Sustainability

What is sustainability?

We hear the words 'sustainable' and 'sustainability' almost every day. But what does it actually mean? Is it about people and culture, our environment, or jobs and money? Is it about cities or the country? Is it about you and me or is it something for other people to worry about?

But it could actually be all of the above. 

Sustainability could be defined as an ability or capacity of something to be maintained or to sustain itself. It’s about taking what we need to live now, without jeopardizing the potential for people in the future to meet their needs.

What could sustainability mean to me? 

Maybe living sustainably for me could be about living within the means of our natural systems (environment) and ensuring that our lifestyle doesn’t harm other people (society and culture). It’s a big idea to get your head around, for all of us. You have too really think about where your food, clothes, energy and other products come from and deciding whether you should buy and consume these things. You can do your best, but one hand can't clap by itself.