conservation of natural resources
Conservation of Natural Resources
We've all begun to experience the effects of the depletion of natural resources. To live comfortably in the coming years, conservation of natural resources is extremely essential. Just doing a little bit, can make a vast difference, and help us save some of these wonderful natural resources for the coming generations.
- Use only recycled paper products. It takes a lot of trees to make a small amount of paper. You can save these by recycling the paper you use, whether you write on it or print on it.
- Avoid using paper unnecessarily. For instance, printing every piece of information is not necessary. Sign up for e-billing and net banking services so that paper bills and bank statements are avoided.
- Plant a tree. A lot of environmental agencies are giving away trees for adoption. You can plant a sapling in your name, and watch it grow over the years, as your bit for the environment.
- Don't limit conservation only to yourself and your home or office. Spread the word, and participate in tree conservation projects that happen in your locality, town or city.
- Firstly, if you have any leaky faucets or those that don't work properly, get them fixed. Every drop of water is precious.
- Use a bucket of water to bathe rather than using the shower. You may not realize how much water you are wasting when you use a shower for a bath.
- The same goes for dishes. The use of water filled in a sink, or a tub can really help you save large amounts of this natural resource. You may find the method to be slightly old and arduous, but it is something that you must do if you wish to leave behind at least a little of these resources for the coming generations.
- Stop dumping things in the seas and rivers and lakes. Not only does marine life get affected, the water becomes polluted and dangerous for use thereafter.
- Try to harvest rainwater. You can use it to water your garden and plants, and even clean your car. Don't use it for any other purposes and definitely do not drink it.
- Try to avoid using your vehicle as much as possible. If you live close to your work place, choose to walk instead of taking your car. It saves the environment and it's healthy for you too.
- Wherever and whenever possible, try to use a cycle as a means of transport. This is one of the best ways of conserving natural resources.
- Analyze whether every member of your family requires a vehicle. Sometimes one car per family is really enough. The rest are just means of luxury, which at a time like this, cannot be afforded.
- Try to use public transport. If a group of people choose this option, it means those many vehicles less on the streets, which means saving some gas, the prices of which are sky-rocketing because it is becoming so scarce.
- Invest in a hybrid car that uses both electricity, and a small amount of gas to function.
- Invest in lower energy consuming lights and bulbs. Avoid the use of halogens and other such lights. Also remember to switch off all your electrical appliances when not in use.
- An interesting point to note is that even when your television, microwave oven, or computer is on standby it consumes electricity. Switch off all of these when you don't need to use them.
- Turn to solar energy. Nowadays, solar heaters, solar cookers, and a lot of other appliances that function on the energy provided by the sun are available. Investing in these helps save electricity as well as natural gas.
- Go for products such as air-conditioners and refrigerators that have energy star ratings. These consume lesser electricity and even reduce your bills, and definitely reduce the effects of global warming that is affecting all life forms.