Sustainability Quiz 4.1.1 Sustainability

What is the most correct definition of sustainability?

• The ability to restore, protect, and manage environments for future generations

• Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

• The process of reviewing or examining something critically

• The use of solar panels and grey water systems

What does the term "critique" mean?

• To restore and manage environments

• To review or examine something critically

• To measure sustainability

• To adopt new technologies

What is one of the main issues with the term "sustainability" according to the critique on vagueness?

• It is too expensive

• It is too difficult to measure

• It is used too widely and has become meaningless

• It is only applicable to developing nations

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a critique of sustainability?

• Vagueness

• Measurement

• Developing Nations

• Renewable Energy

What is one of the main critiques of the Cape Pat eco village regarding cost?

• It is very cheap to build sustainable homes.

• It is very expensive, costing 1 million dollars for the land and another million for the home.

• It is moderately priced compared to other eco villages.

• It is free to build sustainable homes.

What does the critique of developing nations refer to?

• Because of how easily, freely and often the term is used, often without any accountability or understanding and consequence for the Earth’s resources; it can be deemed meaningless.

• Sustainable practices can be very expensive for different countries. Things like solar panels, grey water systems, economical cars are all very costly.

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  There are no universal measurement indicators or a criteria for measuring sustainability.

  Ecological footprints will help to provide a basic understanding, although determining these footprints doesn't provide solutions to any problems faced.

• These countries aren't able to adopt expensive new technologies to combat climate change. Their industry revolves around making sure that the needs of people are met first.

What does the critique of measurement refer to?

• Because of how easily, freely and often the term is used, often without any accountability or understanding and consequence for the Earth’s resources; it can be deemed meaningless.

• Sustainable practices can be very expensive for different countries. Things like solar panels, grey water systems, economical cars are all very costly.

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  There are no universal measurement indicators or a criteria for measuring sustainability.

  Ecological footprints will help to provide a basic understanding, although determining these footprints doesn't provide solutions to any problems faced.

• These countries aren't able to adopt expensive new technologies to combat climate change. Their industry revolves around making sure that the needs of people are met first.

What does the critique of cost refer to?

• Because of how easily, freely and often the term is used, often without any accountability or understanding and consequence for the Earth’s resources; it can be deemed meaningless.

• Sustainable practices can be very expensive. Things like solar panels, grey water systems, economical cars are all very costly and not accessible to all.

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  There are no universal measurement indicators or a criteria for measuring sustainability.

  Ecological footprints will help to provide a basic understanding, although determining these footprints doesn't provide solutions to any problems faced.

• These countries aren't able to adopt expensive new technologies to combat climate change. Their industry revolves around making sure that the needs of people are met first.

What does the critique of vagueness refer to?

• Because of how easily, freely and often the term is used, often without any accountability or understanding and consequence for the Earth’s resources; it can be deemed meaningless.

• Sustainable practices can be very expensive. Things like solar panels, grey water systems, economical cars are all very costly and not accessible to all.

•  

  There are no universal measurement indicators or a criteria for measuring sustainability.

  Ecological footprints will help to provide a basic understanding, although determining these footprints doesn't provide solutions to any problems faced.

• These countries aren't able to adopt expensive new technologies to combat climate change. Their industry revolves around making sure that the needs of people are met first.

How are the 3 pillars of sustainability interconnected?

• Environmental factor focusses of business processes, and social factors relates to stakeholders

• They are interrelated and mutually reinforcing. One dimension cannot be fully achieved without considering the others.

• Promoting economic sustainability through business growth and job creation must also take into account environmental sustainability to prevent further depletion of natural resources, and also ensure that these businesses and jobs promote social sustainability, such as fair wages, safe working conditions and respect for human rights.

• A balanced approach to sustainability that incorporates all three dimensions is necessary to ensure a long-term and resilient future for the planet and its inhabitants