Why is business responsible for environment …

The environment is the sum total of all the surroundings both natural and man-made. The quality of the environment is fast deteriorating because of the business activities. The smoke, effluents and other wastes released from the indus¬tries pollute the environment and hence affect the health of the people. Therefore, it is essential that we should protect our environment.Role of business in environmental protection :

1. Preventive role : It concentrates on preventing pollution from different activities. This includes :
   (i) Use of CNG vehicles.
   (ii) Recycling of industrial wastes
   (iii) Scientific treatment of emission before their release.
   (iv) Installation of pollution resistant machinery. V/i
2. Curative role : Steps must be taken to rectify the damage caused to the environment:
   (i) Promoting afforestation.
   (ii) Assisting government agencies and other
   NGO’s in cleaning polluted rivers and management of harmful substances.
3. Awareness role:
   (i) Promoting awareness about ecological balance.
   (ii) Creating awareness about various causes and
   effects of environmental pollution.