Role of an Individual in Conservation of Natural Resources

Conservation of Energy

Don't leave the room with the light on, the fan running, or any other appliances running.
For cooking, use solar heaters.
Sunlight should be used instead of a dryer to dry the cloth.
Pressure cookers should always be used
Using LED bulbs that are energy efficient.
Switching off electrical appliances when there’s no use.
Instead of using AC and ai coolers, plant trees near the house for cool breezes.
For short distances, bike or walk instead of using a scooter.
Use public transport

Whenever possible, use as little water as possible.
Check for water leaks and repair them.
Make sure that pipes are not leaking water and that they are repaired properly.
Wash the courtyard, carpets, etc. with the soapy water after washing clothes.
Drip irrigation should be used.
All houses should be equipped with rainwater harvesting systems.
All industries and institutions can install sewage treatment plants.
Keeping the water faucets running continuously is not a good idea.
Evening is the best time to water plants.
Wash the courtyards, driving ways, etc. with the leftover soapy water after washing clothes.

Trees, herbs, and shrubs are some of the different kinds of plants you can grow.
Water should not be used in strong flows during irrigation.
In your garden and open spaces, plant different types of plants, herbs, trees, and grass to tie the soil together and prevent erosion.
Using compost from kitchen wastes.
Avoid uprooting trees as much as possible when building the house.
Plants should be fertilized with nature manure.
Sprinkler irrigation can prevent soil erosion.
Plant mixed crops in order to avoid soil nutrient depletion.

Ensure you have enough food to eat.
Food should not be wasted; give it to someone before it spoils.
Food grains shouldn't be stored in large quantities and should be protected from insects.

Non-timber products should be used.
Increase your tree planting.
Not using one-time usable items such as plastic cups.
It is important to control over-grassing.
Paper and fuel should be used as little as possible.
The construction of industrial projects, roads, and dams in forest areas should be avoided.

Sustainable development - Environment that is healthy, but doesn't damage natural resources-
Unsustainable development - A consequence of overusing natural resources is the degradation of the environment.
Lifestyle in developed countries - Its natural resources account for 88% of its natural resources, while global income accounts for 85%. Pollution and consumption are higher.
Lifestyle in less developed countries - Globally, 78% of the world's population lives here, 12% of the natural resources are here, and 15% of the total income is here.
Causes unsustainability - MDCs versus LDCs are the main causes.
Sustainable lifestyle - In LDCs, natural resources should be diverted from MDCs as part of reducing the use of natural resources. It will lead to a reduction of the gap between developing and developed countries, resulting in sustainable development of the entire world

The natural resources are being conserved by a variety of government ministries and national and international agencies.
Environmental education can be imparted in schools by including it in the curricula.
The National Park Service is taking measures to protect natural resources.
Non-renewable resources can be reduced, reused and recycled.
Humans must disturb non-human animals only for the purposes of basic needs.
Forest resources must be protected by planting trees more and more.
Finding alternative energy sources.
Increasing use of biogas and biofuels.
Through prevention of industrial wastes being dumped in rivers. In order to preserve the marine life, this is necessary.
There must be no overgrazing. There must also be a ban on poaching.

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