Sustainability

Question 1

What was sustainability defined as in the past?

Answer 1

how biological systems endure and remain diverse and

productive

Question 2

What is the 21st century definition for sustainability?

Answer 2

the need to develop the sustainable models necessary for both the human race and
planet Earth to survive

A Balancing act

Question 3

What is the definition of sustainability according to the Earth Charter?

Answer 3

the definition of sustainability to include the idea of a global society “founded on
respect for nature, universal human rights, economic justice, and a culture of peace

Question 4

What is market pull?

Answer 4

When markets create a need for a sustainable product

Question 5

Give an example of ethical consumerism

Answer 5

A lack of water creates a need for better water management

Question 6

New/Non-traditional technologies might be able to compete because of:

Answer 6

Legislation and Market Pull