6 Best Ways To Avoid Pollution In Delhi

With the increasing rate of air pollution in Delhi and the city being likened to a gas chamber, it is increasingly becoming difficult to breathe in Delhi! Not to mention, the looming Covid-19 wave seems to be at an all-time peak in Delhi and could worsen in the coming days. Seems to be a sad state of affairs, and we at our own individual level should take every step that we can in reducing or avoiding air pollution. And so here are some things every Delhiite should start doing:

1. Using Air Purifiers

When inside your homes, it is equally important to steer clear of pollution as air purifiers help in removing contaminants from the air. Which is why Air purifiers have become such an essential investment. Brands such as Philips, Dyson, Atlanta, Xiaomi etc. are some recommendations. You could also browse through various e-commerce platforms where the world is your oyster!

Price | Rs 29,900 Onwards
Shop Online Here | https://www.dyson.in/products/air-purifiers

2. Putting On Anti Pollution Masks

Filtering toxic air is the need of the hour and so an anti-pollution mask is a must! And considering there is a pandemic going on, and Delhi is one of the hardest-hit states, we’d say, always put on that N95 masks, whenever you’re stepping out, peeps. We recommend buying Airific 2.0 from Nirvana Being as it’s one of the few masks available in India that meets the standards of the United States National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Price | Rs 995 Onwards
Shop Online Here | https://nirvanabeing.com/product-category/airific/

3. Choosing Metro Over Cars

Delhi has become well connected, thanks to the metro; we have one of the best metro facilities and so we should make use of it! Since the Metro has started functioning again after the lockdown, (even only on a lower capacity), you can take the Metro on alternate days; and with the government safety measures in place, it should be considerably safer. Not only is it cheaper and faster, but you get away with so much traffic and its consequent pollution, fairly quickly. If that’s not possible, adopt carpooling methods.

4. Saying A Complete No No To Bonfires & Crackers

Diwali is a festival of lights, so let's keep it that way and burn diyas, candles and those beautiful fairy lights instead of pollution-causing crackers. Bonfires, too, should be avoided at all costs as they can be downright harmful to the air that you breathe. And with the ban of cracker in Delhi this Diwali, let’s vow to make our celebrations greener and pollution-free!

5. Conserving Energy By Using Induction Instead Of Gas

Learn to conserve energy and turn off appliances and lights when you leave the room. Also, induction is a household essential these days, so save your monthly cylinder expenditure, and use your savings for something wiser! Trust us, it’ll only ease your difficulties in the future.

6. Switching To Electric & Hybrid Cars

Hybrid cars use a combination of electricity and gas however electric cars are powered exclusively by electricity instead of gasoline and would help reduce the air pollution in Delhi by leaps and bounds. They are also more cost-effective, so no more empty wallets and pollution under control. *Raises collar, pats back*.

If we make the effort to follow at least half of the things given above, we’ll be taking slow but steady steps towards a safer and greener future. And don’t we all want that?! So, here’s the reality check that we all desperately need, folks!