Sustainability Flashcards

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What is sustainability?

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Sustainability is the practice of using natural resources responsibly, so they can support both present and future generations.

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Economic sustainability

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Practices that support long-term economic growth without negatively impacting the social, environmental, and cultural aspects of the community.

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Environmental sustainability

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The responsibility to conserve natural resources and protect global ecosystems to support health and wellbeing, now and in the future.

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Social sustainability

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The ability of a community to develop processes and structures which not only meet the needs of its current members but also support the ability of future generations to maintain a healthy community

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