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Sector What can be done?
Transport • Wherever possible, take public transportation, such
The transportation sector consumes the most gasoline as bus or metro.
and diesel and emits the most pollution. • Drive electric
A green economy's transportation sector strives to: (battery-powered)
automobiles, if at
• Use cleaner fuels, such as electricity, for cars. all feasible.
• Encourage the use of public transportation, cycling,
and other forms of alternative transportation to
discourage the use of automobiles.
Water Management • Conserve water by turning
One of our most valuable resources is water. Billions of off the faucet when not in
people throughout the world lack access to safe drinking use.
water, and improved sanitation facilities. Population • Use wastewater treatment
explosion is also making the situation worse. to prevent pollution of
water sources.
Waste Management • Before tossing anything out, try
Throwing things away involves giving up the opportunity to reduce, reuse, and recycle it.
to reuse materials, which can lead to pollution of the • Sort the waste materials so that
land, air and water. some can be recycled and food
waste can be composted.
Forestry • Forests that are sustainably managed can continue
Forests are essential for rainfall and the protection of our to support populations and ecosystems without
land resources. Many cultures still rely on forest products harming the environment or the climate.
to thrive. Deforestation causes: • Cut fewer trees by reducing, reusing, and recycling
• climate change, paper.
• soil erosion, • Avoid purchasing goods
• species extinction, and disruption to food chains and such as ivory, which can
ecosystems, only be obtained by
hurting animals.
• decreased tree covering, which results in less rainfall,
less oxygen and more pollution. • Purchase only products
that have been collected in a safe manner, such as
honey that has been collected without destroying
beehives.
Green Economy Policies
India has adopted a policy of Sustainable Development, intending to reduce poverty, inequalities in society (providing
opportunities for all castes, communities and gender), providing food, education, employment, energy resources,
sanitation (cleanliness), and caring for its natural resources.
It implements particular policies to address a variety of environmental issues, including air and water pollution, waste
management, biodiversity conservation (saving various species of plants and animals), and so on.
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