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VISIT TO A LOCAL

POLLUTED SITE

NAME : SUHANI SINGH

ROLL NO : 483

CU ROLL NO : 211034-11-

CU REGISTRATION NO : 034-

UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA

Environmental studies project

EFFECT OF SOLID WASTES ON THE ENVIRONMENT CATEGORISATION REMEDIAL MEASURES

5. CONCLUSION
6. REFERENCE

INTRODUCTION Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change.[Pollution can take the form of any substance (solid, liquid, or gas) or energy (such as radioactivity, heat, sound, or light). Pollutants, the components of pollution, can be either foreign substances/energies or naturally occurring contaminants. Although environmental pollution can be caused by natural events, the word pollution generally implies that the contaminants have an anthropogenic source – that is, a source created by human activities. Pollution is often classed as point source or nonpoint source pollution. In 2015, pollution killed 9 million people worldwide.

**- To identify the major resource, extent and type of the pollution near the visited side.

• To identify the adverse effect of pollution in that vicinity.
• To study the present situation of the site.
• To study visible effects of pollution.
• To study about the direct and indirect cause of pollution.
• To suggest control measures to minimize pollution.** AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

OBSERVATION AT THE SITE As the site was an municipal solid waste disposable site,it consists of solid wastes which is also called trash or garbage. It comprises all the items that are rejected and discarded in public. The solid waste consists of recyclable waste and non-recyclable waste. The different types in which the solid waste can be classified are: The food waste from the kitchen: While most of the waste coming from the kitchen includes plant and animal waste that are biodegradable but it also includes plastic and paper that are hazardous and either they cannot be recycled or require special techniques to get rid of it.

Solid waste items including carton boxes, paper, tins, metal cans, aluminum in the form of foils, batteries, etc are a few of the solid waste that can be recycled. Hazardous waste includes chemicals, paints, fertilizers, light bulbs, and batteries that pollute the environment. The waste coming from hospitals and drug companies are also hazardous. Waste from the construction that includes dust, cement, rocks, etc. Some waste that is bound with two or more materials is included under composite waste and they need special treatment to be recycled.

EFFECT OF SOLID WASTES ON THE ENVIRONMENT The solid waste if not collected properly or if dumped in wrong places might lead to blocking of sewage and drain systems due to which the water is accumulated in places and will lead to the growth of various viruses and parasites causing rise to various diseases. This leads society to live in unhygienic conditions. Waste dumping areas if not cleaned properly will make way for various organisms and flies and increase their population. This, in turn, causes an increase in the number of vectors for the spread of the diseases. A lot of solid waste collection in an area and improper knowledge among the community might lead them to burn solid waste materials causing air pollution.

Discarding the plastic and polyethylene covers in the open will cause problems to the grazing animals who happen to ingest these materials. There are several cases of death reported of such animals due to this malpractice in recent years. Solid waste is categorized differently and the collection and disposing of the method of every category of waste are different. Failing to follow this protocol can lead to the poisoning or injury of the scavengers who happen to collect this waste without proper knowledge. These kinds of problems are seen more in developing countries. After a certain amount of time, there will be an escape of harmful fumes from the chemical waste if not cleaned and treated properly. This leads to polluting the surrounding environment thus affecting the life around. The accumulation of garbage and trash in more quantity leads to the production of methane which is more potent than carbon dioxide. There is a formation of the garbage patch in the pacific ocean due to the crude methods used by the humans in disposing of the waste. This is clear harm to the environment caused due to the abrupt methods of humans.

Regulated Medical Waste - Information on Regulated Medical Waste in New York State. Used Electronic Equipment - Due to rapid changes in technology, electronic equipment quickly becomes out of date. NYSDEC provides guidance and regulatory information on the reuse, recycling, and disposal of used electronic equipment. Used Oil - Information on used oil regulation in New York State. Waste Tires - Background information on waste tire stockpiles, including legislation and tire fire information.

REMEDIAL MEASURES The average person generates 4.3 pounds of waste per day. 55% of 220 million tons of waste generated in the U.S. ends up in more than 3,500 landfills each year. There are many ways to help reduce your daily waste that can help you save time and money later, all while making the Earth a better place. By incorporating these ten simple steps into your everyday routine, you can make a big difference:

Reusable bags and containers. Bring them with you when you shop, travel, and when

packaging food.We recommend using bags made from recyclable material and

glassware for food storage.

Reuse water bottles, coffee mugs, and plates too.Skip the plastic or paper and get

yourself some reusable and refillable kitchenware.

Skip on individually wrapped items, specifically food in snack packs or single-

serving containers.

Start composting in the kitchen and yard. Food scraps and yard debris can be

composted into fertilizer, helping the soil too.

Pollution is a big problem now. A lot of people thinks that they dont pollute because they dont throw trash on the floor, but this is just one little part of pollution. Pollution is any damage that we cause to the environment and nobody can live without polluting our planet. If we just think of washing our hands with soap, even with natural soap, this already is pollution and solid waste which is also caused by the human is one of the major causes of pollution for our planet, as it risk the life present on land and water bodies. Marine animals get trapped in pieces of plastic or other refuse. The harmful chemicals from the refuse thrown on land leeches into the soil, often contaminating the soil, fresh water bodies and vegetation grown in it. When humans and animals consume such contaminated water or vegetation, they suffer poisonous effects of varying degrees. CONCLUSION

REFERENCE The information were taken from following website: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pollution https://www.vedantu.com/biology/cause s-of-solid-waste-pollution https://www.nationalgeographic.com/ https://images.google.com