WAYS OF REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS CAUSED BY UNSUSTAINABLE USE OF RESOURCES

 1. Through setting environmental standards to be observed by businesses.

2. By recycling of used products.

3. Through undertaking compulsory environment impact assessment of all new businesses.

4. Through conserving sources of raw materials, for instance by reforestation.

5. By looking for alternative packaging materials such as paper bags that can easily decompose and save the environment.

6. Through ensuring proper garbage disposal.

7. By conserving the soil through terracing, planting of trees mulching, e.t.c

8. Through treating of industrial wastes.

9. Through looking for alternative sources of energy, for instance, use of electricity, biogas to reduce deforestation.

10. By avoiding use of chemicals which are dangerous to plants, animals and human life.

11. By using silent machines and tools, for instance, silent generators.

12. By compensating those who may have been displaced from their respective home areas.

13. By providing workers working in businesses that discharge gases and exhaust fumes with protective equipment like masks to minimize health risks.

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