After finding out that all types of noise in living areas have an immeasurably negative impact on people’s health, work efficiency, and daily life activities, I see that the potential solutions to the problem of noise pollution are to either control its level by the government or allow people to use various techniques in order to decrease the level of noise independently. However, as the government cannot apply effective measures to all areas where people live, citizens’ individual measures will be more efficient.
It goes without saying that noise pollution has already become an international problem as almost all big cities across the globe face it. In general, the most common measures aimed to reduce the level of noise include the limitation of noisy leisure activities, especially in the night, the use of bicycles instead of cars, environmental education, and the insulation of houses with noise-absorbing materials (“Noise Pollution: How to Reduce the Impact of an Invisible Threat?”). As a matter of fact, governmental policies may ensure noise control and correct control management by area protection and sustainable building construction.
At the same time, governmental control cannot be regarded as a highly efficient measure. First of all, only such territories as city parks, areas of natural interest, and new parts of the city may be protected (“Noise Pollution: How to Reduce the Impact of an Invisible Threat?”). As a result, the majority of districts, especially old ones with established infrastructure, will be left without any changes. In addition, the idea of the construction of houses with the use of noise-absorbing materials is relevant only for new buildings. Thus, old building will be unprotected and the level of noise in them will remain the same.
However, citizens may apply multiple useful cost-effective techniques in order to reduce noise pollution in their apartments by themselves. The measures include the installation of acoustic wall panels, window shutters, or noise-blocking doors, placing furniture strategically, and turning off electrical appliances (“How to Reduce Noise Pollution”). In addition, planting bushes and trees around house by community members will reduce noise pollution and improve air quality as well.
Works Cited
“How to Reduce Noise Pollution.” JosTec. 2021. Web.
“Noise Pollution: How to Reduce the Impact of an Invisible Threat?” Iberdrola. 2021. Web.