STEPS TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

In today’s world people are so occupied with work and other issues that nobody has the time to even plan their next week in advance , let alone thinking about the coming years. But if we want our grandchildren to have a decent life, without fighting over basic natural resources of the earth, we have to think about the social and economic decisions we make today. This process of maintaining a balance between present and future needs is known as sustainable development. It is very important for our generation to work towards achieving sustainable development, as the capacity of our ecosystem is depleting day by day and that may cause adverse effects for the future generation. Below are a few measures that every society must follow to acquire sustainable development:- 

•    USE OF APPROPTIATE TECHNOLOGY
Using technology based on the natural resources and components of the region is a good way to decrease the amount of technology which uses a lot of energy. The kind of technology which is indigenous in nature, uses local labour and resources, is eco-friendly and suitable to that region is the kind that will help in achieving sustainability.

•    USE OF THE 3-R APPROACH
Recycle, reuse and reduce are three concepts which are taught to us since school, and are the perfect way to go about sustainable development. By reducing our consumption, using them again and recycling them instead of throwing them away, we can reduce a lot of pressure on our already depleting resources and move towards sustainable development. This approach is being used by wastewater treatment companies in Middle East.

•    CREATING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
By creating environmental awareness and educating people about the need of the hour, we can achieve a lot. In today’s world there are numerous ways to create awareness, using the social media to educate and encourage the youth to think wisely about how to use and manage their resources can help a lot. Another step that should be taken is, introduction of subjects related to environmental conservation at an early age in school, which will help inculcate a feeling of empathy towards our planet earth.

•    IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE

In today’s world the rich keep getting richer, while the poor keep getting poorer. Sustainable development focuses on improving the quality life of all the citizens, respecting and conserving tribal and ethnic cultural heritage is a part of achieving sustainability and community participation can help in achieving long term goals. Another important aspect of sustainable development is stabilizing population growth, especially in countries like India and China, where the growth rate is really high, as more population leads to use of more and more resources making them scarce. Wastewater treatment companies in UAE have taken initiatives to conserve water resources as well. Such acts contribute towards achieving sustainability.

The Growing Importance Of Wastewater Management

Waste water management and water conservation techniques have become a necessity due to the rapidly decreasing water availability, which poses a serious threat to the earth. The improving technology calls for us to adopt ways in which we can conserve and treat waste water, much of which is going to help us in the present as well as the subsequent generations in our quest for sustainable development. Technological advancements have created circumstances that enable us to preserve our water resources and manage our waste efficiently.

Wastewater management eliminates wastage of water, which has been rendered unfit for consumption, by converting it into water that is either fit for consumption or can be used to recharge the water cycle. Domestically, water from sinks, toilets, washing machines and dishwashers are the main elements of wastewater. In addition to this, Industrial waste forms a major chunk of wastewater which can’t be used. Wastewater management involves complex systems of eliminating the impurities from waste water so that it can be reused. Numerous factors have made wastewater management an inevitable truth that must be adopted at a global level.

A wastewater management company Alpha Utilities projects that with time wastewater management will only increase in importance going by the current situation. Toxic chemicals harm the water bodies and pollute them to such an extent that it eliminates the marine life in these water bodies. Today this practice is seen on a larger scale in Middle East and Asian countries. These countries are still in the developing stage and paving their path towards sustainable and renewable models of development. Large portions of water bodies fall prey to toxic waste on a daily basis, polluting the water resources available to us.

The adoption of Wastewater management projects thus become an urgent need, a paramount importance that cannot be delayed, because we stand on the brink of a global crisis. There is an urgent need to consider and implement more viable and environment friendly ways to manage waste water, which are also cost effective for governments and industries. But this is a complicated feat to achieve. However, there are companies like Alpha Utilities in UAE that are sincerely dedicated to the cause, who have devised solutions for waste and wastewater management at viable costs. They undertake wastewater management projects and assist industries in minimizing their waste, paving the way for a sustainable development model.

Attention must be paid to the detail and quality of the equipment and machinery that is used to treat such wastewater, because if quality standards are not met, it can lead to severe consequences. The staff that is involved in dealing with the machinery needs to be well trained before they use such machinery as in a crisis situation, they should be equipped to handle it. Protective gears and tools should be used by maintenance workers. In addition to these measures, fall protection must be ensured around unguarded regions.