What does it mean to lead a sustainable lifestyle? I think the first question that must be asked is what does it mean to be sustainable and why is “sustainability” such a popular term right now? The most basic definition of sustainability as it is used with the current environmental movement is, “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” In 2009, when human’s society’s pattern of energy production and consumption is literally threatening the survival of many species and our planet, this concept of keeping in mind the future in our present choices has become extremely significant. It is more than a term—it is becoming a central framework how citizens and policymakers look at ensuring the long-term health of our communities. It is a framework that expands the environmental movement from being just about conservation and protection of nature, but the need to think about the entire ecosystem of Earth including its human creations—economic development that is ecologically viable, social institutions that are equitable. So, now that we are beginning to have a working definition of the term, how do we act out “sustainability” in our individual lifestyles, and as a community? stanford.edu/group/ccr/blog/2009/02/sustainable_lifestyles_living.html
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