Using Renewable Resources helps to keep Environment Stable and Also Reduces the Cost of Living
The energy derived from the natural resources which can be regenerated such as wind, sunlight, water, etc, are the renewable resources of energy. These resources are less harmful to environment as they do not produce harmful gasses or emit radiation. When we do a cost analysis, we find the use of these resources cheaper. This reduction in cost of energy drastically reduces the cost of living, enabling us humans to explore more options for our development.
With a few changes and a little effort around our household, we can keep the environment clean and reduce the cost using renewable resources.
Use Solar Energy
Solar Energy is an Essential Source of Renewable Energy with few limitations being a cloudy weather or a rainy day. It is derived using different technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, solar architecture and artificial photosynthesis.
- Solar energy is beneficial because sunlight is an endless resource.
- Apart from electricity, solar energy can also be used in water heating, cooking, heating, cooling & ventilation, agriculture, transport and water treatment.
Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is the collection and storage of rain from a roof-like surface and redirected to a tank, cistern, deep pit, aquifer, or a reservoir with percolation, so that it seeps down and restores the ground water. It can be used in watering gardens, livestock, irrigation, domestic use with proper treatment and domestic heating.
- Tamil Nadu was the first state in India to make rainwater harvesting compulsory for every building to avoid groundwater depletion.
- About 40% of Thailand’s rural population utilizes rainwater harvesting.
- Rainwater harvesting provides the independent water supply during regional water restrictions or draughts.
recycling household waste
Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects with recovery of energy. It is an alternative to “conventional” waste disposal that can save material and help lower greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling can prevent the waste of potentially useful materials and reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, thereby reducing: energy usage, air pollution and water pollution.
- Recyclable materials include many kinds of glass, paper, cardboard, metal, plastic, tires, textiles, batteries, and electronics so Sort them before disposing.
- Encourage your community to build “drop-off centres”, “buy-back centres”, and do “curb-side collection”.
Searching for the right method of using renewable resources is a task that is growing ever more important as the Earth’s supply of non-renewable resources continues to dwindle. Converting to renewable energy will not only better sustain the world’s rapidly growing population, but it will also provide a cleaner, healthier environment for the generations to come.
Courtesy – National Geographic