I. Major Technological Pollutants
A. Carbon Monoxide
- a highly toxic gas emitted by vehicles and factories that use fossilized fuels.
B. Chlorofluorocarbon
– a simple gaseous compound that contains carbon, chlorine, fluorine, and sometimes hydrogen and causes depletion of the ozone layer.
Examples:
1. Refrigerator
2. Aerosol
3. Air-conditioner
C. Non-biodegradable pollutants
– pollutants that do not decompose and harm the environment for a long period of time.
Examples:
1. Plastics
2. Damaged Gadgets
3. Batteries
