Environmental conservation is something that the whole world is concerned about these days. With the rapid growth and advancement in technology, nature’s health is deteriorating day by day. It is of utmost importance that we protect nature that serves us in all the possible ways.
Although there are a lot of ways and ideas by which we can conserve the mother earth and pass it to our future generation with ease, yet we see that there are very few people who are ready to do something for nature, who are ready to stand against those people who cut trees, who are ready to put efforts to make this planet green and clean.
To make the planet greener, we need to minimize the waste. Waste thrown at all the available places, be it land or water bodies adds to the pollution which makes the earth dirty.
As responsible human beings, it is our duty to decompose the waste in a natural way so that the surface of the earth gets replenished and nourished from time to time. The three R’s that stand for Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle play an important role in reusing the waste effectively by recycling it so that it can be used again and again which will result in the reduction of waste.
Let’s understand the significance of reduce, reuse, and recycle.
REDUCE
One of the most important ways that can be used in order to keep our environment clean and green is by reducing the amount of waste generated by us.
We can adopt various methods and techniques to reduce waste and use natural ways to live our life. For example, natural resources like sunlight by using hot water system solar, to produce electricity, etc.
Less pollution
Instead of driving cars, you can always choose to carpool with your friends to distant places. For the places nearby, you can either walk or ride your bicycle.
This will help in decreasing pollution and help us to keep our planet healthy.
Help the needy
Most of us are into the habit of throwing all our waste material when we clean our houses or cupboards without considering the fact that the things which are useless to us can be of great importance to others.
We can put all the things together which are in good shape and can give it to the people who are in need of them.
Use paper wisely
We all know that paper is obtained from trees. While working, you must ensure that you do not waste paper and if you are using it for printing, use both sides of it to reduce the waste.
Do not waste food
Food and drinks should not be wasted at all. If there is food that is left after you’ve had your meal at a restaurant, you can get the left-over food packed and can use it at your home later.
REUSE
Reuse means using the items in another way after you feel that they are no longer of any use to you.
Plastic bottles
When you go shopping, there are a lot of things that come in packing which cannot be decomposed easily.
For example, plastic bags are both harmful to the environment and cannot be decomposed in the soil at the same time.
Cans or bottles used for soft drinks can be readily used for recycling. Such products can be used by children also to make craft without spending a penny to purchase products from the market.
Plastic bags
Plastic bags which we use to bring grocery or other items can be effectively used for keeping all your belongings at a safe place. You can keep all the necessary things together in the bag and keep your things safe.
Kitchen waste
The kitchen waste that gets generated in the house can be smartly used as fertilizers to keep your soil rich in nutrients and minerals.
Tea bags
Used tea bags can be used under the eyes to reduce the puffiness and dark circles under your eyes. Cold used tea bags are also very effective to soothe insect bites.
RECYCLING
The process of recycling involves converting the waste material into a useful form so that it can be used again for some other purpose later.
Waste material
You can find various tutorials online that can help you see how you can use the waste cardboards, plastic bottles, broken glass to use innovatively.
Creative activities
Schools these days too, try to involve the students in the activities that help students to think out of the box and use all the waste material in a creative way.
DVD’s or CD’s
Discarded DVD’s or CD’s can be decorated using various painting colors and decorative material for making wall hangings or other craft material.
Glass jars
Glass jars and containers can be recycled and we can even grow plants in them. The jars that had served the purpose of eating fries earlier can later be used as storage jars.
Conclusion
Environment is an inseparable part of our lives. The closer we are to nature, the better peace we get within our minds.
It is very important for us to save nature from the clutches of human greediness because of which its condition is deteriorating day by day. Using the three R’s mentioned above, we can come a step closer to save the environment.
