Jakarta – Every December 2, World Pollution Prevention Day is celebrated. This day serves as a reminder for all of us to address the environmental challenges facing our planet. This day is celebrated to raise awareness about environmental pollution and its adverse impact on our health and planet earth. In addition to the need to be aware of the preventive steps we can take, we also need to understand those who do not know. Background and Purpose Excerpt from Days of the Year World Pollution Prevention Day began as a global response to growing concerns about environmental damage. Experts and leaders first discussed the idea at a major environmental safety conference in the late 1980s. PAGE TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The meeting focused on the prevention of industrial accidents and the limitation of harmful emissions. It turns out that acting early, before pollution spreads, can save lives and ecosystems. Soon after, the day gained wider attention. The UN and environmental groups are helping to spread this idea to more people around the world. The aim is to encourage action before pollution becomes a crisis. This day not only calls for cleaner habits; he called for changes in the way factories, farms and cities functioned. Clean air, safe water and healthy soil are basic needs. This day reminds everyone that prevention starts with awareness. How to celebrate? There are many ways we can celebrate World Pollution Prevention Day. Here are some of them, as reported by National Today. Plant trees and green plants Planting trees is something we have to do. It is a method that has been around for a long time and is the most effective in making the environment around us green. Recycle, reuse, reduce Think twice before throwing away your next plastic container and bottle. As we know, plastic cannot decompose naturally and is dangerous for the environment. So try to reuse or recycle it. Say no to plastic. If you can’t completely stop using plastic, choose instead cloth bags, glass bottles, wooden or bamboo toothbrushes and cloth wipes as a first step. (wia/imk)