Topic 5 - Prevention Measure

Prevention Measures
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POLLUTION PREVENTION AND WASTE MINIMIZATION
Pollution Prevention – is any practice that reduces, eliminates, or prevents pollution at its
source.
- reducing the amount of pollution produced means less waste to control, treat or dispose
of.
- less pollution means less hazards posed to public health and the environment.
SPECIFIC POLLUTION PREVENTION APPROACHES

Agricultural Sector
o reducing the use of water and chemical inputs
o adoption of less environmentally harmful pesticides or cultivation of crop strains
with natural resistance to pests.
o protection of sensitive areas
Industrial Sector
o modifying a production process to produce less waste
o using non-toxic or less toxic chemicals as cleaners, degreasers and other
maintenance chemicals
o implementing water and energy conservation practices
Home and Schools

o using reusable water bottles instead of throw-aways
o automatically turning off lights when not in use
o automatically turning off fans and other electrical equipment when not in use
o switching to green cleaners
WHY IS POLLUTION PREVENTION IMPORTANT?

- pollution prevention reduces both financial costs (waste management and cleanup) and
environmental costs (health problems and environmental damage)
- pollution prevention protects the environment by conserving and protecting natural
resources strengthening economic growth through more efficient production in industry
and less need for households, business and communities to handle waste
Waste Minimization – is the reduction in the quantity of hazardous wastes achieved through a
conscientious application of innovative or alternative procedures.
- avoid mixing hazardous and non-hazardous wastes; avoid contaminating glass ware
- rotate chemical stock to keep chemicals from becoming outdated
- order smallest container of material necessary for use
- review experimental protocol to assure that chemical usage is minimized
- take care when weighing and transferring chemicals in order to minimize spills and
additional wastes generated during spill clean up.
CONSERVATION MEASURES
Conservation – is the wise management and utilization of natural renewable resources in a
sustainable manner to ensure the maintenance of biodiversity.
- the goal of conservation is sustainable use and management of an economically
important natural resource so that people can continue using the resource.
Ways in Environmental conservation:
1. turning off lights and other home appliances when not is used
2. throwing trash in the trashcans according to the waste
3. switching to non plastic water bottles and bags
4. driving less, cycling more
5. planting more trees
6. finally, reduce, reuse and recycle.
SUSTAINABILITY
- is meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.
3 Dimensions of Sustainability
1. Environmental sustainability – includes issues of environmental stewardship, natural
resources, climate change, renewable energy and related fields. Seeks to promote the
responsible use of natural resources to ensure a healthy life and longevity for future
generations.
2. Social sustainability – addresses the ability of a social system to function over time.
Incorporates issues of human rights, corporate responsibility and resource access.
Focuses on relating individuals behavior to attitudes, and well being to create
sustainable social systems.
3. Economic sustainability – encourages the responsible use of resource. Considers
both environmental and social impacts of operational behavior. Focuses on increasing
profitability from investing in long term sustainable practices
Funding for Sustainability Initiatives

1. EPA – Funds Sustainability research and projects
2. Department of Energy – offers funding or private sector sustainability
3. NCTCOG(North Central Taxes Council of Government) – sustainable development
funding program for private/public transportation improvement
4. Coca Cola – offers 52 sustainability grants to countries around the world.

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Prevention Measures

POLLUTION PREVENTION AND WASTE MINIMIZATION

SPECIFIC POLLUTION PREVENTION APPROACHES

Home and Schools

WHY IS POLLUTION PREVENTION IMPORTANT?

Funding for Sustainability Initiatives

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