Pollution classroom resources
Resources on pollution
Find images, graphics, and other visual tools about pollution. This section makes it easy for teachers and parents to download and print everything you need to support learning – at home, in the classroom or on the go!
Figure 1: Types of waste
The image is a graphic titled "Types of waste," showing four categories with illustrations. "Domestic Waste" features household containers and utensils. "E-Waste" displays a broken phone, battery, and circuit board. "Agricultural Waste" shows a tractor, crops, and a cow. "Industrial Waste" includes gears, barrels, and hazardous materials. Each category has a corresponding label and icon, representing different sources of waste.
Figure 2: Different types of pollution
The image is titled “Different types of pollution” and visually represents four kinds of pollution: Air, Water, Soil, and Light and Noise. “Air” pollution is illustrated with a factory emitting smoke from its chimneys. “Water” pollution features a cow and barn near pipes releasing wastewater into a waterway. “Soil” pollution shows a garbage truck dumping waste. “Light and Noise” pollution is depicted with an airplane, a car, and a transmission tower. Each type has its own label and relevant icon.
Figure 3: Waste produced per person
Illustration with a garbage bin filled with waste at the top, and a large bowling ball with pins at the bottom. The text reads: “300 kg of waste per person per year is equal to 100 bowling balls,” visually comparing annual waste generation to the weight of bowling balls.
Figure 4: Water pollution
Infographic with “Water pollution” as a title and three circular photographic images. One shows floating debris and trash in water, another depicts dirty water flowing from a pipe, and a third displays an oil spill in water. Illustrated icons of pipes and bottles are in the background.
Figure 5: Shrink your pollution
Circular graphic with the words “Shrink your pollution!” in the center. Surrounding the text are icons representing environmentally friendly actions: joining local clean-up initiatives, biking or walking, using reusable containers, buying second-hand goods, and sharing with friends and family.
Figure 6 : Sources of outdoor air pollution
Infographic titled “Sources of outdoor air pollution” showing six illustrated categories: fires and trees for “Natural,” a tractor and cow for “Agriculture,” a garbage truck for “Waste Management,” a house with household items for “Household,” a factory emitting smoke for “Industry and Energy Production,” and an airplane and truck for “Transportation.”