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Suzuki: What does sustainability really mean?

So I’ve blogged a few personal questions and thoughts, facing up to my interpretation that we as a society and therefore myself as an individual must address that we are proceeding unsustainably. In time, I’m hoping to get a positive vibe going, address solutions and somehow become confident that I’m playing my part in doing things better.

Since I’ve written a few of my thoughts, influenced in part by things I’ve been reading this past year, I’ve received further reading tips and found other voices further along the same path. David Suzuki, the famous canadian ecologist will be delivering a lecture in Perth in March, so I ended up at his website and found his answer to the question, What does sustainability really mean?

While I’m linking to his ideas and work, you can also check out the Nature Challenge which addresses the question “what can I do?”. Quoting:

The David Suzuki Foundation has researched the 10 most effective ways we can help conserve nature and improve our quality of life.
1. Reduce home energy use by 10%
2. Choose an energy-efficient home & appliances
3. Don’t use pesticides
4. Eat meat-free meals one day a week
5. Buy locally grown and produced food
6. Choose a fuel-efficient vehicle
7. Walk, bike, carpool or take transit
8. Choose a home close to work or school
9. Support alternative transportation
10. Learn more and share with others