Natural resources are vital for human survival and development, as they provide the essentials for shelter, food, transportation, and energy. However, their over-exploitation can severely impact the sustainability of ecosystems and livelihoods. This study highlights the delicate balance between utilizing natural resources for economic growth and the environmental consequences of over-exploitation. Data reveals that the global extraction of minerals has tripled from 1970 to 2017, with projections indicating a further increase by 2060. Environmental degradation resulting from excessive resource extraction includes a significant loss of biodiversity, water stress, and high levels of greenhouse gas emissions. Studies from various regions, including those by Danish and Ulucak (2020) and Bekun, Alola, and Sarkodie (2019), demonstrate that while renewable energy consumption helps reduce carbon emissions, the extraction and consumption of non-renewable resources cause lasting harm to the environment. This underscores the urgent need for policies that integrate sustainable resource management practices to mitigate environmental degradation while ensuring the continued economic benefits of resource utilization