Soil Pollution Prevention Project Proposal

Reducing Landfill Waste

Landfills also contribute to air pollution. Organic material buried in landfills creates landfill gas as it decomposes. The gas is about half carbon dioxide and half methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere.
What You Can Do: Compost organic waste such as food scraps and grass clippings to keep waste out of landfills and help your lawn or garden grow. Don’t just recycle paper, glass and cans; buy products made with recycled materials. And opt for reusable products from cloth mops to rechargeable batteries instead of disposables.

In short/Change your behaviour

Try to re-use, repair or repurpose what you already have and consider buying used or refurbished items or products before buying something new
When you shop, purchase quality items that are durable and long lasting rather than low-grade items that don't last as long
Think about the life cycle of the products you buy and where they go after you're done with them
Be aware of the easy things you can do like not idling your engine, avoiding single use items, and conserving water and energy

Choose alternatives

Replace toxic cleaners with less toxic alternatives or make your own using common household ingredients like vinegar and baking soda
Use insecticidal soaps instead of chemical sprays in your garden
Do research before you shop so you can make informed choices about products you buy every day that may contain not-so-friendly substances

Thank you!