THE IMPORTANCE OF VARIETY OF EARTH’S RESOURCES TO MAN

DEFINITION OF :

Preservation : the act of keeping and maintaining the resources in their original state.

Conservation : wise use of natural resources to provide the greatest social and economic values for the present and future generations.

IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION Prevent the environment from being destroyed

through pollution. Maintain the balance of nature. Protect and prevent flora and fauna from

extinction. Prevent the occurrence of natural disasters, like

floods. Protection against ill health.

WAYS CARRY OUT PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES Reusing materials Recycling Reduce the use of resources Prevent water shortage by wasting

water Help control air and water pollution Replant trees Educate the society about the need to

protect natural resources Enforce laws to protect our resources

3RS: REDUCE Use fewer grocery bags! Bring your

own cloth bags to the grocery store when you shop. Or bring back the plastic or paper bags you got the last time.

 Check it out. Look for and buy products that have less packaging. But if something you really need comes with packaging (like bottles or cardboard boxes), try to reuse or recycle it.

Water matters. Make an effort to use less water. Figure out how much water you usually use to take a shower by trying the Shower Estimation activity. Then come up with ways to use less water like turning off the shower as you wash your hair. You could also ask your parents to install low-flow showerheads or turn off the water while you brush your teeth.

Turn it off. Use less electricity so there’s less air pollution. Climb the stairs instead of using the elevator. Turn off the lights, TV, and computer when you’re not using them.

3RS: REUSE Be creative and reuse! Find a second

use for trash. Use old newspapers to make Recycled Paper. Use this paper to make cards to write let. Make a Junk Picture Frame out of cardboard, buttons, and other small pieces of trash.

3RS: RECYCLE• Buy recycled products. Ask your family or

school to use recycled paper and other products. When you buy recycled products, the message is clear–you want to protect the environment.

• Be helpful. Does your town have a recycling center? If so, encourage your family and neighbors to recycle. Paper, plastics, aluminum cans, and glass can all be recycled. If your community or school doesn’t have curbside pick-up or a recycling program, write to your elected officials about starting one

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