what are the characteristics of sustainable systems?
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['use energy, water and other natural resources efficiently and with care.', 'minimise waste, then re-use or recover it through recycling, composting or energy recovery, and finally sustainably dispose of what is left.', 'limit pollution to levels which do not damage natural systems.']
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A Definition of Sustainable Chemistry "Sustainable chemistry is a scientific concept that seeks to improve the efficiency with which natural resources are used to meet human needs for chemical products and services.
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The report defined sustainable development as “Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” It therefore follows that environmental sustainability is ensuring that in meeting our needs for water, food, shelter as well as engaging in ...
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Definition & Examples of Environmental Sustainability Environmental sustainability is responsibly interacting with the planet to maintain natural resources and avoid jeopardizing the ability for future generations to meet their needs.
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['To Conserve essential ecological processes and life support.( e.g. forests for O² and CO2)', 'The Sustainable use of species and ecosystems,', 'To Ensure genetic and bio-diversity.']
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Sustainable development is the management of renewable resources for the good of the entire human and natural community. Built into this concept is an awareness of the animal and plant life of the surrounding environment, as well as inorganic components such as water and the atmosphere.
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['Tools. ... ', 'Experience. ... ', 'Systems. ... ', 'Emotional Appeal. ... ', 'Sustainability. ... ', 'Growth. ... ', 'Function. ... ', 'Aesthetics.']
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A sustainable health and care system is achieved by delivering high quality care and improved public health without exhausting natural resources or causing severe ecological damage.
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Green design focuses on the use of recycled materials, renewable energies and reduced waste of energy and materials. In sustainable design, all strategies for respecting the environment, along with attention to energy consumption, are raised.
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['(1) Supply of Resources.', '(2) Sustains Life.', '(3) Assimilation of Waste.', '(4) Enhances Quality of Life.', '(1) Renewable Resources.', '(2) Non-renewable Resources.']
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Our definition of a system suggests some characteristics that are present in all systems: organization (order), interaction, interdependence, integration and a central objective.
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['Energy efficient (reduced energy)', 'Renewable energy (e.g., solar)', 'Renewable resources (e.g., bamboo, recycled materials)', 'Low impact on the environment.', 'Low impact on health (e.g., low VOC paint)']
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The three pillars of sustainability are a powerful tool for defining the Sustainable Development problem. This consists of three parameters: Economic, Social, and Environmental pillars. If any one pillar is weak then the system as a whole is unsustainable.
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2013 Romania ”Sustainable development can be defined as maintaining system stability by developing a balance of responsibilities: economic, social, environmental and technological support technique without compromising the needs of future generations.” (Ivascu, 2013).
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The term sustainability is broadly used to indicate programs, initiatives and actions aimed at the preservation of a particular resource. However, it actually refers to four distinct areas: human, social, economic and environmental - known as the four pillars of sustainability.
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['Availability of Raw Materials: ... ', 'Proximity to Markets: ... ', 'Transport Facilities: ... ', 'Availability of Power, Fuel or Gas: ... ', 'Water Supply: ... ', 'Disposal Facility for Waste Products: ... ', 'Climatic and Atmospheric Conditions:']
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Sustainable development is defined as an approach to developing or growing by using resources in a way that allows for them to renew or continue to exist for others. Using recycled materials or renewable resources when building is an example of sustainable development.