ASSIGNMENT: 1 UDAY SHIKHAR DAS(2K20/EP/110)

FEC SUB: EVS

There had been no. of reasons for the cause of pollution in my locality,here are some of
them:

.water pollution:1. Liquid pollutants usually come from liquid waste. Liquid
waste includes human excreta (both faeces and urine), industrial wastewaters and other
forms of waste from water-using activities . Factories generate liquid waste from
activities related to washing in the manufacturing process, cleaning objects and
chemical mixing. Sewage is a mixture of human excreta from water-flushed toilets and
other wastewater from houses and businesses. Sewage and human waste from
overflowing septic tanks and latrines are frequent sources of pollution.

2. Another way of classifying pollution is by the sector of human activity that produces it.
Before we look at the various sectors, there is an important distinction to be made about
pollution sources. Sources of pollution can be categorised as point or non-point
sources. Point sources are identifiable points or places that you can easily locate. An
example is a diesel truck that produces visible black exhaust fumes from its tailpipe.
Liquid waste released from a pipe into a river is another example . A non-point
source (also known as ‘diffuse pollution’) is one where it is difficult to identify the exact
origin of the pollution. A good example is floodwater that washes all types of waste from
the land (possibly including faecal matter) into a river. In this situation you cannot
identify the individual or household or establishment that has caused the water pollution
.

3. soil pollution
Source: Domestic: Domestic sources of pollution include toilets, latrines and wastewater
from kitchens and bathrooms. If these wastes are properly contained and prevented
from getting into the environment, they will not cause pollution. However, frequently this
is not the case. Open defecation obviously releases human waste into the environment,
which can then be washed into rivers and other surface waters.
4. Noise pollution
Sources: Traffic noise

Traffic noise accounts for most polluting noise in cities. For example, a car
horn produces 90 dB and a bus produces 100 dB.

Air traffic noise

There are fewer aircraft flying over cities than there are cars on the roads, but the
impact is greater: a single aircraft produces 130 dB.

Construction sites

Building and car park construction and road and pavement resurfacing works are very
noisy. For example, a pneumatic drill produces 110 dB.

Catering and night life

Bars, restaurants and terraces that spill outside when the weather is good can produce
more than 100 dB. This includes noise from pubs and clubs.

Animals

Noise made by animals can go unnoticed, but a howling or barking dog, for example,
can produce around 60-80 dB.

5. PLASTIC POLLUTION:
1. Food Wrappers & Containers (31.14% of pollution in environment, by unit count)
2. Bottle & Container Caps (15.5%)
3. Plastic Bags (11.18%)
4. Straws and Stirrers (8.13%)
5. Beverage Bottles (7.27%)
 CONTRIBUTION OF SOCIETY OR MUNICIPALITY TO FIGHT
AGAINST IT:
1. Established no. of public toilet.

2. campaigns for menstrual hygiene. so,that the used sanitary pads should properly be
disposed.

3.cleaning of various waterbodies using :

1. Use of mulch and vegetation to keep soil from washing away.

2. Sweeping or raking grass leaves away from street curbs.
3. Mulching and composting grass clippings and leaves.
4. Keep paved surfaces to a minimum.
5. Capturing water runoff with a rain garden and rain barrels.
6. Wash your car on the grass, where the water will get filtered.
7. Lessons to keep chemicals away from storm drains.
8. rain-gutter downspouts onto grass.
4.other forums and campaigns like van mahotsav and planting trees giving lesson on
chipko movement were carried out.

5.abolition of using loud speaker late night and also use of high dB silencer in motor
vechile.

What are my suggestion :

AIR POLLUTION:

1.Change your AC filter. 5. Control on agricultural waste burning.

2.Don't forget about other air filters 6.lesser use of DDT for killing mosquito etc.
3.Check your air ducts.

4.Use cooking vents.

NOISE POLLUTION:

1.Turn off Appliances at Home and offices.

2.Shut the Door when using noisy Machines.

3. Shut the Door when using noisy Machines

4. Use ear plugs

5.Stay away from Noisy area

6.Follow the Limits of Noise level

7.Control Noise level near sensitive areas

.SOIL POLLUTION:

1.Recycle Whenever Possible

2.Integrated Pest Management

3.Reduce Fossil Fuel Emissions

4.Green Living

5.Buy Organic Products

PLASTIC POLLUTION:

1. Wean yourself off disposable plastics:

Ninety percent of the plastic items in our daily lives are used once and then
chucked: grocery bags, plastic wrap, disposable cutlery, straws, coffee-cup lids.
Take note of how often you rely on these products and replace them with
reusable versions. It only takes a few times of bringing your own bags to the
store, silverware to the office, or travel mug to Starbucks before it becomes habit.

2. Stop buying water.:

Each year, close to 20 billion plastic bottles are tossed in the trash. Carry a
reusable bottle in your bag, and you’ll never be caught having to resort to a
Poland Spring or Evian again. If you’re nervous about the quality of your local tap
water, look for a model with a built-in filter.
 3. Boycott microbeads:
Those little plastic scrubbers found in so many beauty products—facial scrubs,
toothpaste, body washes—might look harmless, but their tiny size allows them to
slip through water-treatment plants. Unfortunately, they also look just like food to
some marine animals. Opt for products with natural exfoliants, like oatmeal or
salt, instead.

4. Cook more.

Not only is it healthier, but making your own meals doesn’t involve takeout containers or
doggy bags. For those times when you do order in or eat out, tell the establishment you
don’t need any plastic cutlery or, for some serious extra credit, bring your own food-
storage containers to restaurants for leftovers.

5. Purchase items secondhand.

New toys and electronic gadgets, especially, come with all kinds of plastic packaging—
from those frustrating hard-to-crack shells to twisty ties. Search the shelves of thrift
stores, neighborhood garage sales, or online postings for items that are just as good
when previously used. You’ll save yourself a few bucks, too.