Polluting Materials, the Effects of Industrial Pollution and Directions/Solutions to Eliminate these Effects

Abstract

Abstract The paper presents an overview of (i) the different polluting materials, classified according to their (bio)degradability, (ii) the sources of pollution (iii) the general effects of pollution on natural resources and on the economy and people’s health. The paper also summarizes directions/solutions to eliminate these effects, including “eco” technologies, and their effectiveness on environmental conservation and regional and global ecosystem protection, in the context of a clean and sustainable environment, in accordance with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.