some words about Sustainable Living and the Aspects

1. Sustainable Living & Aspects
by Alice Corovessi
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2. Sustainable Living: The new Lifestyle
• Conduct life in a way that is consistent
with sustainability,
in natural balance and respectful of
humanity's symbiotic relationship with the Earth's
natural ecology.
• Reduce use of natural and own resource.
• Reduce carbon footprint.
• Alter methods of transportation, energy
consumption and diet.
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4. Ecological Aspect: Environmentally sound system the
Ecological aspects of community life are balanced when:
- People are connected to the place in which they live. and respect the ecological system of which
they are a part.
- Natural life, is respected; wildlife and botanical habitat is preserved
- Food comes from local sources, is organic, no contaminants, and provides nutritional balance.
- Structures complement the natural environment,
- Construction materials and methods are natural, bioregional and ecologically sound (renewable,
non-toxic)
- Transportation systems are environmental friendly
generation of waste is minimized.
- Water supply is clean, renewable
- Human waste and waste water is used and/or disposed of to the benefit of the environment and
community.
- Renewable energy used to heat and power the community. Innovative technologies are applied
for the common good.
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6. Social Aspect: social responsibility.
- Social stability and dynamism in community life.
- Spaces and systems are available that support and maximize communication, relationships and
productivity.
- Diversity, acceptance, inclusivity and transparency enrich environmental and social experience
and promote creativity and community relations.
- Opportunities for restoring, maintaining or improving health (physical, mental, emotional) are
available.
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8. Financial Aspect: economic viability
- Economic sustainability is a tool to make sure the business does have a future and continues
to contribute to the financial welfare of the owners, the employees, and to the community where
the business is located
- Establishes profitability over the long-term
- Remains stable and continue to operate from one year to the next.
- Encourages the responsible use of resources.
- Is based on alternative economic structures.
- Assesses the Impact of decisions and operations.
- Supports national standards for labor rights.
- Promotes community development and job creation.
- A model for the management of risks and opportunities.
- Supports the strategic import of environmental and social sustainability activities.
- Realizes the full potential of commercial opportunities.
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