Definition
Why conserve minerals?
- Minerals are the base of our agriculture and Industries.
- Are finite and non-renewable.
- The stock is very limited.
- The total deposits is an insignificant fraction i.e. one percent of the earth’s crust.
- Takes millions of years to be created and concentrated.
- We are rapidly consuming mineral resources
How to conserve mineral resources?
- Low wastage during mining and excavation.
- As far as possible use wood or plastic (Certified).
- As far as possible use wood or plastic (Certified).
- Reuse the junk waste and old things.
- Recycle metals, use scrap metals and search other substitute.
- Use in a planned and sustainable manner.
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Why conserve minerals? ?
- Minerals are the base of our agriculture and Industries.
- Are finite and non-renewable.
- The stock is very limited.
- The total deposits is an insignificant fraction i.e. one percent of the earth’s crust.
- Takes millions of years to be created and concentrated.
- We are rapidly consuming mineral resources