Visual Pollution

What is Visual Pollution?

 Visual pollution is a term used to describe something that blocks or
otherwise obstructs the view of a particular place or thing. It may refer to the
visibility of a n object that is located at a distance, to visibility in general, or
to clutter within a particular view. It is primarily an aesthetic issue, meaning
that it interferes with the ability to fully appreciate the perceived beauty of a
specific site, landscape, or city.

Factors that Contribute to Visual Pollution

1. Excessive use of illuminated billboards and animations on roads

2. Garbage agglomerated in public spaces

3. Pipes in poor condition and external wiring of buildings

4. Deterioration buildings
Effects of Visual Pollution
1. Distraction

2. Eye fatigue

3. Loss of identity

4. Loss of tourism income

5. Billboards and advertisements on highway roads can distract drivers and

cause accidents

Ways to prevent Visual Pollution

1. Don’t put to many posters or paintings in one place together

2. Protect trees and natural resource elements of city, which should not hang
banners or notices attracted to any class

3. Use Environmentally Safe Products

4. Recycle Your Used Motor Oil and Filters

5. Report Illegal Dumping

6. Dispose of Trash Properly

7. Use Water Based Paints

8. Recycle Everything You Can

Examples of Visual Pollution

1. Examples of visual pollution include:

Trash cans, old vehicles, reflected light, cell phone towers, business signs,
buildings, highways, and graffiti.