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5.3B Managing Pollution and Waste Notes
Managing Pollution and Waste
Unwanted or unusable materials, substances, or byproducts generated by human activities.
Digital technologies can be used to managepollution and waste through:
Monitoring
Prevention
Reduction
Pollution and waste monitoring
The continuousobservation and measurement of environmentalconditions to detectpollution and waste.
Digital technologies can be used to monitorpollution and waste through:
Sensors: IoT devices can monitor air quality, water pollution, and waste levels in real-time.
Drones: Used for aerial surveillance of pollution sources and illegal dumping sites.
Satellite Imagery: Provides large-scale monitoring of environmental changes.
Data Analytics: Processes large volumes of data to identify trends and patterns in pollution and waste.
Self review
How can digital technologies improve pollution monitoring compared to traditional methods?
What are some potential challenges in implementing these technologies?
Pollution and waste prevention
Actions taken to stoppollution and waste from occurring in the firstplace.
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Introduction to Pollution and Waste Management
Pollution refers to the introduction of harmful substances into the environment, while waste encompasses unwanted or unusable materials generated by human activities.
Effective management of pollution and waste is crucial for maintaining environmental health and sustainability.
Digital technologies play a vital role in monitoring, preventing, and reducing pollution and waste.
DefinitionPollutionThe presence or introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.
DefinitionWasteUnwanted or unusable materials, substances, or byproducts generated by human activities.
AnalogyThink of pollution and waste management like maintaining a clean and healthy home. Just as you regularly clean, prevent messes, and reduce clutter, we need to monitor, prevent, and reduce pollution and waste in our environment.
ExampleCommon types of pollution include air pollution from vehicle emissions, water pollution from industrial discharge, and soil pollution from improper waste disposal.
