Defining Sustainability
One of the main goals of Systems Alchemy is the transformation from unsustainability to sustainability. William McDonough say in The Hannover Principles:Design for Sustainability
“The concept of sustainability has been introduced to combine concern for the well-being of the planet with continued growth and human development. Though there is much debate as to what the word actually suggests, we can put forth the definition offered by the World Commission on Environment and Development: “Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
In its original context, this definition was stated solely from the human point of view. In order to embrace the idea of a global ecology with intrinsic value, the meaning must be expanded to allow all parts of nature to meet their own needs now and in the future.”
I think that adequately conveys the gist of what sustainability means in the context of of Systems and Global Alchemy.
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