Harmful effects

of burning
garbage
By Pranav, Aadithya, Sahasra, Mehull and Rajiv
 • Burning trash can cause long-term health
Problem of problems. The toxic chemicals released
during burning include nitrogen oxides,
Burning sulfur dioxide, volatile organic chemicals
(VOCs) and polycyclic organic matter
Garbage (POMs). Burning plastic and treated wood
also releases heavy metals and toxic
chemicals, such as dioxin.
Diseases caused

• Open burning of garbage poses health risks to those exposed directly to

the smoke. It especially affects people with sensitive respiratory
systems, as well as children and the elderly. In the short term, exposure
to smoke can cause headaches, nausea, and rashes. Over time, it can
increase the risk of developing heart disease.
Effects on Air

• The release of uncontrolled smoke into the atmosphere pollutes the air,

causing the destruction of the ozone layer. Toxic fumes released by the
process affect not only the ozone layer but also plant and animal life, which
has a negative impact on the wildlife and eventually declines their count.
Besides, the smoke emitted from open burning has an irritating odor that
pollutes clean breathing air.
 • Burning trash can cause long-
term health problems.When
household waste, like wood and
leaves, are burned, they produce
smoke, which contains vapors
and particulate matter (solid and
Health Problems liquid droplets suspended in the
air). Air pollution from smoke
can impact human health.
Chemicals released

The toxic chemicals released during burning include nitrogen oxides, sulfur
dioxide, volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) and polycyclic organic matter
(POMs). Burning plastic and treated wood also releases heavy metals and
toxic chemicals, such as dioxin.
 • Burning causes air pollution
• It can increase global
warming
Effects on Us and • Excess pollution can make
Atmosphere holes in the ozone layer
which causes UV rays to
come on the surface of the
Earth which is harmful for
our skin