Grade 7- Sustainable use of Resources.

Concepts of sustainable use of Resources.

• Sustainable use of resources is the proper management of natural resources for the benefits of the entire human community.

• The main aim of sustainable use of resources is to provide resources for present generations without affecting the needs of future generations.

Sustainable ways of using Resources available in the Community.

1. Use of geothermal energy.

2. Use of wind energy.

3. Use of wind energy.

4. Recycling, reducing and reusing waste.

5. Use of solar energy.

6. Planting trees in our environment.

7. Using manure instead of fertiliser and chemicals in farming.

8. Protecting endangered species.
   

Applying sustainable use of Resources in our Community.

We can apply sustainable use of resources in our community by:

1. Collecting plastic bottles and using them to make trashcan bins.

2. Participate in tree planting sessions at home, school.

3. Creating posters that promote sustainable ways of using resources.

4. Sensitizing the community on the importance of sustainable use of resources.

5. Taking part in waste collection around the school and sorting them into recyclable, reusable and reducible.

6. Prepare composts pits where wastes will be disposed.

7. Encourage use of compost manure to enrich soil and reduce or do away with use of fertilisers and chemicals in farming.