AIR POLLUTION.

We know that that air pollution is affecting everyone in Singapore and I believe that the whole community have a part to play in improving the air condition of Singapore. The government and the public must work together to ensure minimum air pollution in Singapore

Like what my group member Hung ying said : Use public transportation, bike, or walk whenever possible, and using less plastic bags so that lesser plastics will be burn each day.

Here are some more of the things the public can help out in making a better environment

-Don't leave your electronic devices(TV sets, computers, DVD's) on stand-by mode. Switch them off completely and you will save about 10 % of your electricity bill. Buy energy-saving light bulbs and "A"-labelled household appliances. Less electricity consumed means less power produced and fewer pollutants into the air from burning of fossil fuels.

-As there are thousands of family who clean their house daily, use environmentally safe cleaning products whenever possible. All people should be informed about the harmful effects of air pollution, but the education of women in particular could play an effective role in combating air pollution because women often determine the buying patterns of a household. In order to change these buying patterns, information should be distributed on products that cause air pollution, as well as information on other environmentally harmful products.


Governments and international organizations are doing a lot to address to the problem of the deteriorating air condition. Governments, however, can not solve the problem on their own. While much needs to be and is being accomplished at a policy level, real action must take place at the community level if the problem is to be stopped.

Here are some of the things community centre or the publics can try and do

-Increase public awareness. To combat air pollution and achieve sustainable development in general, it is crucial to change, and to influence others to change existing values and behaviour. Organizations can play an important role in distributing information regarding the characteristics of certain products, such as the effects of CFC emissions and a list of CFC-containing products and their specific effects. One effective way to increase public awareness is by organizing seminars addressed to a defined target group and focused on a specific set of issues. Such seminars could be done in connection with other public events and making it free for public to attend.

-Use more local products. Limit the numbers of ships and aeroplane importing goods to come into Singapore as petrol needed for aeroplanes and ships contribute to a significant amount of air pollution. not only does using local products we don't have to waste petrol but it increases our economy as well.

In conclusion,saving the enviornment is not only the job of the government,but the job of everyone.

OngJingLing.

Reference from : http://www.wikipedia.com/ & http://www.savetheworld.org/