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Effective technologies and lifestyle changes to reuse and control waste generation from natural and anthropogenic activities for sustainable future

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
  • 2Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India

Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., Volume 9, Issue (2), Pages 51-61, April,22 (2020)

Abstract

Environmental pollution has increased drastically in few decades. Various natural as well as anthropogenic activities have inevitably increased greenhouse gases leading to climate change and chronic disease development. The extreme globalisation, urbanisation and population rise together with natural disasters, improper resource management and vehicle exhaust had created a holocaust of environmental contaminants. To counter it, numerous short-term and long-term interventions are available by government organisations, NGOs and civil societies. In long term interventions, environmental biotechnology is the best method to preserve ecosystem from pollution in an eco-friendly manner. Some of its applications include bioremediation, biocomposting, bioenergy and biomarkers that can substitute the fossil fuel and reduce waste generation. Significant progress is being done in India's National Solar Mission to achieve renewable and clean energy sources thereby fulfilling Goal 7 of the SDGs. There are several sustainable working models available that can be modified according to the need of location. Furthermore, advance studies for biodiversity exploration, adequate and strict government policies implementation and change in lifestyle are required to reap the environmental pollution and move towards sustainable future.

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