LAND POLLUTION

WHAT IS LAND POLLUTION?

• It is the deposition of solid or liquid waste.
• It can be found underground and in soils.
• The waste that causes land pollution are classifed as solid waste.

HOW IS LAND POLLUTION MEASURED?

• 10 tons of paper.
• 5 tons of oils
• 1 ton of liquid wastes

EXAMPLES OF MEASUREMENTS

• The average person produces 4.3 pounds of waste per day.
• 100 million tons of paper products in 2008
• In 2008 there was 22 million tons of plastic products dumped.

EFFECTS OF LAND POLLUTION

• Can cause respiratory problems like asthma attacks.
• It can cause skin diseases and neuromuscular blockage and rashes.
• Can cause lung cancer and kidney damage.
• Can also cause developmental damage to children.

OTHER PROBLEMS

• The toxic materials can pollute the soil.
• It can come in contact with your skin.
• It was be washed into water sources and rivers.
• Vegetables and other plants can be grown it polluted soil.

HOW TO PREVENT LAND POLLUTION

• Reduce, reuse, recycle
• Buy biodegradable products
• Don't dump motor oil on the ground
• Buy products that have little packaging
• Follow anti-litter campaigns

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