Sabtu, 23 Oktober 2010

ROLE OF AN INDIVIDUAL IN PREVENTION

There are a host of environmental problems caused by human actions on the environment. If we are to respond to these problems we have to recognize that each of us is individually responsible for the quality of the environment we live in. Our personal actions can either worsen or improve our environmental quality. Several people may feel that environmental problems can be solved with quick technological fixes. While a majority of individuals would want a cleaner environment, not many of them want to make major changes in their lifestyle that could contribute to a cleaner environment. Decisions and actions taken by individuals to a very large extent determine the quality of life for everyone. This necessitates that individuals should not only be aware of various environmental issues and the consequences of their actions on the environment but should also make a firm resolve to develop environmentally ethical lifestyles. With the help of solar energy, natural processes developed over billions of years can indefinitely renew the topsoil, water, air, forests, grasslands and wildlife on which all forms of life depend, but only as long as we do not use these potentially renewable resources faster than they are replenished. Some of our wastes can be diluted, decomposed and recycled by natural processes indefinitely as long as these processes are not overloaded. Natural processes also provide services of flood prevention, erosion control at no costs at all. We must therefore learn to value these resources and use them sustainably. Concepts that help individuals contribute towards a better quality of our environment and human life.
• Develop respect or reverence for all forms of life.
• Each individual must try to answer four basic questions: Where do the things that I consume come from?
What do I know about the place where I live?
How am I connected to the earth and other living things?
What is my purpose and responsibility as a human being?
• Try to plant trees wherever you can and more importantly take care of them. They reduce air pollution.
• Reduce the use of wood and paper products wherever possible. Manufacturing paper leads to pollution and loss of forests which releases oxygen and takes up carbon dioxide. Try to recycle paper products and use recycled paper wherever possible.
• From the mail you receive reuse as many envelopes that you can.
• Do not buy furniture, doors, window frames made from tropical hardwoods such as teak and mahogany. These are forest based.
• Help in restoring a degraded area near your home or join in an afforestation program.
• Use pesticides in your home only when absolutely necessary and use them in as small amounts as necessary. Some insect species help to keep a check on the populations of
pest species.
• Advocate organic farming by asking your grocery store to stock vegetables and fruits grown by an organic method. This will automatically help to reduce the use of pesticides.
• Reduce the use of fossil fuels by either walking up a short distance using a car pool, sharing a bike or using public transport. This reduces air pollution.
• Shut off the lights and fans when not needed.
• Don’t use aerosol spray products and commercial room air fresheners. They damage the ozone layer.
• Do not pour pesticides, paints, solvents, oil or other products containing harmful chemicals down the drain or on the ground.
• Buy consumer goods that last, keep them as long as possible and have them repaired as far as possible instead of disposing them off. Such products end up in landfills that could pollute ground water.
• Buy consumer goods ages in refillable glass containers instead of cans or throwaway bottles.
• Use rechargeable batteries.
• Try to avoid asking for plastic carry bags when you buy groceries or vegetables or any other items. Use your own cloth bag instead.
• Use sponges and washable cloth napkins, dish towels and handkerchiefs instead of paper ones.
• Don’t use throwaway paper and plastic plates and cups when reusable versions are available.
• Recycle all newspaper, glass, aluminum and other items accepted for recycling in your area. You might have to take a little trouble to locate such dealers.
• Set up a compost bin in your garden or terrace and use it to produce manure for your plants to reduce use of fertilizers.
• Try to lobby and push for setting up garbage separation and recycling programs in your localities.
• Choose items that have the least packaging or no packaging.
• Start individual or community composting or vemicomposting plants in your neighborhood and motivate people to join in.
• Do not litter the roads and surroundings just because the sweeper from the Municipal Corporation will clean it up. Take care to put trash into dustbins or bring it back home with you where it can be appropriately disposed.
• You must realize that you cannot do everything and have solutions for every problem in the world. You can however concentrate on issues that you feel strongly about and can do something about. Focusing your energy on a particular issue will help you get better results.
• You could join any of the several NGOs that exist in our country or become volunteers. Organize small local community meetings to discuss positive approaches of pollution prevention.
• Learn about the biodiversity of your own area. Understand the natural and cultural assets. This would help you to develop a sense of pride in your city/town/village and will also help you understand the problems facing their survival.
• You cannot improve your world by not voting. You have the option to make a choice rather than complain later on.
• It is important that you do not get discouraged at the first sign of trouble. Do not dwell on the negative aspects. But take positive actions wherever you can to make the world a better place to live in.
• When talking to elected officials always be courteous and reasonable. You may disagree with a particular position but be re- spectful in doing so as you will gain little by being hostile and brash.

(Source from Department of environment)
Post by Zurina Zakaria a123555...

4 ulasan:

  1. My advice is...Take care to put into practice what this preach and always remember environment protection begins with we self!!!!

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  2. i try do the best for save our environment..thanks ina for this article.

    izah

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  3. ok, izah...haha.. we do together ok..invite unai and liana also to join us after finish this exam..We as youth must show good attitude to take care of this nature. Save our environment and keep clean it!!!

    -Ina-

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