SOLUTIONS

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SOIL POLLUTION
BASIC & ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE
 SOIL POLLUTION

Soil pollution, also known as soil contamination, refers to the presence of harmful
substances or contaminants in the soil that can adversely affect its quality, fertility, and the
health of plants, animals, and humans who rely on the soil.
 How can we reduce soil pollution?

• Reducing Chemical
• Proper Waste Disposal
• Recycling and Reusing
• Reforestation
• Education and Awareness
• Sustainable Farming and Land Management
Reducing Chemical Usage

Reducing the use of chemicals, such as pesticides, fertilizers, and

industrial wastes, that can contaminate the soil and water.
Instead, opting for organic and sustainable methods of farming
and gardening, such as composting, vermiculture, and crop
rotation, that can enhance soil health and productivity.

Proper Waste Disposal

Proper disposal of the hazardous wastes, such as batteries, paints,
solvents, and medical wastes, that can pose a threat to the soil and
human health.
These wastes should be handled and treated carefully, following
the safety guidelines and regulations, and disposed of in
designated facilities.
Recycling and Reusing
Recycling and Reusing the materials, such as glass, plastic,
paper, and metal, that can end up in landfills and leach harmful
substances into the soil.
By following the “Three R’s” principle of reduce, reuse, and
recycle, we can minimize the amount of waste that we
generate and save natural resources.

Reforestation

Planting more trees and vegetation, that can prevent soil erosion,
improve soil structure, and sequester carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere.
Trees and plants can also act as natural filters, absorbing and
degrading pollutants from the soil and water.
 Education and Awareness

Raising education and awareness, about the causes and effects of

soil pollution, and the ways to prevent and reduce it.
By informing and engaging the public, policymakers, and
stakeholders, we can foster a sense of responsibility and action
towards protecting and restoring the soil.

Sustainable Farming and Land Management

Adopt sustainable farming and land management practices that

protect the soil's health and reduce pollution.
Sustainable farming and land management can help improve food
security, livelihoods, biodiversity, climate change adaptation and
mitigation, and soil and water quality.
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