With the rising levels of pollution leading to climate change and extinction of species, it is important that steps are being taken to protect the environment. Protecting the environment means reducing pollution levels which can be attained by reducing the emission of greenhouse gasses and limiting wastes. The various steps towards reducing the amount of waste released in the environment are:
> Reduce and ultimately phase out single use plastics such as straws, bottles, disposable plates, cutlery.
> Minimise the amount of plastics in packaging of food items and other goods.
> Reduce the potion size in restaurants and cafeteria to cut down on food wastage.
> Use incentives like price cut for bringing own cups or plates to cafeterias, etc.
> Using organic plates, bowls, made of leaves, where needed, that are biodegradable.
> Create apps that tell about location of recycling bins, compost facilities especially in college campuses and shopping malls as well as beaches and tourist spots.
> Creating awareness about recycling, using social media as well as other platforms.
> Have plenty of dishwashing sinks on campuses to encourage the reusing of utensils.
> Reducing the amount of paper that is used for communications.
> Recycling garments into other useful items to prevent their being dumped into garbage holes.
By working towards reducing the amount of waste generated, one can have a positive impact towards curbing the pollution levels and helping the environment.
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