Solutions for Land Pollution

1. The Three ‘R's: 

•One of the major land pollution solutions is recycling. Apart from reducing the amount of waste products in the landfills, it also helps in curbing the dumping of non-biodegradable waste on the Earth. Recycling is also beneficial in lowering other forms of pollution, cost savings and savings of energy resources.

•Reusing is always beneficial than buying new ones. For example, you may use plastic and cardboard containers for further use. Otherwise store them and sell them for recycling. You may also make some money by refraining from buying new products and also by selling the unwanted materials for recycling.

•So, each and every individual can contribute for this good cause, by taking efforts to curb land pollution. You may also reduce the use of non-biodegradable materials. For example, you may carry paper or cloth bags with you, so as to avoid taking a plastic carry bag from the shop. If you can, switch over to biodegradable materials. Use glass or metal products instead of plastic ones.

2. Agriculture Best Practices:

The EPA has identified agricultural runoff as the primary source of water pollution. Runoff contains pesticides, fertilizers, and agricultural waste that can have harmful effects on soils. Excessive amounts of phosphates, phosphorus and nitrogen found in fertilizers can cause fish and plant kill, resulting in contaminated soils. Use organic herbicides when gardening, or none at all. Plant native plants, which thrive in local conditions, often making pesticide use unnecessary.