Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Developed countries such as the United States use more natural resources than other regions. Ways to conserve resources include reducing the use of materials, and reusing and recycling materials.
Reusing an item means finding another use for it instead of throwing it away. Using material again is called recycling. When you recycle wastes such as glass, paper, plastic, steel, or tires, you help conserve Earth's land resources.
You can use yard waste and vegetable scraps to make rich compost for gardening, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. Compost is a mix of decayed organic material, bacteria, other organisms, and small amounts of water.
Reducing means limiting the amount used initially.
The human population explosion already has had an effect on the environment and the organisms that inhabit Earth. It's unlikely that the population will begin to decline in the near future. To make up for this, resources must be used wisely. Conserving resources by reducing, reusing, and recycling is an important way that you can make a difference.
Plastic refuse usually does not make an attractive seat. However, with a little effort, it can be reused in a variety of very useful ways.
Managing Land Resources
Because some land uses involve renewable resources while others do not, managing land resources is complex. In addition, the amount of land is limited, so there is competition for space. Landfills for example, take up variable space and often risk polluting the area. Those who manage land resources must balance all of these issues.