• What is pollution?

• Pollution is the introduction of a contaminant into the environment. It is created mostly by human actions, but can also be a result of natural disasters. Pollution has a detrimental effect on any living organism in an environment, making it virtually impossible to sustain life.

• AIR POLLUTION• WATER POLLUTION • LAND POLLUTION

• Every year one produces over 3285 pounds of hazardous waste

•Land pollution causes us to lose 24 billion tons of top soil every year

•HUMANS generate 30 billion foam cups, 220 million tires and 1.8 billion disposable diapers every year

•Over 80% of items in landfills can be recycled, but they’re not

•Almost 232 million different types of vehicles are driven by citizens every day, adding greenhouse gases into the air• vehicle emissions contribute 45% to global warming

•Every year almost 25% of U.S. beaches are closed at least once because of water pollution

•Over 73 different kinds of pesticides have been found in the groundwater that we eventually use to drink

•40% of U.S. rivers are too polluted for aquatic life to survive•Americans use over 2.2 billion pounds of pesticides every year, which eventually washes into our rivers and lakes

• Reuse any items that you can• Buy biodegradable products• Store all liquid chemicals and waste in

spill-proof containers• Eat organic foods that are grown

without pesticides• Don’t use pesticides• Use a drip tray to collect engine oil• Buy products that have little packaging

•Don’t smoke•Keep your car maintenance up-to-date•If you have to drive, do your errands at one time •Don’t buy products that come in aerosol spray cans•When you drive accelerate slowly and use cruise control•Always replace your car’s air filter•Use a push or electric lawnmower rather than a gas-powered one•Don’t use harsh chemical cleaners that can emit fumes•Inspect your gas appliances and heaters regularly

How can I reduce the amount of garbage I generate? Individual consumers can help alleviate America's mounting trash problem by making environmentally aware decisions about everyday things like shopping and caring for the lawn. Like the story that says that cats have nine lives, so do many of the items that we use every day. Reusing products is just one way to cut down on what we throw away

• What and where can I recycle?Reducing consumption, reusing items, and recycling products and materials help to protect the environment. EPA offers you information on which products you can recycle, which help prevent waste and reduce consumption; and ways to reuse dozens of items

How do I reduce waste in my yard? • Reduce turf grass to less than 75% of the total

area. Replace lawn with native trees and shrubs ,flower beds and ground covers .Use a mulching mower to shred grass clippings and leave them on the lawn .Compost yard waste

• IS THAT POSSIBLE …? Yes , its possible there are many companies

which yearn money on waste……. example:EPA

• Poonam Kasturi calls herself Compost Wali. On a unique mission, she wants ordinary Indians to feel empowered, make a 'clean' difference to the society, by converting waste into useful compost in a simple and cost effective manner.

• Her organic business venture Daily Dump offers different types of composters that convert the waste generated in one's kitchen into compost. If the customers do not require the compost, it can be sold back to Daily Dump.

• What began as a small venture with family members and potters, three years ago, Daily dump saw its turnover rise to Rs 36,00,000 (Rs 3.6 million) in 2009. Today, the company has about 4,500 dedicated customers in Bangalore who use the profitable composters.

• The response has been encouraging and the company has steadily grown over the past 3 years. In the first year, Daily Dump made a turnover of Rs 200,000, which increased to 12,00,000 (Rs 1.2 million) in 2008.

• Poonam says home waste generated in one's kitchen is 50-70 per cent organic, but urban India has still not found an effective way to dispose this waste, which can actually be churned back into the system by converting it into useful organic manure