pollutants, the components of pollution, can be either foreign substances/energies or naturally occurring contaminants. Pollution is often classed as point source or nonpoint source pollution. In 2015, pollution killed 9 million people in the world. The lockdowns enforced due to the COVID-19 pandemic led to large improvement in air quality world wide.  Here we are considering the new 7 Wonders of the World , Great Wall of China , China Petra ,  Ma'an , Jordan Colosseum ,  Rome , Italy Chichen Itza ,  Yucatán , Mexico Machu Picchu ,  Cuzco Region , Peru Taj Mahal ,  Agra , Uttar Pradesh , India Christ the Redeemer ,  Rio de Janeiro , Brazil Here are some photos of the new seven wonders of the world which are taken before and after lockdown, Great Wall of ...

Environmental Legislation in India

The law is generally acknowledged as a system of rules that are designed and implemented through social or governmental institutions to regulate the manner, although its precise sense is a matter of longstanding debate. The need for refuge and preservation of the environment and sustainable use of natural resources is reflected in the constitutional framework of India and also in the international commitments of India. The Constitution under Part IVA (Art 51A-Fundamental Duties) casts an obligation on each resident of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures. Further, the Constitution of India under Part IV (Art 48A-Directive Principles of State Policies) stipulates that the State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country. Indian environmental law concerns the law and policy of India concerning the protection of t...

Environmental Health

According to the World Health Organization ( WHO ), the word Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Health is at the center of our life. Every part of our life relies on having good health.  Health can be improved not only through the consumption of health care services, but also through individual behavior and lifestyle choices such as quitting smoking, eating more nutritious foods, and getting more exercise. In today’s day and age, there are so many new diseases and cases of obesity, which people are being forced to struggle with. Unfortunately, in most cases, these problems are self-inflicted. What is environmental health? The environment can directly and indirectly impact on our health and wellbeing. Environmental health examines the interaction between the environment and our health. Humans interaction with the environment constantly. These interactions affect the quality of life, years of healt...

Eco Lifestyle

Directing an eco-friendly life is challenging, especially when deciding to make the routine more eco-favorable. As per the Oxford dictionary , the word eco means “Not harming the environment”.  Here are few suggestions to make our habiliments more eco-favorable. Use Less Paper and Recycle More  The system we live in presently is much more reliant on digital technology. The less paper you use, the less paper requires to be produced, and the more trees that get to replenish our forests. By recycling one short ton (0.91 t) of paper you can save 17 mature trees, according to the EPA . Eat Less Meat More than 30 percent of the Earth’s surface is being used to raise and support livestock. As per United Nations study , “the livestock sector accounts for 9 percent of CO2 deriving from human-related activities but offers a much broader share of even more toxic greenhouse gases. Use Canvas Bags Instead Of Plastic Although a canvas bag might cost a small amount to receive, they are much ...