My Cleaning Exercise For Friday, the 16th of February, 2024

about 1 year ago

Good morning everyone, welcome to my blog.Today was a great day as usual,I woke up early in the morning,took my bath and went to work.As I was on the way going,I saw a house that had been littered with different waste.I was told by someone who lives near the place that the house belonged to an elderly woman,who was a widow.I stopped immediately I heard that and started Cleaning the place.The elderly woman appreciate the gesture.

I was happy for the privilege to keep the planet , burning is one of the methods of refuse disposal but has lots of disadvantages.
Burning produces harmful substances, These harmful substances include dioxins, furans, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), heavy metals, and particulate matter (PM). When inhaled, these toxic compounds can have serious health effects, including respiratory problems, heart disease, neurological damage, and even cancer.

Moreover, open burning produces significant air pollution, contributing to the formation of smog and harmful ground-level ozone. These pollutants can travel long distances, impacting not only the immediate vicinity but also neighbouring communities and even places far away.

In addition to the health risks, open burning also negatively affects the environment. Burning garbage releases greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, contributing to climate change. It also contributes to the depletion of the ozone layer and disrupts ecosystems by depositing toxic substances into the soil, water bodies, and plant life.

Furthermore, open burning poses a fire hazard, as it can easily get out of control and spread to nearby vegetation, structures, or even wildlands. This can result in significant property damage, loss of wildlife habitat, and threaten human lives.

Recognizing the dangers associated with open burning, many jurisdictions have imposed strict regulations and bans on this practice. Instead, they promote safe and sustainable alternatives, such as recycling, composting, and waste-to-energy conversion, which can reduce the harmful impacts on human health and the environment.

In conclusion, open burning of garbage poses severe risks to human health and the environment due to the release of toxic compounds, air pollution, contribution to climate change, disruption of ecosystems, and fire hazards. It is crucial to recognize the dangers and adopt alternative waste disposal methods to protect ourselves and our planet.

Let's chooses a more friendly method of refuse disposal,to save our planet from destruction.

These pictures show how I carried out my cleaning activity.