Last updated on July 3rd, 2023 at 09:15 pm
Q: What are some things that pollute the environment?
A: Things that do not decay like plastics, smoke from cars, waste from factories, and chemical fertilizers used by farmers are some things that pollute the environment.
Q: Why do we need to control our wants and our greedy demands for more?
A: We need to control our wants and our greedy demands for more because if we don’t, we will keep polluting the environment and depleting our natural resources. As Gandhiji said, “This world contains enough for everyone’s needs, but not for everyone’s greed.”
Q: What are some ways we can save the environment?
A: We can save the environment by stopping wastage of paper, planting more trees, avoiding buying things made by killing animals illegally, cycling or walking to nearby places, switching off lights and fans when not needed, shutting taps when not in use, and refusing to use polythene bags.
Q: How can we save on fuel and control air pollution?
A: We can save on fuel and control air pollution by cycling or walking to nearby places instead of taking a car or a bus.
Q: What can we do to save water?
A: We can save water by shutting taps when not in use.
Q: How can we avoid wastage of paper?
A: We can avoid wastage of paper by using both sides of the paper and not printing unnecessary documents.
Q: How can we reduce the use of plastic bags?
A: We can reduce the use of plastic bags by refusing to use polythene bags and carrying a cloth bag every time we go shopping.
Q: When is World Environment Day celebrated?
A: World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5th June.
Q: What can we pledge to do on World Environment Day?
A: On World Environment Day, we can pledge to save the environment from pollution and destruction.
