First of all what is ozone? Ozone is a highly reactive gas which causes oxidation of a number of macromolecules within a biological system and produces free radicals which have been implicated in a number of ozone induced pulmonary or extra pulmonary damages. It is generated in the lower atmosphere during the formation of photochemical smog, when nitrogen dioxide splits up to produce reactive oxygen atoms which combine with molecular oxygen. It is this gas which forms the protective ozone umbrella in the stratosphere and shields life from biocidal high energy radiations.

But this protective shield is depleting slowly leading in increment of heat in the earth's atmosphere. A major cause of depletion of ozone is the greater building up of green house gases and longer life span in the troposphere, these molecules rise at random height and reach the stratosphere where they undergo dissociation yielding chlorine atoms, hydroxyl ions and nitric oxide which react with ozone to degrade it to oxygen. Some other causes are : 1) Combustion of fossil fuels and organic matters; 2) Excessive use of nitrogenous fertilizers; 3) Excessive use of chlorofluorocarbons; 4) Supersonic transport, rockets and space shuttles; 5) Nuclear tests

Major natural sources of pollutants which are responsible for stratospheric ozone depletion are solar flairs and volcanic eruptions. This depletion of ozone layer is a big threat to our lives. To make our planet a healthy planet the first and the for most step is to change our lifestyles. Lessen the use of the equipment which helps in the increment of the depletion of ozone. Starting from our homes, as if someone is living in hilly areas then it is not very important to use refrigerators regularly. He/she can use it only if it is very important. This should be done because every time we open the door of the refrigerator chlorofluorocarbons are  released from inside of it which goes in to the troposphere and makes a big contribution in declination of the protective umbrella. We can also reduce the use of perfumes. We are not at the stage of taking risk, when daily we are hearing the news of ozone depletion.  I am not saying to boycott the use of A.C's, refrigerators or perfumes but telling to use eco-friendly products. They are also present in the market with wonderful varieties sponsored by big and well established companies. Just analyze your needs, verify what is not so required and then eliminate it. 

In the beginning it would create a problem but after some days we'll be perfectly alright with it. I will not be hesitant in saying to be mean this time. At least think of your lives, may be this will create consciousness in you about this depleting umbrella. It is a universal fact that the output is always always equal to the input. We can not dream of building an ozone friendly planet until we make sleepless efforts for it. Just ask yourselves are we to leave our successors a scorched planet of advancing deserts, impoverished landscapes and an ailing environment? If no! then start working on saving ozone, and remember- we have not inherited this earth from our forefathers, we have borrowed it from our children.