Solutions for Pollution: A Roadmap for a Cleaner and Greener World

S RAMASWAMY; V. Kaveri; Sruthi Mohan; V.Sutha; S. Arun

Solutions for Pollution: A Roadmap for a Cleaner and Greener World

Author(s)	Prof. Dr. S RAMASWAMY, V. Kaveri, Sruthi Mohan, V.Sutha, S. Arun
Country	India
Abstract	The contemporary environmental crisis is characterised by a multi-sectoral convergence of land, water, air, and orbital pollution, driven primarily by a linear "take-make-dispose" economic model. This paper provides a comprehensive synthesis of eleven major categories of pollution-ranging from heavy metal soil contamination and marine plastic leakage to emergent "invisible" stressors such as noise, light, and space debris. By analysing landmark disasters, chronic industrial leakages, and systemic waste mismanagement, the study underscores the staggering reality that pollution accounts for approximately nine million deaths annually, while simultaneously destabilising the climatic and biological systems essential for human survival. The core of this paper evaluates a diverse array of systemic solutions that integrate nature-based strategies with advanced engineering interventions. Key technologies examined include phytoremediation for soil restoration, membrane bioreactors (MBRs) for hydrological cleansing, and active debris removal (ADR) for orbital sanitation. Furthermore, the article explores the efficacy of regulatory and fiscal instruments, such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), carbon taxation, and international treaties like the Minamata Convention and the MARPOL Convention. The findings confirm that environmental degradation is not an inescapable consequence of civilisation but a result of deliberate industrial and policy choices. To rectify these crises, the study advocates for a paradigm shift toward a Circular Economy and the universal adoption of the United Nations’ "Making Peace with Nature" blueprint. By transitioning to renewable energy, implementing sustainable agriculture, and mandating transparency through independent environmental impact assessments, global society can decouple economic productivity from ecological harm. Ultimately, the synthesis demonstrates that while the planet’s capacity to absorb waste is finite, the human capacity for innovation and systemic reform offers an attainable pathway toward a pollution-free and resilient global landscape.
Keywords	Circular Economy, Nature-Based Solutions, Environmental Stewardship, Planetary Boundaries, Technological Innovation
Field	Sociology > Economics
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-09

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