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What's in a Name?
What is Sustainability?


It is important to communicate clearly what is, and is not, meant by the term "sustainability". (There are opportunities AND traps in attempting to define sustainability)


Three sided triangle approach:

Understanding links in and between economy, society and environment:

Economic Security
Ecological Integrity
Social Equity

   
Many Definitions, But Practically Speaking, Sustainability Means
   
  • Understanding the consequences of our decisions and actions
  • Giving thoughtful consideration to input from and impact on all systems and people affected
  • Making rational choices

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This page was created on January 22, 2008. For further information regarding the Clemson University Sustainable Universities Initiative, please contact Dr. Alan W. Elzerman, Director...awlzrmn@clemson.edu.