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Sustainability is the idea that humans must interact with the environment in a way that ensures there will be enough resources left for future generations. It encompasses three main pillars: economic, environmental, and social—also known informally as profits, planet, and people.

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a little introduction on sustainability to get you started, especially all the visual and auditory learners

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consumption without thought is death sentence 

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There are now more than seven billion people on Earth. These billions of people use the planet’s resources every day. Human activity has harmed the environment in many ways. Some of the resources that people use cannot be replaced once they are used. People also use huge amounts of fossil fuels, which has led to pollution and other problems. Sustainability addresses ways to protect and conserve the environment

Non renewable sources of energy have grave implications individuals must be aware of.

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Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydro power offer clean alternatives to fossil fuels. They significantly reduce pollution and can help combat climate change by decreasing carbon footprint.

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Biodiversity and why it is so important 

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Biodiversity and why it is so important 

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Every single action we take from buying clothes to our choices in food and where we procure it from has a ripple effect that greatly affects every living being even down to a microscopic level. The frail eco system is at our mercy, it is only fair we understand how greatly we impact something so vital to our planet, our homes healthy survival.

Sustaining this worlds biodiversity in all regions means health and longevity for all

Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you’ll find in one area—the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world. Each of these species and organisms work together in ecosystems, like an intricate web, to maintain balance and support life. Biodiversity supports everything in nature that we need to survive: food, clean water, medicine, and shelter

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Don't let anyone tell you, your voice, your actions don't matter. THEY DO!!!!

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It is a team effort, it is a constant effort. There is no 'i' in Earth.

We've learned a great bit on what we were doing wrong. Now lets see where we go from here and no matter how big or how small everything we do matters.

There is no Planet B, we have one Earth and we are meant to share it.

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The Sustainable Development Goals universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet.

These may seem like big goals but are easily attainable with the right mindset and contribution.

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Small habits when picked up by a lot make a massive difference.

Eco-friendly living is a very minute way in which we can all consciously contribute to a better future and live selflessly.

Small ways to contribute include:

1. Minimising and eventually removing plastic from our day to day lives

2. Not supporting companies/manufacturers that compromise ecology and give precedence to profit.

3. Support companies that are in tune with sustainability

4. Always stay educated and a part of the conversation, remember when we lose interest we lose.

5. Remember that 'ego' is not 'eco' our intelligence does not grant us superiority over other beings rather gives us more of a responsibility to protect said beings

6. Spread awareness

7. Donate to organisations that are actively helping the wildlife and ecology

8. Keep planets, start a vegetable patch, if you lack the space keep house planets.

9. Be aware of the animals around you, leave out food and water for birds etc

10. Shop ethically, buy clothes that last a lifetime, don't contribute to landfills. Longevity in clothes is just as important

11. If something is broken or torn, try and fix it, do not throw it out

12. Reuse and repurpose things

13. Most of all be kind and empathetic!!!

Along with this constantly educating ourselves as well as being actively a part of the conversation is vital. Ignorance does not make the problem go away and does not rid you of duty.

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Sustainability addressed on an industrial level 

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Sustainability addressed on an industrial level 

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1. The Energy Industry

2. The Agricultural Industry

3. The Waste MAnagement Industry

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while renewable energy is the way forward it comes with its natural challenges:

1. Infrastructure

2. Cost

3. Energy storage

While these issues are addressed everyday and newer technology allows us to harness these renewable sources. The biggest benefit is that a renewable source of energy can be more easily replenished as compared to that of the finite resource of fossil fuels.

Along with this, we need to redefine how we look at energy consumption, as renewable sources can pose the same threat to the planet if not harnessed ethically.

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Green energy: Which sources are the most sustainable?

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When each of us think of waste or trash, it is simply out of our minds the moment it goes in the bin if it even reaches the bin in the first place.

However, it is not that simple, mostly this waste ends up in landfills that rise as big as mountains and slowly poison the land around it. Along with this our waste has seemed to find its way into the most remote ecosystems on the planet which is a dangerous omen of the future.

Solution:

When it comes to waste management this is the one sector each of us can make a gigantic difference by simply, reducing our waste, reusing and recycling

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Proper Waste Management | How waste reduction and recycling help our environment

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Agricultural production is vital is sustaining the massive population that inhibits the earth.

However, each year the mouths to feed increases and our production is not up to mark. If anything substandard food that further hinders health is produced whose production does irreparable damage to the environment.

On top of habitat loss due to clearing, unsustainable agricultural practices are seeing 12 million hectares of land lost each year to desertification.

Food production is one of the primary causes of biodiversity loss through habitat degradation, overexploitation of species such as overfishing, pollution, and soil loss. Even though its environmental impacts are immense, the current food system is expected to expand rapidly to keep up with projected increases in population, wealth, and animal-protein consumption.

Solution:

In order to reconcile biodiversity, conservation and sustainable development, a policy mix that combines both regulatory and non-regulatory approaches is needed.

Even Though this issue is multifaceted such solutions are a vital start towards bettering this faulty system. Moreover, one must always be aware of what they're consuming, where it comes from etc. Information is key.

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Can we create the "perfect" farm? - Brent Loken