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How can you, as an individual, prevent the loss of biodiversity?

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We know that human interventions have hastened the loss of biodiversity, and loss of habitat is a major cause of this. Reducing the loss of habitat can help in preventing the loss of biodiversity. The following steps can be taken to achieve this:

(i) Reduce: Reducing consumption of various items is essential. Reduction in demand will help in reducing the demand for natural resources. This will help in reducing deforestation and thus will help in preventing the loss of biodiversity.

(ii) Reuse: Reusing old items whenever possible. Old containers can be used for keeping household items. Reuse also helps in reducing the drain of natural resources.

(iii) Recycle: I will recycle various items. For example, an old newspaper can be used for making papier mache items. Old and discarded clothes can be used for making shopping bags and curtains.

Apart from reducing the drain on natural resources, the above-mentioned three Rs also help in minimizing pollution. If pollution can be checked, it will surely help to protect biodiversity.

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