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What initiatives will you take regarding environmental conservation? Write how.

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What initiatives will you take regarding environmental conservation? Write how.

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Projects on collection of plastic wastes for recycling, conservation of biodiversity, tree plantation programme etc., can be carried out for environmental conservation.

These projects can be carried out in the following ways:

  1. Explaining the adverse effects of the use of plastic on the environment, disposal and management of waste to people.
  2. Convincing people about the importance of trees and the need to participate in a tree plantation campaign.
  3. Making posters that provide more information about environment conservation, saving energy and other natural resources to raise public awareness.
  4. Organizing seminars in which environmentalists will guide students about environment conservation.
  5. Spreading awareness through celebrating earth day and environment protection day.
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Chapter 4 Environmental Management
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