Environmental Sustainability









Environmental sustainability is defined as responsible interaction with the environment to avoid depletion or degradation of natural resources and allow for long-term environmental quality. The practice of environmental sustainability helps to ensure that the needs of today's population are met without jeopardizing the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
When we look at the natural environment, we see that it has a rather remarkable ability to rejuvenate itself and sustain its viability. For example, when a tree falls, it decomposes, adding nutrients to the soil. These nutrients help sustain suitable conditions so future saplings can grow.
When nature is left alone, it has a tremendous ability to care for itself. However, when man enters the picture and uses many of the natural resources provided by the environment, things change. Human actions can deplete natural resources, and without the application of environmental sustainability methods, long-term viability can be compromised.

1. For renewable resources, the rate of harvest should not exceed the rate of regeneration (sustainable yield);
2. Pollution: The rates of waste generation from projects should not exceed the assimilative capacity of the environment (sustainable waste disposal); and
3. For non-renewable resources the depletion of the non-renewable resources should require comparable development of renewable substitutes for that resource.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Three Pillars of Sustainability

Image
Three pillars of sustainability: The Three pillars of sustainability are a powerful tool for defining the Three Pillars of Sustainability the complete sustainability problem. This consists of at least the economic, social, and environmental pillars. If anyone pillar is weak then the system as a whole is unsustainable. Two popular ways to visualize the three pillars are shown.   Economic sustainability : The general definition of economic sustainability is the ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely . Environmental sustainability :  Definition  of environmental sustainability. A state in which the demands placed on the environment can be met without reducing its capacity to allow all people to live well, now and in the future. Social Sustainability: Social sustainability is about identifying and managing business ...
Read more
Image
Sustainability - At a Glance Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In addition to natural resources, we also need social and economic resources. Sustainability is not just environmentalism. Embedded in most definitions of sustainability we also find concerns for social equity and economic development. Why sustainability is important?   Proper Use of Means and Resource :  Sustainable development teaches people to make low use of means and resources. The use of mineral oil, drinking water, insecticide, chemical fertilizer, forest product should be minimized. Development of Positive Attitude :  Sustainable development brings about changes in people’s knowledge, attitude, and skill. It aware the people of the responsibility to use and preserve, natural resources like mine, forest, land, herb, etc Development of Fundamental Parts :  Sustainable development emphasizes ...
Read more
Image
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY Social sustainability covers almost everything right from the basic human rights and corporate governance to the more philosophical aspect of an individual’s behaviours and attitude towards sustainability. In order for economic and environmental sustainability to work, they have to be first accepted at a social level. People need to evaluate what is “want” and what is a “need”, it might have future ramifications.                           It is often more difficult to support small business, or businesses that utilize green energy and sustainable practices because they are either hard to come by, or more expensive. In this context people prefer to choose easy, more available, affordable option and opt a business or company that does not have sustainable practices or use green energy. This can be a tough decision to make personally, and financially. Many people want to have the best of ...
Read more