conservation of natural resources

Ways to conserve natural resources

qReducing:-involves making a decision to not to use a resource when there is an alternative, such as walking or riding a bicycle rather than travelling in a car.

qReusing:-involves finding a way to use a resource(or product from a resource) again without changing it or reprocessing it, like washing a glass rather than throwing away plastic or Styrofoam.

qRecycling:- involves processing a resource(or product from a resource) so that materials can be used again as another item like metals and plastics being remade after use.

qProtecting:-involves preventing the loss of , usually living things,  by managing their environment  to increase chances of survival.

• ØDon’t use electricity if you can do work without its help.
  ØReuse brown paper bags to line your trash can.
  ØDonate unwanted goods.
  ØDon’t leave water running needlessly.
  ØTurn off lights and electrical appliances if not in use.
  ØFlush toilet less often.
  ØStart a compost pile.
  ØPut up birdfeeders, birdhouse and birdbaths.
  ØUse mulch to conserve water in garden.
  ØUse buckets instead of shower.
  ØUse water left after dishwashing to water plants and mop floor.
  ØRecycle office and computer paper, cardboard, etc…
  ØUse both sides of paper or sheet.
  ØSend newspapers for recycling.
  ØUse scrap paper for informal notes.
  ØStart making your own paper by paper mache.
  ØUse small paper pieces for small memos.
  ØReuse manila envelopes and file folders.
  ØJoin a conservation 
• vEncourage family and friends to conserve resources.

  vReduce use of processed food.

  vReduce consumption of non vegetarian food.

  vUse eco friendly building material and suggest others for same.

  vTurn off taps when not in use.

  vDon’t flush sprays, medicines and other toxins.

  vInstall water efficient and energy efficient appliances.

  vEnsure to repair leakages and overflowing tanks.

  vPractice rainwater harvesting.

  vInstall water treatment and desalination plants.

  vDon’t water dry lands during daytime.

  vUse drip irrigation and sprinkler system.

  vStop dumping of waste near water bodies.

  vUse less plastic and reuse or recycle at the most.

  vUse LEDs and CFLs instead of light bulbs.

  vDon’t leave electrical appliances on standby mode.

  vTake stairs instead of lifts and escalators.

  vReduce carbon footprint by installing solar panels.

  vUse reservoirs to conserve water.
• Try to make use of renewable sources of energy and conserve them as well.

  
  
• Use biodegradable material as much as possible.
• Open window instead of using AC.
• Oil/fuel transport by pipeline.
• Use AC in car only when necessary.
• Avoid idling.
• Buy a fuel efficient car.
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• Use organic fertilizers.
• Pull weeds instead of using herbicides.
• Add earthworms in soil to add nutrients to it.
• Restore and conserve wetlands to protect soil.
• Crop rotation, strip cropping and terrace farming should be done.
• Maintain PH level of soil.
• Do less use of paper and don’t waste it.
• Do afforestation.
• Regulate proper use of forest resources.
• Protect forests from fire and deforestation.