Business enterprises should take the lead in providing solutions to environmental problems as it is their social responsibility to check pollution and protect environmental resources. They possess huge financial, physical and human resources along with the know-how to solve pollution problems through a preventive approach.

First, there should be a definite commitment by top management to create, maintain and develop a work culture for environmental protection and pollution prevention. This commitment must be shared throughout the enterprise by all divisions and employees.

Second, enterprises should develop clear-cut policies and programmes for purchasing good quality raw materials, employing superior technology, using scientific techniques of disposal and treatment of wastes, and developing employee skills for pollution control.

Third, businesses must ensure compliance with laws and regulations enacted by the Government for prevention of pollution. They should also actively participate in government programmes relating to management of hazardous materials and environmental protection.

Additionally, enterprises should conduct periodical assessment of pollution control programmes and provide proper education and training to concerned people. By modifying production processes, redesigning equipment, and substituting poor quality materials with better ones, pollution can be greatly reduced or even eliminated entirely.