7 Ways You Can Help Stop Soil Pollution

By: Javed Baloch Source: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Images via: Unsplash By: Javed Baloch Source: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Images via: Unsplash

Soil Pollution puts 1/4th of our plant's biodiversity at risk. It affects soil's productivity and fertility. Here are 7 steps you can take to help reduce soil pollution...

You can start by disposing all and any hazardous waste responsibly.

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Recycle.

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Stop using single-use plastics.

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Don't buy any new electronic devices if you don't really need them.

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Whenever you go shopping, opt and ask for eco-friendly and reusable packaging.

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When gardening or cleaning, always choose eco-friendly processes and products.

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Composting your food wastes will feed soil microorganisms and thus increasing soil fertility.

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