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 The
word "Sustainability" is more than just a fad or
a buzz word. Sustainability, in short, means
that we should be able to sustain our current
environment to last into the future. For humans
to live sustainably, the Earth's resources must
be used at a rate at which they can be
replenished.
There are many
ways that individuals and families can be
sustainable in their own homes and by new actions. For
example, slightly modifying your daily
activities make vast impacts in terms of saving
energy or conserving in your home. Most
small things you do will not only save you
money but will contribute to a more sustainable,
healthy environment! Visit the pages listed on
the right to find tips to
save energy,
conserve water,
find out about the
City's new
green building program or even how to
calculate your carbon
footprint! The pages are full of ideas and
simple changes you can make that will have
lasting effects.
Why
is Sustainability Important?
Sustainability is
related to the quality of life in a community.
The economic, social and environmental systems
that make up the community need to provide a
healthy, productive, meaningful life for all
community residents, present and future.
A very important
balance needs to be achieved between society,
the economy and the environment. When each acts
independently, they indirectly effect the
others, and sometimes in harmful ways.
Therefore, the key is to try to plan and
participate in actions that are harmonious and
connect the three areas. |
