ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (HIGH SCHOOL)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (HIGH SCHOOL)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781337569743
Author: Miller
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 17, Problem 1CR
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The meaning of the term sustainability and four examples by which colleges and universities play an important role in promoting sustainability.

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Sustainability is the ability to survive and flourish in changing environmental conditions. The colleges and universities can be made sustainable by shifting to renewable sources of generating electricity, using furniture made from recycled materials, using waterless toilets, and buying foods from local organic farms.

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Sustainability is defined as “the capacity of the Earth’s natural systems and human cultural system to live, grow, and adapt to the changing environmental conditions into the very long-term future.”

The four examples by which colleges and universities play an important role in promoting sustainability are as follows:

(i) Wind turbine and solar panel can be used for meeting the needs of generating electricity for the entire college campus.

(ii) The use of furniture made from recycled materials.

(iii) Usage of waterless toilets can prove beneficial to maintain sustainability.

(ii) The food services of the university should be convinced to buy food from local organic farms.

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