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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.