Garbage problems in society and Pakistan.pptx

Garbage problem in Pakistan and others

1. What is garbage : Garbage, also referred to as trash, waste, or rubbish, is any material that is discarded and no longer useful or wanted by its owner. Garbage can include various items such as food scraps, packaging materials, paper, plastic containers, glass bottles, clothing, electronic devices, and more.

2. Quran verse: Surah Al- Baqarah (2:195): إِنَّ اللَّـهَ يُحِبُّ التَّوَّابِينَ وَيُحِبُّ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ QURAN 2:222 “ اللہ تعالی توبہ کرنے والوں کو پسند فرماتا ہے اور پاکیزہ ہونے والوں کو بھی .”

3. Hadith : ´ ابوہریرہ رضی اللہ عنہ کہتے ہیں کہ ` نبی اکرم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے فرمایا : ” راستے میں ایک درخت کی شاخ ( ٹہنی ) پڑی ہوئی تھی جس سے لوگوں کو تکلیف ہوتی تھی ، ایک شخص نے اسے ہٹا دیا ( تاکہ مسافروں اور گزرنے والوں کو تکلیف نہ ہو ) اسی وجہ سے وہ جنت میں داخل کر دیا گیا “ ۔ Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 3682

4. Problems from garbage: Health Problems : Improper disposal can lead to the spread of diseases, especially in communities with inadequate waste management systems. Diseases like malaria, dengue, typhoid… . Burning garbage releases pollutants , contributing to respiratory issues such as asthma. Skin Infections etc…

5. Problems from garbage: Environmental Pollution: Improper disposal of garbage, such as littering or illegal dumping, can lead to environmental pollution. This pollution harms ecosystems, wildlife. Air Pollution : Re lease of harmful gases V ehicle emissions, industrial activities , and the burning ofWaste Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Nitrogen Oxides ( Nox ), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Water Pollution Soil Contamination : Contaminated soil can affect plant growth, harm soil organism Posing risks to human health and ecosystems.

6. Problems from garbage : Impacts on Quality of Life: Garbage can negatively impact the overall quality of life for residents in affected communities. The presence of waste dumps, landfills, and littered areas can create unpleasant odors. Community Conflict: Waste management can sometimes lead to conflicts within communities.

7. Statistics : Global Waste Generation: The world generates an estimated 2.01 billion metric tons of municipal solid waste annually, according to the World Bank. This figure is expected to increase to 3.40 billion metric tons by 2050. Plastic Waste: Plastic waste is a significant component of municipal solid waste. Around 368 million metric tons of plastic were produced globally in 2019, and it is estimated that only about 9% of all plastic ever produced has been recycled.

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