Sustainability

usgb/səˌsteɪnəˈbɪləti/
noun

The ability to keep doing something over a long period without causing damage or wasting resources.

The factory's sustainability plan includes reducing waste and reusing materials.
Visual representation of "sustainability" - The ability to keep doing something over a long period without causing damage or wasting resources.

Often appears as...

  • environmental sustainability
  • economic sustainability

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Long-term Perspective

Focus on activities that can be maintained over time without harm or depletion.

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By planting trees, we contribute to sustainability in forestry.
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Resource Efficiency

Involves using materials in a way that minimizes waste.

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A company shows sustainability by recycling water in its processes.
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Balance Achieving

Ensures that current actions don't compromise future needs.

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Sustainable farming doesn't deplete soil nutrients over years.
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