What is Sustainable Living? Many definitions of “sustainability” exist today. In our case, we focus on a definition that emphasizes the self-reliant local community while recognizing the responsibility we have as global citizens. Sustainability is an ideal, a moving target, something we’re always working toward. Sustainable living balances the economic, ecological and social needs of all life with that of our own, while enhancing those possibilities for future generations. Sustainable living values diversity, creativity and passion; it’s not about growth of property, wealth or stuff. Rather, it’s about creating livable communities and fostering greater social and economic equity while preserving and restoring the ecosystems we depend on for our very survival. Our goals as individuals, global citizens and business owners are to plant more trees than we’ve used, help cultivate a bioregional and sustainable food system that is more secure for us and our community, completely offset the carbon dioxide emissions caused by our energy use (the largest contributor to global warming), live a fossil-fuel-free life, and feed the flames of our imagination. We have our lifetime to do it. While there are limits to growth (this planet can only sustain so many people), there’s no limit to development of a better way of living, one filled with creativity, adventure, security, nature and meaning. Much of our journey has been spent discovering solutions and ideas to describe what sustainable life could be. Our adaptive approach listens to our intuition and instincts while mindfully considering the vast amount of information, scientific research and personal experiences. There isn’t one way or even a best way to approach sustainable living, since personal circumstances, location, climate and financial considerations are different for everyone.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:57:36 +0000
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