Did you know that your home and office contribute to the greenhouse effect? Energy used in our everyday activities -- turning on electrical appliances, driving cars, and heating and cooling our homes -- is responsible for air pollution that contributes to climate change. Technologies are available today that can cut this energy use significantly and, at the same time, improve our quality of life. Preventing pollution is as easy as looking for the ENERGY STAR Label.

Never flush anything down the toilet other than poo, pee and paper. Bag it and bin it. Flushed items such as cotton buds or sanitary towels can either cause a blockage leading to a raw sewage overflow or may pass through the sewage system and end up on the beach. Many household cleaning products that end up down our drains contain chemicals that are harmful to the marine environment. Use eco-friendly alternatives. Never drop any litter on the beach. See similar questions...

From land-based sources? Better management of stormwater, better treatment of household sewage and industrial wastewater, more efficient burning in boilers (power plants), more efficient collection of waste oils from petrol stations and households, additional measures to reduce discharges from industrial processes and installations, including refineries and other chemical industries. See similar questions...

Yes, there are plenty of things that you as an individual can do — or rather make sure that you don't do. Become oil-wise! you can see from the list of land-based sources and activities, and also from the sea-based sources when it is a matter of recreational boating, individuals and households can certainly contribute to the important efforts to minimize the input of hydrocarbons/oils to the marine environment. Be very careful with what you do with oil-containing waste from your household. See similar questions...

Pollution prevention programs have historically focused on industrial properties, such as factories and sewage treatment plants, which were considered major sources of water pollution. Despite the success of industrial pollution prevention programs, many pollutants still enter our rivers and lakes through the storm drain system. See similar questions...

A citizen can do much by adopting a code of conduct for himself to desist from all activity which may pollute the environment. He can also bring to the notice of the authorities including GPCB about the violation of laws meant to protect environment. He can also sensitize the neighborhood about the right practices for preventing the damage to environment through Neighborhood Associations, Voluntary Organizations etc. See similar questions...

Since 1990, the SCWA has been in the forefront of aquifer protection by actively pursuing polluters, shutting them down and requiring remediation and restitution. We have also enlarged our wellfields by acquiring larger and larger sites. We sponsor educational programs in local schools and a special research program at Stony Brook University (the Long Island Groundwater Research Institute was conceived, among other things, to research groundwater pollution issues). See similar questions...

A commitment to preventing pollution is a cornerstone of an effective EMS and should be reflected in an organization’s policy, objectives and other EMS elements. Examples throughout the EMS Implementation Guide show how organizations have used an EMS to prevent pollution. See similar questions...

During incomplete combustion of a fuel, air pollutants can be released. Many of these pollutants cause environmental problems. An example of an air pollutant that is emitted during combustion processes is sulphur dioxide. To prevent this problem we can switch over to fuels that contain less to no sulphur. We have been reviewing this problem for quite some time now and we have already switched on to natural gas instead of fuel oil for energy conversion, in most cases. See similar questions...

Traffic is the largest source for the emission of greenhouse gasses. A number of measures can be taken to prevent emissions of air pollutants by traffic. Instead of using a diesel- or gasoline-based engine, we can use engines that work on a different fuel type. There are opportunities to make cars drive by using gas, hot air, steam or hydrogen as a car fuel, or by letting cars drive on electricity, for example through solar cells. See similar questions...

Even though a lot of the calculations you might read on this web site are based on the "typical" or "average" customer in a state, it is pretty simple to calculate for yourself. To calculate the CO2 emissions you avoid, we simply multiply your monthly electric usage (in kWh) times the percentage of new renewable generation in your product, times the CO2 emission rate of typical system power in your area. See similar questions...

Unlike biodiesel, which has been extensively studied and found to have vast improvements in emmissions compared to petro-diesel, WVO has not been formally studied at all, as far as I can tell. Part of the problem is that WVO is not a consistent, repeatable fuel, so it's impossible to draw conclusions about what emissions any given restaurant may produce. I've found only one study that concerns SVO, using pure rapeseed oil, which is not what is in your typical dumpster. See similar questions...

Clearances like NOC and Environmental Clearance or CRZ clearance need to be obtained before setting up of an industrial unit and Consent/Authorization are mandatory before starting of the production. Running a polluting industry without the mandatory clearances is an offence and such unit will be liable to face stringent actions like closure and prosecution. Clearances are given for stipulated period and they need to be renewed before the term expires. See similar questions...

In certain countries market based instruments have either replaced command and control or practiced in-conjunction with command and control. In this situation there is possibility of one unit trading its waste load with another unit. However, under the Indian situation as yet command and control reigns supreme with some scope for economic instruments. See similar questions...

Air pollution is often a problem in patients with asthma. During times of increased pollution it is a good idea to avoid going outside, smoking and smoke-filled rooms, and any other irritants such as chemicals. Exposure to cold weather can also cause worsening of symptoms. Air filters are very helpful under those circumstances. See similar questions...

You can prevent all forms of skin cancer, including melanoma, by avoiding overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Avoid sunbathing and tanning salons. UV rays from artificial sources such as tanning beds and sunlamps are just as dangerous as those from the sun.2 Perform a skin self-exam monthly to identify suspicious growths that may be cancer or growths that may develop into skin cancer (precancers). See similar questions...

Good oral hygiene removes bacteria and the left over food particles that combine to create cavities. For infants, use a wet gauze or clean washcloth to wipe the plaque from teeth and gums. Avoid putting your child to bed with a bottle filled with anything other than water. See "Baby Bottle Tooth Decay" for more information. For older children, brush their teeth at least twice a day. Also, watch the number of snacks containing sugar that you give your children. See similar questions...