The presentation offers an introduction to the highly topical concept of sustainability and provides a comprehensive and useful overview for individuals wishing to incorporate its methods and ideas into their lives. It takes a brief look at the history and evolution of the concept, with special focus on some of the key milestones in the development of the ideology. After looking at how the concept manifests in the South African context, the presentation looks at the benefits of applying sustainability in the business world. It then proposes some practical lifestyle methods for ordinary people.