3. Why do we need to manage our resources?

We need to manage natural resources because of the reasons listed below:

• A majority of natural resources is limited

• Human population is increasing at a tremendous rate

• Utilization of natural resources is increasing at an exponential rate

• Need to conserve resources for future generations

• Equal distribution of resources for equal benefit

• Need to reduce the damage caused to the environment because of the over-exploitation and utilization of resources

• Waste generated from the utilization of these resources is to be safely disposed