Environmental pollution has always been a concern, but the last few decades have exacerbated the issue to a great extent. It is not a concern of the future anymore, it’s an issue that demands action right now.
Every year, on June 5, we observe World Environment Day as a reminder to ourselves that our planet needs us to take conscious actions to reduce environmental pollution. This year’s theme for World Environment Day is to “put an end to plastic pollution” globally. It is an urge to the common people, organisations, and governments alike to switch to sustainable practices for a better future.
With rising pollution, disappearing green cover, and worsening climate conditions, the time to act is today. What we do now decides the kind of planet we leave behind. The solution begins with the choices we make at home, in how we live, and what we consume.
QNET’s Efforts Towards a Cleaner and Safer Planet
As a global company, QNET recognises its responsibility to the planet and its people. Sustainability is a core part of how the company operates. From reducing plastic packaging to launching eco-conscious products and supporting environmental projects through its philanthropic arm, RYTHM Foundation, QNET has shown that business can be a force for good.
One of the most impactful initiatives is QNET’s Green Legacy, a global reforestation programme launched in 2021 in partnership with EcoMatcher. Since then, the initiative has grown stronger every year. Over 16,000 trees have been planted across Kenya, the Philippines, UAE, Indonesia, Algeria, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Azerbaijan, and Malaysia through this programme. It has also been reducing plastic use and encouraging sustainable practices among communities.
Here are a few of QNET’s powerful initiatives:
- Promoting sustainable living with campaigns like #GoMeatFree and #GoPlasticFree.
- Being a UN Global Compact member, aligning with the global sustainability goals.
- Reducing plastic use and adopting eco-friendly packaging across its supply chain.
- Offering products that encourage long-term use and low-waste living.
- Operating from a BCA Green Mark-certified office building.
These QNET initiatives are ongoing efforts to build a sustainable business with less environmental footprint.
Read more: The QNET Green Legacy – Building a Sustainable Future Together
The Dangers of Environmental Degradation
Besides air and water pollution, there is another form of pollution that is severely affecting life on Earth – plastic pollution. Plastic pollution goes far beyond what we see on roads and in landfills.
Microplastics have now been found in water, soil, and even in human bloodstreams. Recent studies show that we unwittingly consume between 78,000 and 211,000 microplastic particles every year. Microplastics have been detected in human blood, lungs, and even breast milk.
Poor air quality, unsafe water, and plastic-laced food are affecting our health in ways we’re only beginning to understand through newer research. That’s why we need to take active steps to safeguard ourselves from these hazards of environmental degradation.
Here are a few QNET products that help reduce plastic waste, improve air and water quality, and make sustainable living easier.
Smart QNET Products for a Healthier Life
The SHARP-QNET Zensational Air Purifier is built for homes where air quality is a growing concern. It uses Plasmacluster ion technology, which releases positive and negative ions that neutralises bacteria, viruses, contaminants and odours in the air. The purifier’s 7-stage filtration system removes fine dust, allergens, and other airborne pollutants, creating a healthier indoor environment. Its integrated humidifier reduces energy consumption by lowering the need for air conditioning. It also reduces the need for chemical-based air fresheners, many of which contribute to plastic waste and indoor toxins. Unlike some air purifiers, it does not produce harmful ozone during its air treatment process.
Then there’s the KENT QNET Smart Alkaline-Mineral RO Water Purifier which is designed to clean your drinking water with minimal wastage. It comes with a Save Water technology that recovers more than 50% of the input water, while regular RO purifiers often waste up to 80% in the purifying process. The leftover water is stored separately, so it can be used for cleaning around the house. This helps reduce daily water wastage. Along with this, the purifier removes chemicals, heavy metals, and germs from the polluted tap water through Reverse Osmosis (RO), Ultraviolet (UV), and Ultrafiltration (UF) stages. Its alkaline-mineral technology adds essential minerals to maintain a healthy pH level of the purified water.
Both of these products are designed to be long-term solutions for your health and for the environment.
Sustainability Starts With Us
Ending environmental pollution is a big goal to which everyone needs to contribute. We need to make conscious choices every day, starting from using refillable bottles, avoiding single-use plastics, buying eco-friendly products, and supporting brands that are committed to a greener planet.
At QNET, every decision is made with the future in mind. From product design to packaging and social projects, the focus is on doing better every day.
