What is sustainability

You might have heard the terms sustainable development, sustainable agriculture, sustainable industries- but what does "sustainability" really mean? Sustainability is related to the quality of life in a community whether the economic, social and environmental systems that make up the community are providing a healthy, productive, meaningful life for all community residents , present and future.

Sustainability means using methods, systems and materials that won't deplete resources or harm natural cycles. Sustainability identifies a concept and attitude in development that looks at a site's natural land, water, and energy resources as integral aspects of development. Sustainability integrates natural systems with human patterns and celebrates continuity, uniqueness, and place. Sustainability looks at meeting the present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Simply stated, sustainability refers to a very old and simple concept (The Golden Rule) "do onto future generations as you would have them do unto you."

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