Sustainable Living Principles

Explain what sustainability means to you.

Consider giving examples of your personal experiences. If you do not feel comfortable sharing your personal experiences, you may use different examples that resonate with you. For instance, you may use media or news examples that reflect what sustainability means to you.

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Sustainable Living Principles
Personal Definition of Sustainability

Sustainability means meeting our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves a harmonious balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social well-being.

1. Environmental Responsibility:

  • To me, sustainability starts with caring for the environment. I practice recycling and composting to reduce waste. I also choose to use energy-efficient appliances and conserve water in my daily activities. These actions help decrease my carbon footprint and preserve natural resources for the future.

2. Economic Viability:

  • Sustainability also involves supporting local businesses and choosing products that are made sustainably. For example, I prefer to buy from farmers’ markets and local artisans, which helps boost the local economy and reduces the environmental impact associated with transportation of goods…
Personal Definition of Sustainability

Sustainability means meeting our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves a harmonious balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social well-being.

1. Environmental Responsibility:

  • To me, sustainability starts with caring for the environment. I practice recycling and composting to reduce waste. I also choose to use energy-efficient appliances and conserve water in my daily activities. These actions help decrease my carbon footprint and preserve natural resources for the future.

2. Economic Viability:

  • Sustainability also involves supporting local businesses and choosing products that are made sustainably. For example, I prefer to buy from farmers’ markets and local artisans, which helps boost the local economy and reduces the environmental impact associated with transportation of goods…
Personal Definition of Sustainability

Sustainability means meeting our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves a harmonious balance between economic growth, environmental protection, and social well-being.

1. Environmental Responsibility:

  • To me, sustainability starts with caring for the environment. I practice recycling and composting to reduce waste. I also choose to use energy-efficient appliances and conserve water in my daily activities. These actions help decrease my carbon footprint and preserve natural resources for the future.

2. Economic Viability:

  • Sustainability also involves supporting local businesses and choosing products that are made sustainably.  Sustainable Living Principles