Sustainability Concepts

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Sustainability

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Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs, often balancing environmental, economic, and social factors.

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Ecological Footprint

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A measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems, indicating the amount of natural resources consumed compared to what the planet can regenerate.

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Precautionary Principle

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The concept of taking proactive action to prevent harm to the environment or human health, even if scientific evidence is incomplete.

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Planned Obsolescence

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Designing products with a limited lifespan to encourage replacement.

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Perceived Obsolescence

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Creating the impression that a product is outdated due to style changes rather than functionality.

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Interconnectivity

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The concept that all elements of the environment are interconnected, influencing and being influenced by one another.

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Positive Feedback

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A process in which a change in a system amplifies further changes in the same direction.

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Externalized Costs

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Hidden costs of a product or activity that are not reflected in its price, such as environmental damage or health impacts.