Sustainable Development
Land Pollution
Land pollution is the inevitable result of a growing world population that to a
greater extent lives a disposable lifestyle... ...Especially in the developed countries. With this larger population comes the greater production of waste and the problem
of disposal.
For many decades, dumping and landfilling (a large hole in the ground into which
waste is put and then covered over) have been the main methods of dealing with our
waste. However this is now changing, the two main reasons being... ...we are running
out of holes in the ground
and that there is growing evidence of health
issues relating to landfill sites.
Land pollution can also linked to water and air pollution e.g. run off of chemicals
whether industry or farming into the water course = water pollution; the creation
and release of methane from landfill sites = air pollution.
With the increase in land pollution so is they're an increase in the loss
of habitats such as woodlands, moors and grassland, which directly effects the number
of species in the area.
We all have a responsibility to ensure that the waste that we create is disposed
of in a responsible manner. First we should Reduce the waste that we create, Reuse
and Recycle that which we can't. View a listing of all the recycling points
within South Ayrshire.
Remember dropping litter is now an offence within South Ayrshire and if you are
caught you could be subject to
a £50 fine!