Sustainability

Question 1

What are the conceptual barriers that might cause barriers to creating system sustainability?

Answer 1

1. Idea of a magic bullet solution
2. A one size fits all model for sustainability
3. Idea that progress equals more production

Question 2

Define sustainability

Answer 2

Able to endure…
-Productive
-Equitable
-Stable
-Diverse

Aiming for relative equilibrium amongst nested systems

Question 3

Discuss the concept of ‘shortened supply chains’ and give examples.

Answer 3

The process of reducing the number of intermediaries involved in the production and distribution of goods and services. Create more direct relationships between producers and consumers, which help to increase transparency, reduce costs, and promote sustainability

1. Farmers markets
2. Community-supported agriculture
3. Direct-to-consumer e-commerce (support small buisinesses)
4. Vertical Integration (bringing stages of the supply chain in-house)