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Appropedia is the ''Sustainability Wiki'' (just as it's also the ''Appropriate Technology Wiki'') and most of the pages on this website are about sustainability, in some way.
Appropedia is the ''Sustainability Wiki'' (just as it's also the ''Appropriate Technology Wiki'') and most of the pages on this website are about sustainability, in some way.


The most widely accepted definition of Sustainability was by the Brundtland Commission in a 1987 report for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), but specifically refers to economic development. This definition of sustainability is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”.  Other terms can replace "development", however, and the definition remains valid. "Activities", behaviors", "practices", "energy", "consumption" are some of those terms. Also, it must be noted that there is no limitation on "...future generations...".  It is not one generation, it is not four generations, or any other number.  A practice therefore cannot be said to be 'sustainable for X years/generations.' The use of any span of time disqualifies the activity.   Because there is no such limitation, sustainability is for perpetuity.   
Sustainability is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”<ref>This widely accepted definition of Sustainability comes from the Brundtland Commission in a 1987 report for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), specifically referring to economic development. Other terms can replace "development", however, and the definition remains valid. "Activities", behaviors", "practices", "energy", "consumption" are some of those terms.</ref> A practice cannot be said to be 'sustainable for X years/generations.' The use of any span of time disqualifies the activity. Sustainability is for perpetuity.   
    
    
Sustainability not only preserves our planet and the environment we live in, but also can mean greater efficiency in user resources, ultimately giving benefits to economic growth and overcoming poverty, as well as health and quality of life.   
Sustainability not only preserves our planet and the environment we live in, but also can mean greater efficiency in user resources, ultimately giving benefits to economic growth and overcoming poverty, as well as health and quality of life.   
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Special%3AAllpages&from=&namespace=100|List of portals]]
*[[Special%3AAllpages&from=&namespace=100|List of portals]]
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Template:Highlighted energy project Welcome to Appropedia's Portal page for Sustainability
Appropedia is the Sustainability Wiki (just as it's also the Appropriate Technology Wiki) and most of the pages on this website are about sustainability, in some way.

Sustainability is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”[1] A practice cannot be said to be 'sustainable for X years/generations.' The use of any span of time disqualifies the activity. Sustainability is for perpetuity.

Sustainability not only preserves our planet and the environment we live in, but also can mean greater efficiency in user resources, ultimately giving benefits to economic growth and overcoming poverty, as well as health and quality of life.

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Note that most of the organizations on Appropedia are interested in sustainability, as a main or secondary focus.

See also

Notes

  1. This widely accepted definition of Sustainability comes from the Brundtland Commission in a 1987 report for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), specifically referring to economic development. Other terms can replace "development", however, and the definition remains valid. "Activities", behaviors", "practices", "energy", "consumption" are some of those terms.
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