What is Sustainability?
Sustainability, as defined by the World Commission on Environment and Development in Our Common Future and adopted by Indiana University-Bloomington, is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (Oxford University Press, 1987, p. 8).
Some phrases and buzz words that are associated with sustainability include: Going green, eco-friendly, organic, natural, ecological footprint , conservation, recycle-reuse-reduce, biodegradable, hydroponics, organic gardening, renewable, reclaimed, repurposed, responsible harvesting, alternative energy, permaculture, and carbon footprint.
IU’s Sustainability Clearinghouse
The purpose of this sustainability clearinghouse is to provide an avenue for experts, faculty, students, staff, and the local community to find information, instruction, collaboration, community links and networks, and direction in regards to issues relating to sustainability. This encourages development of IU/local community partnerships allowing all to enlist the incredibly diverse range of expertise which the university and local community can provide for sustainability efforts.
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