Sustainability

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SustainabilityWho me?
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What is sustainability?

• . "meeting the needs of the present without
  compromising the ability of future generations to
  meet their own needs."

- United Nations, Brundtland Commission, 1987
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Ideally..

• Benefit the environment
• Improve lives
• Make/save money
• Sustainability at intersection

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Thoughts

• Do you feel differently about the book after
  attending the presentation by the author?
• Do you feel differently about sustainability
  after the presentation?

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Katies plan.
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Footprint, before

If everyone on the planet lived my lifestyle, we
would need 6.97 earths
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Reducing my footprint

• Thermostat setting
• Minimize dishwasher and washer use
• Short showers
• Support local farmers
• Turn out lights when leaving room
• Turn off and unplug the computer
• Reduce car usage
• And.

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My plan.
Results If everyone on the planet lived my
lifestyle, we would need 4.34 earths!
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• Whats your plan?
• What if?