We can positively impact the environment through conservation of natural resources and protection of wildlife. This can be done by reducing consumption of plastics and paper, reusing materials, recycling, using public transportation to limit vehicle emissions, properly disposing of waste, and protecting habitats through reforestation.

1. Conclusion
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• We can have a positive
impact on our environment
when our activities affect
the environment and life in
a helpful way.
• We can do so by
conserving natural
resources and protecting
organisms living on the
Earth.

2. Conservation of natural resources
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• We can help to prevent natural resources from running
out too quickly by conserving them in three ways:
– Reduce
– Reuse
– Recycle
• We can reduce our use of natural resources by cutting
down on the use of plastic and paper bags or materials
for packaging.
• We can reuse paper boxes as storage boxes or plastic
bottles as containers.

3. Conservation of natural resources
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• We can recycle plastic,
metals, glass and
paper by placing
unwanted objects made
of these materials into
recycling bins.
• They will then be sent
for recycling.

4. Think about it…
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What is the impact on the environment if the type of trays
above is used and returned after use in food centres ?

5. Conservation of natural resources
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• We can reduce land pollution by keeping places clean and
free of litter.
• This can be done by disposing waste and trash properly.

6. Conservation of natural resources
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• We can also reduce the number of vehicles on the roads
by taking public transport or walking if the distance to the
destination is short.
• In this way, we can reduce the use of fuels such as petrol as
well as the release of pollutants and greenhouse gases into
the air.

7. Conservation of natural resources
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• We can conserve wildlife by protecting their natural
habitats.
• We can also set up more nature reserves so that more
wildlife can grow and reproduce.

8. Reforestation
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• Reforestation is carried out by planting seeds and young
plants in forests where trees have been removed.
• This helps to reduce the negative impact of deforestation
and restore the habitats for wildlife.
• Planting new trees also help to increase the amount of
oxygen and decrease the amount of carbon dioxide in the
air.