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Role of an Individual in Conservation of Natural Resources.

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'Environment protection' means limiting the impairment of environment and it includes conservation of resources. It has three main objectives:

1. To prevent damage and discomfort

2. To improve productivity and pleasure and,

3. To maintain balance of the ecosystem.

Conservation

Conservation is sustainable use of natural resources, such as soils, water plants, animals and minerals. To conserve natural resources an individual can do these things.

1. Turn off the lights when you leave a room.

2. Replace energy-hungry incandescent lights with fluorescent lighting.

3. Check with your utility company for energy conservation tips.

4. Use a programmable thermostat that automatically turns off the air conditioner or heater when you don't need them.

5. Use a fan instead of air-conditioning.

6. Choose recycled products.

7. Have your gas appliances and heaters regularly inspected and maintained.

8. Walk or use on a bike.

9. Be within the set speed limit.

10. Replace your car's air filter.

11. Ensure that the tires are adequately inflated.

12. Report smoking vehicles.

13. Improve the quality of landscapes, which includes soils, water, etc.

14. Maintain the production of 'clean' food.

15. Don't waste water.

16. Stop hunting and over-exploitatition, mainly for commercial and often illegal purposes.

17. Stop improper use of agro-chemicals, and reduce the pollution.

18. Plant trees. Stop illegal cutting of trees.

Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles

Standard of living refers to the consumption of goods and services by an individual. It relates directly to the economic development whereas the well-being or quality of life of a population refers to a combination of attributes that provide physical, mental, spiritual and social wellbeing. •Sustainable Development (SD) implies economic growth together with the protection of environmental quality, each reinforcing the other. Sustainable Development, thus, is maintaining a balance between the human needs to improve lifestyles and feeling of well-being on one hand, and preserving natural resources and ecosystems, on which we and future generations depend. A desirable human condition : a society that people want to sustain because it meets their needs. An ecosystem that maintains its capacity to support human life and others. A balance between present and future generations; and within the present generation. SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION Sustainable consumption is related to production and distribution, use and disposal of products and services and provides the means to rethink our lifecycle. The aim is to ensure that the basic needs of the entire global community are met, excess is reduced and environmental damage is avoided

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