Renewable
and Non-Renewable
Natural Resources
Jackets,
hats, and other garments made with synthetic material hurt the natural world because fake clothing is generally
made from petroleum (a non-renewable resource). Synthetic clothing is not consistent with the sustainable use
of our environment. Where as, clothing made from wildlife (furbearers) does not hurt the natural world because
fur (a renewable resource) maintains a natural environment with no world problems. Furthermore, by using wildlife
for clothing, it would give an economic incentive to protect wilderness areas --the key to maintaining healthy wildlife
populations.
Conservation authorities support the sustainable use of renewable
wildlife resources. Nature produces an abundant wildlife populations. Here are two examples. First, there are probably as
many beavers in the United States (Massachusetts) today as when Europeans first arrived. Second, foxes, coyotes and raccoons
are more abundant than ever. Both examples are true environmental success stories and it was done without depleting wildlife
populations or damaging the natural habitats that sustain them.
True protection of renewable
natural resources is using part of what nature provides while nature renews itself. Not using other materials (man-made) that
are not renewable and may damage the environment.
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