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Sustainability depends on each one of us understanding what the word realy means.
In the terms of the 1987 Brundtland Report, sustainability is: "Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs."

Below are some of the ways we all can contribute towards a sustainable future.

How much energy is saved recycling one aluminium can?
An answer will be given by moving your mouse over the image but a more detailed answer is given by clicking on the image. For further information visit the Aluminium Can Group's webpage.
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What natural resources are saved by recycling paper?
An answer will be given by moving your mouse over the image but a more detailed answer is given by clicking on the image. For further information visit the Waster Paper Recycling webpage.
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What is meant by sustainable gardens and landscapes?

An answer will be given by moving your mouse over the image but a more detailed answer is given by clicking on the image. For further information visit the Sustainable Gardening Australia webpage.
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What does the term sustainability mean to an engineer?

An answer will be given by moving your mouse over the image but a more detailed answer is given by clicking on the image. For further information visit The Sustainable Engineering Society webpage.
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What does the term sustainability mean to an architect or builder?
An answer will be given by moving your mouse over the image but a more detailed answer is given by clicking on the image. For further information visit NABERS webpage.
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What does the term sustainability mean in mathematics?
An answer will be given by moving your mouse over the image but a more detailed answer is given by clicking on the image. For further information visit the Mathematics of Planet Earth webpage.
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Bittu Sahgal's video on the sustainability of Our Planet is a powerful message as to what has been, is and should be. [approx 5mins]
Shining a Light on Sustainability is an introductory video from the Australian Research Institute for Environment and Sustainability. [approx 19mins]
Links are here for John Kuprenas and Matthew Frederick's ten commandments on Environmental Engineering and their sustainability Venn diagram
according to their code of social responsibility.
Australia's NABERS [National Australian Built Environment Rating System] website measures the environmental performance of Australian buildings, tenancies and homes. Put simply, NABERS measures the energy efficiency, water usage, waste management and indoor environment quality of a building or tenancy and its impact on the environment.
Planet Ark's Fact Sheets webpage is available by clicking here.
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