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   self-sustenance

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   • 1. the ability to continue in a healthy state without outside assistance: "the refugees had attained self-sustenance and had been contributing to the nation's economy"

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   What does sustainability mean?

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   How to achieve a sustainable transition?

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   What is a sustainable system?

   • In it’s most basic sense, a sustainable system has the ability to support and maintain it’s own activity over time. Here’s an interesting perspective from the online Business Dictionary:

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   Is sustainability a buzzword?

   • Sustainability has a reputation as a buzzword. People may use the terms sustainability and sustainable development in ways that are different to how they are usually understood. This can result in confusion and mistrust. So a clear explanation of how the terms are being used in a particular situation is important.

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3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › self-sustainingSelf-sustaining - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Jun 28, 2024 · adjective. able to provide for your own needs without help from others. synonyms: self-sufficient, self-sufficing. independent. free from external control and constraint. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Self-sustaining." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/self-sustaining. Accessed 28 Jun. 2024.

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   Jun 14, 2024 · What Are the 3 Pillars of Sustainability? By. Liz Allen. Updated June 14, 2024. Fact checked by. Elizabeth MacLennan. Mint Images / Getty Images. Sustainability is often broken into three...

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   2 days ago · The Oxford Dictionary of English defines sustainability as: "the property of being environmentally sustainable; the degree to which a process or enterprise is able to be maintained or continued while avoiding the long-term depletion of natural resources".

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   Jun 25, 2024 · Let's explore what sustainability means, and identify the many ways through which sustainability — whether it's sustainable living practices or sustainability on a larger scale — can positively affect our present and future.

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   Jun 26, 2024 · The Three Principles of Sustainability. There are three key principles that underpin sustainability: social equity, economic development, and environmental protection. Social Equity Pillar. The social equity pillar refers to the need to create a just and equitable society.

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Learn basic principles and steps you can take this month to start homesteading and living in a more self-sufficient way in the home, the kitchen, the garden, and more! We challenge you to set five specific sustainable development goals for any homestead at the end of the article.

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   May 11, 2024 · The University of Cambridge defines sustainable investments as it involves constructing a portfolio by selecting assets deemed to be sustainable or capable of enduring over the long term. It can also be seen as a resolute approach that excludes assets perceived as detrimental to long-term environmental and social sustainability.