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 also called environmental pollution, the
addition of any substance (solid, liquid,
or gas) or any form of energy (such as heat,
sound, or radioactivity) to the
environment at a rate faster than it can be
dispersed, diluted, decomposed, recycled, or
stored in some harmless form
1. Air Pollution
2. Land Pollution
3. Water Pollution
4. Noise Pollution
5. Radiation Pollution
6. Thermal Pollution
 Air pollution is the pollution of air by smoke
and dangerous gases, chiefly oxides of
carbon, sulfur, and nitrogen. Exhausting
fumes from vehicles, the burning of fossil
fuels, Radiation spills or nuclear accidents,
destructive off-gassing from things such as
paint, plastic production, and so on can
cause air pollution.
Risks and Ways to Protect Yourself:
1. Diesel Exhaust – step away and do not
inhale smoke from tailpipe.
2. Benzene – known carcinogen; step away
from gas pump while refueling.
3. Particulate Matter – combinations of gas
and liquid in the air; when levels are high,
avoid outdoors activities that may worsen
particulates (ie. Driving, fireplace, etc.)
4. Ground-level Ozone – also known as smog
formed by smoke and reacting to sunlight;
avoiding prolonged physical activity during
these times is your best defense against
this dangerous pollutant.
 2. Soil Pollution
 takes place when the existence of toxic
chemicals, pollutants or impurities in the
soil is in high. It presents a high risk to
plants, wildlife, humans and indeed, the soil
itself. The surplus, escalating the use of
chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides,
insecticides, and fertilizers is one of the
main features causing soil pollution.
 How to reduce and prevent soil pollution:

1. Reuse material
2. Avoid use of chemicals in farming
3. Reduce waste
4. Buy organic products
5. Reduce chemical fertilizers and pesticides
6. Reforesting
7. Solid Waste Treatment
8. Recovering and recycling material
 water pollution is the contagion of any body
of water including lakes, groundwater, sea,
oceans, etc. A few examples of water
pollution include raw sewage running into
the lake or streams, industrial waste, etc.
 Ten Things to Reduce Water Pollution:

1. DO NOT pour fat from cooking or any other type of fat, oil,
or grease down the sink.
2. DO NOT dispose of household chemicals or cleaning
agents down the sink or toilet.
3. DO NOT flush pills, liquid or powder medications or drugs
down the toilet.
4. Avoid using the toilet as a wastebasket.
5. Avoid using a garbage disposal.
6. Install a water efficient toilet.
7. Run the dishwasher or clothes washer only when you
have a full load.
8. Use only phosphate free soaps and detergents when
washing dishes or fabric.
9. DO NOT dispose of these chemicals, motor oil, or other
automotive fluids into the sanitary sewer or storm sewer
systems.
10. If your home has a sump pump or cellar drain, make
certain it does not drain into the sanitary sewer system.
 Exposure to prolonged or excessive noise
has been shown to cause a range of health
problems ranging from stress, poor
concentration, productivity losses in the
workplace, communication difficulties and
fatigue from lack of sleep, to more serious
issues such as cardiovascular disease,
cognitive impairment, tinnitus and hearing
loss.
 Controlling Noise Pollution:

1. Sound Design - Careful design within a

building can also reduce the effects of noise
pollution.
2. Quiet Buildings - Noise inside a building
can be reduced if both the external and
internal walls have sound insulation.
3. Interpersonal – Practice consideration and
respect to keep noise at minimum.
 is defined as the increase in the natural
radiation levels caused by human
activities. It is estimated that about 20% of
radiation we are exposed to is due to human
activities. The human activities that can
release radiation involve activities with
radioactive materials such as mining,
handling and processing of radioactive
materials, etc.
 Radioactive Wastes Minimization and
Pollution Prevention Guidance
 Select reagents and procedures that minimize the volume and
toxicity of all wastes. If feasible, design experiments in such a way
that radioactive wastes are generated separately from chemically or
biologically hazardous wastes
 Avoid ordering radioactive materials in quantities that exceed your
intended usage
 Non-radioactive wastes must never be mixed with radioactive
wastes. Failure to do this significantly increases the volume of
wastes
 Non-radioactive tracers and methods are available for many common
assays, and procedures used in biomedical
 Substitute with Short-lived Radionuclides where feasible
 Reduce the activity and volumes of materials used in the experiment
to decrease the amount of wastes generated
 Replace hazardous chemical solvents with formulations not
regulated as hazardous or mixed wastes
 Limit the number of users of radioactive materials
 Limit the number of areas where radioactive materials are used
 How to Reduce Radiation Risk
1. If you work around radioactive materials itʻs
good to have a radiation detector.
2. Counting on a Dosimeter can leave you
Vulnerable.
3. Use Time Distance and Shielding to Protect
Yourself.
4. Use a Respirator or Face Mask if You are exposed
to airborne sources.
5. Be aware of all sources of radiation exposure.
 Thermal pollution is the degradation of
water quality by any process that changes
ambient water temperature. A common
cause of thermal pollution is the use of
water as a coolant by power plants and
industrial manufacturers.
1. Cooling towers and artificial lakes
2. Save Electricity
3. Use of alternative cooling agents – other than
water
4. Release heated water in less vulnerable
regions
5. Reuse of heated water
6. Tree planting along shorelines
7. Cogeneration
8. Environmental Awareness
9. Use of alternative sources of energy
1. REPUBLIC ACT 9003 ECOLOGICAL SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2000
 In partnership with stakeholders, the law
aims to adopt a systematic, comprehensive
and ecological solid waste management
program that shall ensure the protection of
public health and environment. The law
ensures proper segregation, collection,
storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste
through the formulation and adaptation of
best eco-waste products.
2. REPUBLIC ACT 9275 PHILIPPINE CLEAN
WATER ACT OF 2004
 The law aims to protect the country's water

bodies from pollution from land-based

sources (industries and commercial
establishments, agriculture and
community/household activities). It
provides for comprehensive and integrated
strategy to prevent and minimize pollution
through a multi-sectoral and participatory
approach involving all the stakeholders.
3. REPUBLIC ACT 6969 TOXIC SUBSTANCES,
HAZARDOUS AND NUCLEAR WASTE
CONTROL ACT OF 1990
 The law aims to regulate restrict or prohibit

the importation, manufacture, processing,

sale, distribution, use and disposal of
chemical substances and mixtures the
present unreasonable risk to human health.
It likewise prohibits the entry, even in
transit, of hazardous and nuclear wastes
and their disposal into the Philippine
territorial limits for whatever purpose; and
to provide advancement and facilitate
research and studies on toxic chemicals.
4. REPUBLIC ACT 8749 PHILIPPINE CLEAN
AIR ACT OF 1999
 The law aims to achieve and maintain clean

air that meets the National Air Quality

guideline values for criteria pollutants,
throughout the Philippines, while
minimizing the possible associated impacts
to the economy
5. PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1586
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS)
STATEMENT OF 1978
 The Environment Impact Assessment System

was formally established in 1978 with the

enactment of Presidential Decree no. 1586 to
facilitate the attainment and maintenance of
rational and orderly balance between socio-
economic development and environmental
protection. EIA is a planning and management
tool that will help government, decision
makers, the proponents and the affected
community address the negative consequences
or risks on the environment. The process
assures implementation of environment-
friendly projects.