What protective measures have been taken to preserve the environment and resources in the Northeast USA?

Maximum impact on environment by man is in Northeast USA. The region is highly polluted. It is highly populated, and hence, consumes resources on a large scale.

Steps have been taken to combat this problem:

(i) Enforcing regulations to control pollution.

(ii) Low energy consuming machines have been developed and installed.

(iii) Efficient use of power to reduce wastage.

(iv) Recycling of waste paper, etc.

(v) Recycling of scrap.

(vi) Use of scrap and low grade ore by developing new technology.

(vii) Greater use of inexhaustible, renewable resources.