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Conservation of resources

Conservation of resources means utilizing the limited re-

sources sparingly with special consideration for future genera-

tions.

New technologies developed to preserve natural resources in-
clude;

Use of clean alternative sources of energy e.g. exploiting

solar energy, running water, geothermal energy to generate

electricity.

Wind can be used to run wind mills and biogas can be used as

a source of heat and light. This supplements the use of coal

and petroleum which also pollute the environment.

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Substituting plastics for metals, using plastics in place of

metals in manufacture of radios, television and some car parts
cut down metal consumption.