Student Action Plan Ecological integrity also referred to as Ecological health or ecological damage encompasses the signs of an ecosystem’s awaiting loss of holding capacity, its ability to perform nature’s roles, or pending ecocide, due to cumulative causes such as pollution. To have a clear picture of ecological integrity we need to understand what nature and the environment. Nature can be generally regarded as equal to the natural world, physical world, or material world, and it can be compared to the intrinsic characteristics that plants, animals, and other features of the world develop of their own accord. Environment refers to the surrounding of an object. Therefore, the natural environment composes of all living and non-living things that occur naturally on Earth. It encompasses all the physical, biological factors, and chemical interactions that affect an organism and its surroundings. Human activities have led to several environmental changes, which encourage the growth of some species, ecosystems, and ecological processes, whereas causing severe damage to others. Nevertheless, “the challenge for the concept of ecological integrity is to provide a means of distinguishing between responses that represent improvements in the quality of ecosystems, and those that are related to degradations” (Anon 2252). In this respect, the mission statement will be to enhance a sustainable natural environment through proper use of natural resources by reducing personal environmental degradation and practicing healthy environmental activities, and encouraging the general population to conserve the natural environment. At home, I try to ensure the proper use of natural resources for sustainability. Generally, I use the resources available in various ways. First, I always ensure there is no water wastage by ensuring all taps are closed after use. Secondly, I always use natural gas for cooking instead of wood. After cooking some food is left after serving; to preserve it for future consumption I refrigerate it and heat it for warming using a microwave. To save on power, I Switch off lights and electrical appliances when not in use and mostly buy appliances that are energy-saving and have good control systems. Also, during sunny days, I enjoy sunbathing and using less or no lighting in the home. When going shopping, I use durable and reusable shopping bags, as well as using materials such as out-of-date newspapers and magazines for wrapping items or giving them to recycling companies. Also, I Collect plastics and scrap metals that are later resold. Moreover, I always ensure that the furniture and other wood items in the house are well polished, preserved, and are properly used. Personal daily water use includes activities such as cleaning, cooking, bathing, and drinking. For leisure at home, I have a rabbit-rearing project and an organic garden. Also, I always keep a check to ensure family vehicles are well serviced and maintained in good working conditions and always ensure that the home and its compound are clean by keeping the refuse in dustbins, maintaining lawns, and dusting/cleaning the floors. Environmental degradation is the deterioration of the environment