Sustainability
What is Sustainability?
What is Sustainability?
Sustainability addresses the ongoing capacity of Earth to maintain all life.
Sustainable patterns of living meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Actions to improve sustainability are both individual and collective endeavours shared across local and global communities. They necessitate a renewed and balanced approach to the way humans interact with each other and the environment
Your Carbon Footprint:
Your Carbon Footprint:
How can we estimate our carbon footprints?
The following websites have online calculators to help estimate your individual carbon footprint.
Energy Saving Hints for Home and Work
Energy Saving Hints for Home and Work
Energy saving tips for schools
Ollies Interactive World - sustainability
Other Useful Links:
Other Useful Links:
Australian Government - Environmental Sustainability
UTS Sydney - an example of a sustainably designed "green" building:
UTS Sydney - an example of a sustainably designed "green" building:
Resources and Extra Reading
Resources and Extra Reading