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We should neither throw nor burn plastic to make our surroundings clean. It should be recycled or reused.
We should never use plastic containers or utensils.
Natural Resource Conservation
Our existence on earth solely and primarily depends upon the environment and the natural resources that
exist for our use and purpose of living. Hence, it must be our prime objective to protect and conserve natural
resources so that we all live comfortably that it may last longer for future generations. In other words, we
need to use these natural resources wisely to avail their benefits in the present and future. They are part and
parcel of humans’ developmental process.
Conservation of natural resources can also be interpreted as proper, efficient and effective utilization of these
resources. It should be used only up to the need and can also be reused whenever possible. There should be
minimal use of input (resource) and maximal production of outcome (product). By such an approach, we can
use the resources effectively.
Steps For Conservation of Natural Resources:
Use water scarcely and wisely.
Abandon the use of plastic and plastic products.
Plant more and more trees.
Use alternative sources of energy.
Reutilize the available waste resources.
Recycle and reuse elements and products.
Create awareness among the masses about the worth of natural resources.
Use of natural resources should be limited to the requirement.
Implement government policies in order to safeguard our resources.
GREEN ECONOMY
reen Economy can be defined as an economy with a vision of growth and development for mankind while
reducing environmental risks or ecological imbalance. It encourages the overall development of humans in
compliance with the laws of nature. It helps in economic growth while maintaining a balance in the environment
in which the development takes place without being harmful to the environment or human health. To live a
healthy life and to save Earth, there is a need to make people aware of the use of green products which does
not bring or cause damage to the environment.
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