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Sustainable use of resources means using the current resources without compromising with the demands of our future generations. The sources of energy are in a limit quantity specially the non-renewable sources of energy. The world is now focusing on how to conserve these non-renewable sources of energy so that our future generations can also take the advantages of this priceless gift from nature.
Sustainable development refers to the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising with the demands of our future generations. The developed nations are taking stringent actions on sustainable development are promoting sustainability in all the areas. The use of fossil fuels and other resources that limited in nature is being reduced and alternative sources of energy are being introduced and are being promoted and practiced on a large scale. The government of many developed and developing nations are helping in attaining sustainability.
Levi Strauss & Co.
Sustainable development can easily be achieved once we find alternatives. One such initiative is taken by the Levi Strauss & Co, the introducer of blue denim and the world’s best denim company. Levi Strauss & Co was established in San Francisco, California on May 20, 1873. The company has been manufacturing denims that are used most widely around the world, especially in USA. Ever since the introduction of the blue denim, the garment has been the base of many fashion trends. Even today, Levi
The most commonly used definition of sustainable development is still that given in the report of the World Commission on Environment and Development (1987), i.e. sustainable development is ‘a process to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.’ Sustainable development is therefore about creating a better life for all people in ways that will be as viable in the future as they are at present. In other words, sustainable development is based on principles of sound husbandry of the world’s resources, and on equity in the way those resources are used and in the way in which the benefits obtained from them are distributed (Making Tourism More Sustainable, 2005).
Sustainable development is defined as “Development that meets the needs of the present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (IISD, par. 1 ).
Sustainable development means that the present generations should be able to make use of resources to live better lives in such a manner that it does not compromise the ability of future generations. For sustainable development to occur, there needs to be sustainable economic, ecological and community development. Society needs to be educated about ways in which they can use resources, especially natural, in such a manner that it does not cause harm to the environment and put future generations lives at risk.
Idly standing on a busy street corner, one cannot help but observe a plethora of denim whiz by. Entrepreneur Levi Strauss is the man responsible for creating the booming market and generating a trend in clothing that has swept the nation for nearly 150 years. Through a steady commitment of quality and reliable service, Levi Strauss & Company became one of the most successful business ventures to come out of the 19th century. However, history for this company has not been all peaches and cream. Nearly every business must face crisis from time to time, but it is the unique ability of Levi Strauss & Co. to move on after each adversity, that has made them what they are today.
Nike is the world’s leading supplier of athletic shoes and merchandise. Within the United States alone Nike has exceeded $3.7 billion in total sales, and they make up more than 47% of the U.S. athletic sneaker market. Nike has been supplying the world with the top athletic sneakers and apparel since 1978. Originally founded as Blue Ribbon Sports by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight in 1962, the brand didn’t see increases in success until they rebranded in the late 1970’s.
Sustainable development suggests the implementation of state-imposed limitations, with the purpose of reducing the amount of resources and space we overtake and ultimately, the amount of damage we cause to our planet’s future. It requires that we view the earth as a system that both contains space and connects time. We are all interconnected, and the selfish, wasteful lifestyle that a country might live in North America can affect people all around the world, presently even. Generally, sustainable development can be separated into sections-two of them being social and environmental. Social sustainability places emphasis on the importance of public policy-making. It requires a political framework that consists of six areas-natural resource management, measurement and assessment, international trade and investment, climate change and energy, economic policy and communication technologies. Environment sustainability is concerned with the diversity and productivity of natural environments, and requires our generation to innovate activities so that they cause minimal harm to our natural environments. Our future on this earth will directly depend on our ability to introduce and implement the sustainable development techniques discussed in these fundamental sectors.
Sustainability is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations” (Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development: Our Common Future 1987). The concept of sustainability comprises of four pillars: environmental; economic; political and social; as can be seen in the image below. Environmental sustainability is the use and management of the environment in a way that it does not deplete our finite resources. Economic sustainability is a long term sustainable economy that supports its community and political sustainability is the collaboration of different bodies of government to achieve a sustainable future. Now social sustainability is hard to define as it encapsulates many different factors; however to be very broad it is to achieve social justice. The real objective for sustainability is that all four pillars work together equally in a precautionary principle;
Sustainable development most commonly refers to the use and reuse of renewable energy sources. This creates a system that is “sustainable” and can keep going on into the foreseeable future. The world needs to be considered as a system since what happens in one part of the world can have an effect on a different continent. For example, air pollution in North America is known to affect the quality of air in Asia, and pesticides sprayed in Argentina can
Sustainable development encompasses many various meanings, however the most frequently used definition originates from the Brundtland report (WCED, 1987, p.43) defining it as ‘’a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’’. The Kyoto protocols and European trading systems are seen as mediums to ensure resource management, helping in preserving for future use. However the definition is ever evolving as according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) (2004) it didn’t include a time horizon for future generations, provides no manifestation of the part played by the environment as it’s solely economical, and cites to the hazy concept of human needs. Subsequently an array of definitions of sustainable, in its most basic it’s defined as conserving development over time.
Sustainable development requires that we see the world as a system that connects space and a system that connects time. Brunland Commission defines sustainable development as: "development that
Sustainable development is about meeting the needs of today without over-using the resources for future. It requires the integration of environmental, economic and social priorities into policies and programs[b]. It is different from green growth as green growth does not take social priorities into account which means that green growth is more focusing on improvement of quantity but sustainable development focusing more on quality of human’s life experience.
The Rio Summit of 1992 put Sustainable Development on the global agenda. Sustainable development is development which meets the demands of the present generation without compromising on the ability of the future generations to meet their needs. Correspondingly, energy can be called sustainable if it wields minimal burden on earth’s finite resources while also necessarily conserving our planet’s land, water and air from degradation. Thus sustainable energy is like a double edged sword which can solve the current energy crisis and also combat climate change and pollution.
Sustainable development can be defined in many ways; the one that I prefer to use is that of the Brundtland Commission: "Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."(1) Along those lines, many Governments around the world strive to minimize the pollution impact over our most valuable resource, the Earth. Additionally, lobbyists have spent thousands of hours encouraging legislators to enact laws to protect the environment, and so far we have gotten some results. But I think we can do even more; the next question: What? And the answer is very simple: changing the culture.
The concept of sustainable development has become a major topic among intellectuals from various fields. Sustainable development has gone through various changes in its definitions and at present does not have a commonly accepted definition. The origination of the concept of sustainable development is debatable. In 1974 at a conference on Science and Technology for Human Development by the World Council of Churches the concept of a “sustainable society” is believed to have been first noted. This early concept focused on equitable distribution of scarce resources and the need for democratic decision making. In 1980 the currently used term of sustainable development emerged in the
The tradition concept of development has for a considerable period of time been driven by economic considerations. Exploitation of natural resources which leads to environmental degradation motivated by targets of maximum profits has been the norm and little regard has been granted to the side effects of development initiatives. Gradual escalation of awareness and realisation of the range as well as the magnitude of environmental effects of development initiatives led to worldwide discussions on the way forward. Consequently, the concept sustainable development was conceived. However, this concept is perceived to be oxymoron by environmentalists, in other terms it is viewed as a combination of two contradicting terminologies.