Sustainable Use of Resources
We use many resources from the Earth; some, such as food, water and wood, are sustainable resources
A sustainable resource is one which is produced as rapidly as it is removed from the environment so that it does not run out
Some resources, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), are non-renewable because what we use cannot be replaced
These resources, once used, cannot be produced anymore and so they need to be conserved by reducing the amount we use and finding other, sustainable resources to replace them
Fossil fuels are being used as an energy source in increasing amounts
In addition, they are the raw materials for many other products we make - eg almost all plastics that are made start with oil as a raw material
Some products, especially those made from paper, plastic, glass or metal, can be reused and recycled - this reduces waste in the environment and reduces the amounts of raw materials and energy needed to make new products
Some resources, such as forests and fish stocks, can be maintained - enabling us to harvest them sustainably so that they will not run out in the future
How does renewable energy contribute to sustainability?
What are the benefits of sustainable agriculture?
How can businesses implement sustainable practices?
What role do governments play in promoting sustainability?
How does climate change impact sustainability efforts?
What are some challenges to achieving sustainability?
How can individuals contribute to sustainability?
What is the importance of biodiversity in sustainability?
How does waste management affect sustainabilty?