Lecture 01 (1.1, 1.2) Flashcards
(Morgan)
What is Sustainable Development? (Definition)
A development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, by promoting social equity, inclusion, environmental protection, and economic prosperity
Dimensions of Sustainability
Environmental Protection, Social Equity & Inclusion, Economic Prosperity
Environmental Sustainability (Definition)
We should not exceed the resilience of the Geosphere and the Biosphere; ie, the ability of nature to absorb the impact of humankind transformations (Production & Consumption) without causing irreversible damaging effects
Actions for Environmental Sustainability (Three Categories)
1) Biocompatibility
2) Non-Interference
3) Dematerialization: Resource flow reduction per unit of satisfaction
Biocompatibility (Definition)
Humankind’s resource flows are compatible with the geosphere and biosphere
Non-Inteference (Definition)
The Techno-cycles; Resources are no longer drawn from nature, but remain or are re-used
Dematerialization (Definition)
Dematerialization of the demands of well being; resource flow reduction per unit of satisfaction
SocioEthical Sustainability (Two Actions)
1) Promote the Equity Principle
2) Preserve the Natural Capital
Equity Principle (Definition)
The right of every person to the same environmental space
Natural Capital (Definition)
Natural Resources
Economic Prosperity (Definition)
Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all
How much of a product’s environmental impacts are determined during the design phase?
80%
Lifecycle Design (Definition)
Product design minimizing the environmental impact of the whole life cycle phases in relation to the functional unit
