Land Pollution

What is land pollution and how do human activities impact it?

So What is Land Pollution?

Land pollution is the destruction of the Earth’s surfaces as a result of human activity and the misuse of land resources. Pollution can occur when waste is not disposed of correctly, the land is not used correctly, or we deplete resources which lead to the destruction of the earth’s surface.

Solutions for Land Pollution

The three R’s Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is a great way to start when dealing with land pollution.

Reduce

To curb the land pollution limit or stop using non-biodegradable products.

Example- carry and use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic.

Reuse

Avoid throwing out things that can be reused. Why buy new when you can reuse existing things.

Example: Can you use a cardboard box for a poster for a school project? Or take out food containers as storage in your kitchen?

Recycle

Recycling is one of the best things to combat land pollution. Not only does it decrease the about of nonbiodegradable material thrown out each year, but it saves space in landfills. It also helps lessen air and water pollution as well.

Example: Recycled glass can be made into fiberglass which has many uses.

Human Impact on Land Challenge

Before You Go, You Need To Know

The following key points are from this explore section of the lesson. You must know the following information before moving to the next lesson. This is just a summary of the key points.

Land pollution is the destruction of the Earth’s surfaces as a result of human activity and the misuse of land resources
Common Causes of land pollution and how they affect the environment
- Solid Waste
- Deforestation
- Chemicals
- Pesticides
Ways that we can reduce the impact of human activities on land pollution

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