How to prevent pollution?

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How to prevent pollution?

Answer 1

use less

recycle more

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Answer 2

There are a number of things that the individual can do to reduce pollution.  These incude:

Recycle everything you can - plastics, cans, paper, boxes, bags

Buy products with less packaging when possible

Use less power by - keeping your thermostat a little lower in winter and higher in summer, using the lower power fluorescent light bulbs, turning off lights when they aren't needed

Use less gas - walk or ride a bike when feasible, use a vehicle that gets good gas mileage.

If building a home, use an energy efficient system for heating and cooling, a programmable thermostat, insulate it well, use energy-efficient appliances

Also, support pollution prevention legislation.  Many things have to be done by industry, but often have to be required by law before they comply.