What our readers say: say no to garbage burning

BURNING garbage may seem like the easy way to dispose of it, but it causes pollution, smog and even highway accidents. Most waste can be recycled, if segregated properly. Scrap dealers willingly buy metal, plastic and paper, turning trash into cash. But mixed, dirty garbage becomes useless. Instead of harming the environment, let’s embrace waste segregation and recycling. —Col PS Bindra (retd), Karnal

Overloaded vehicles a traffic hazard

overloaded vehicles are a sight too common for the main highways passing through Narwana. These pose a serious threat to commuters as they move at a snail’s pace in already crowded lanes, causing heavy traffic jams. The drivers of these vehicles blow pressure horns and emit smoke, causing noise and air pollution. The traffic police seems to not be bothered to challan such vehicles. The lack of functional traffic lights adds to the already chaotic conditions in the area. The police should effectively manage these overloaded vehicles, especially in morning and evening hours. —Ramesh Gupta, Narwana