Benefit instead of harm. Transcarpathians are once again asked not to burn leaves and agricultural waste (INFOGRAPHIC)

Every year, both nature and people are affected by the "popular tradition" of burning autumn waste: leaves, grass, plant remains.

Smoke pollutes the air, poisones the atmosphere and people, fire destroys soil and biodiversity, kills animals, insects and microorganisms. Finally, it cause big fires…

Rescuers, scientists, ecologists and just wise people advise: instead of burning waste from a field, a garden or a yard, it is better to compost: it is not only safe, but also beneficial.

Be smart and enterprising!

The illustrations from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine tell the details. Tell this to your relatives, friends, neighbors and acquaintances!