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Answer the following in 5-6 sentences each:

What are 4Rs? Explain in brief.



4Rs is a conservation strategy. Following are the 4Rs:


a. Reduce


Reducing the usage of any resources, to reduce its wastage. This will also help in reducing pollution.


b. Reuse


Also known as recycling the products, that is reusing a resource multiple times.


c. Recharge and Regenerate


It refers to providing ample opportunities to natural resources to grow through human efforts. Afforestation and rain water harvesting are an example of this strategy


d. Research


Researching ways to find renewable alternatives to non-renewable resources. Solar or wind energy is a renewable alternative to the energy we use.


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