CHAPTER 13: GREEN INITIATIVES

The term ‘green initiative’ could be explained as the schemes, projects or programmes undertaken to better the environment in order to eliminate or reduce the environmental footprint.

The entire ecosystem is facing a multitude of challenges caused by industrialisation, urbanisation and other activities that put pressure on the environment. Environmental degradation caused by pollution of air, water, land and atmosphere is considered a key reason for changes in climate, food shortages, extinction of flora and fauna, as well as many types of diseases. Industrialisation and commercial activities have been the biggest contributors to environmental degradation. The impacts are loud enough to convey a very strong message: ...

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