Quantitative

  • natural pollutants
  • pollute the environment
    • only when ➡️ quantity > threshold levels
  • E.g.:
    • CO2 / N2O
    • CH4

Qualitative

  • anthropogenic pollutants
  • if released in small quantities ➡️ pollute the environment
  • E.g.:
    • CFC
    • PFC
    • HFC
    • Plastic
    • SF6
    • pesticides