What is "sustainable management of natural resources" ? why is it necessary? which one out of reuse and recycle, would you practise in your practise in your daily life and why?
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Sustainable management of natural resources is necessary to increase the over all life of natural resources specially non-renewable resources and also to control the environmental pollution. Both reuse and recycle are the good choices. Reuse: If we reuse something then the cost of recycle will be saved.
One should incorporate the following changes in life-style in a move towards a
sustainable use of our resources:
(i) Stop cutting trees and practice plantation of trees.
(ii) Stop using plastic and polythene bags for carrying goods.
(iii) Use recycled paper.
(iv) Throw biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste into separate bins.
(v) Waste minimum amount of water while using and repair leaking taps.
(vi) Practice rainwater harvesting.
(vi) Avoid using vehicles for short distances. Instead, one can walk or cycle to cover
short distances. To cover long distances, one should take a bus instead of using personal
vehicles.
(vii) Switch off electrical appliances when not in use.
(viii) Use fluorescent tubes in place of bulbs to save electricity.
(ix) Take stairs and avoid using lifts.
(x) During winters, wear an extra sweater to avoid using heaters.