Introduction Medical waste is also known as biomedical waste or hospital waste. This type of waste consists of infectious and non-infectious material and it is either solid waste or liquid waste. Medical waste is different from general household waste unless it contains human blood, infected syringes, contaminated gloves, etc. Also check out: Improper Management of […]
Occupational Health and Safety Conditions in Pakistan
Introduction International Labor Organization along with World Health Organization has defined Occupational Safety and Health as a discipline that encompasses all characteristic points of safety and health at the workplace. It intends to prevent occupational hazards. This discipline focuses on the absolute physical, social, and mental well-being of the workforce at the workplace. Also read: […]
Mehmood Booti Dumping Site Impacting Environment of Lahore
Introduction In 2010, the City District Government Lahore (CDGL) launched Lahore Waste Management Company following section 42 of the Companies Ordinance 1984. The purpose of this company was to handle waste being generated in the city. LWMC has come with the aim that Lahore will be among the cleanest cities on the Earth by ensuring […]
Coast of Pakistan and its Environmental Issues
Introduction Coast: This term is also famous as seashore or coastline. The coast is the borderline between dry land area and water bodies. More specifically where the land area joins sea, ocean, Lake, etc is the coastline. The coastlines are covering an area of 620,000 kilometers on Earth. Coastal Ecosystem: Coastal ecosystem encompasses coral reefs, […]
Electric Cars- Eco Friendly or Not?
Introduction Electric Cars: These vehicles use rechargeable electric batteries charged by energy source. The energy sources are often based on fossil fuels. Fuel Cars: Fuel cars are conventional cars that use fossil fuel as an energy source and have internal combustion engines. Also check out: Blueprint of an Eco-city – How To Create Sustainable Cities? […]
Food Security and Climate Change in Pakistan
Introduction Food Security According to the United Nations’ Committee on World Food Security, food security is the accessibility and availability of healthy nutrient-rich food to all people at any time with which they can fulfill their hunger and go through their day-to-day routine. Food security is further described as the availability, access, utilization, and stability of […]
Deforestation in Pakistan and Recent Afforestation Drives
Introduction Forestry: it is the field of science that includes a series of processes such as producing, protecting, conserving, utilizing, and managing woodlands and forests. It also includes repairing the forests for sustainable functions of the environment and ecosystems. In forestry, trees are grown on a large scale preserving the land only for the forest […]
Unique Endangered Pangolin Species in Pakistan
Introduction Pangolin is not a reptile but a mammal. The reason for this confusion is due to its appearance. The body of a pangolin is covered with scales that are made of Keratine protein found in fingernails, horns, and hair. The scales serve the purpose of protection from wild predators. This animal varies in size […]
Potential of Growing Recycling Business in Pakistan
Introduction Recycle is a term used for discarded products that can be reused or any used product that can be transformed into other useful products. There are many items being used and discarded in a routine life that can be undergone a recycling process. Recycling involves a number of processes such as collection, segregation, and […]
Climate Change and Its Impact on Pakistan
Geography of Pakistan Pakistan is located in South East Asia that covers 880,000 square kilometers of land area. The neighboring countries include China, India, Iran, and Afghanistan. The coastal areas of Pakistan are linked with the Arabian Sea. According to topography, the country has alpine regions, permafrost, temperate, tropical, and subtropical ecosystems. Climate of Pakistan […]