2. Scarcity of resources is the burning
problem of modern technology. The
twenty-first century will see growing
human needs for resources since many
parts of the world are using natural
resources at a rate faster than the
natural processes can replenish it.
*There are several principles that each
of us can adopt to bring about
sustainable lifestyles.
*Reduction of the unsustainable and
unequal use of resources and control of
our population growth.
*Expand green grassland.
*The clean water of a lake that supports
so much life.
*Magnify power of the oceans.
INTRODUCTION
3. Standard of living refers to the consumption of
goods and services by an individual . It relates
directly to the economic development where as
the wellbeing or quality of life of a population
refers to a combination of attributes that provide
physical ,mental , spiritual and social wellbeing.
STANDARD OF
LIVING AND
QUALITIES OF
LIFE
4. SOME DEFNITIONS ARE:
*”Development that meets the needs of the
present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs”.
*”Economic development that is conducted
without depletion of natural resources.”
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
5. MAIN FEATURES
OF SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
▶ A desirable human condition : a society that
people want to sustain because it meets their
needs.
▶ A enduring ecosystem condition : an
ecosystem that maintains its capacity to
support human life and others.
▶ A balance between present and future
generations; and within the present
generation.
▶ INCLUDED:
*Sustainable growth.
*Sustainable consumption .
*Sustainability.
6. SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
For growth we need resources and the rate of depletion resources cannot be matched
with the regenerating capacity of earth , as it is finite , not growing and materially
closed . Therefore , sustainable growth is an impossible theorem .
7. SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION
Sustainable consumption is related to production and distribution , use and disposal
of products and services and provides the means to rethink our lifecycle . The aim is
to ensure that the basic needs of the entire global community are met , excess is
reduced and environmental damage is avoided .
8. SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability is the action oriented variant of sustainable development . There are
some principles of sustainability which include the following-
*Protecting nature.
*Thinking long term.
*Recognizing limits.
9. Three pillar basic model
This is one of the most well known models created
using the three dimensions-
*Economy.
*Environment.
*Society.
The diagram shows three interlocking circles
with the triangle of environmental
(conservation),economic(growth),and
social(equity) dimensions . This model is called
‘three pillars’ or ‘three circles model’.
MODELS OF
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
Environme
nt
social
Economy
10. THE
SUSTAINABILITY
MODEL
▶ It was designed in 1994 by the international
union for the conservation of nature , IUCN.
It illustrates the relationship between people and
ecosystem as one circle inside another , like the
yolk of an egg . This implies that people are
within the ecosystem , and that ultimately one is
entirely dependent upon the other . Just as an
egg is good only if both the white and yolk are
good , so a society is well and sustainable only if
both people and the ecosystem, are well.
Thus according to this model:
Sustainable development=human well being+
ecosystem well being.
12. Gross National Happiness is an attempt to
define quality of life in a more holistic and
psychological terms than Gross National
Product .
Four pillars of GNH are:
< The promotion of equitable and
sustai
< Preservation and promotion of
cultural values .
< conservation of the natural
environment .
< Establishment of good governance .
GROSS NATIONAL
HAPPINESS(GNH)
13. Human Development
Index (HDI)
▶ The Human Development Index is the
measure of life expectancy , literacy ,
education , and standard of living for
countries world wide .
Three basic dimensions if human
devel
< A long and healthy life .
< Knowledge .
< A decent standard of living .
14. < Using appropriate technology .
<Reduce , Recycle and Reuse
approach .
< Promotion environmental awareness
approach .
< Resource utilization as per carrying capacity
.
< Improving quality of life including social ,
cultural and economic .
MEASURES OF
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
15. SOLAR PANELS , WIND
TURBINES , AND
GREEN ENERGY
▶ Instead of burning fossil fuels that will be
depleted within short generations , alternative
energy such as solar panels , wind turbines
and other green energy sources need to be
implemented to sustain and care for the
sources that remain .
▶ The definition of sustainable living means
today than when it was first considered
almost 200 years ago back , then it was to
improve man’s conditions , today it is to
maintain man’s functional society and protect
the environment .
16. For sustainable engineering solutions
lifestyle choices , we may consider the
sustainability of our lifestyles through sub
division into the following categories :
< energy including transport.
< Finite resource depletion and
waste management .
< Water .
HOW CAN WEACHIEVE
SUSTAINABLE
LIFESTYLE
17. ENERGY INCLUDING
TRANSPORT
▶ The energy required to support our lifestyle
may be sub divided into the following
categories :
< Electricity for lighting and appliances .
< Transport .
< Embodied energy in products .
18. The quality of human life and quality of
ecosystem on earth are indicators of the
sustainable use of resources . There are
some clear indicators of sustainable
lifestyles in human life :
< Increased longevity .
< The long term conservation of
biodiversity .
nat
< The careful long term use of
ural resources .
and
< The prevention of degradation
pollution of the environment .
NEEDS FOR SUSTAINABLE
LIFESTYLES
19. NEED FOR
SUSTAINABLE
LIFESTYLES
The quality of ecosystems have indicators that
are more difficult to assess :
< A stabilized population .
< The long term conservation of biodiversity .
re
< The careful long term use of natural
sources .
< The prevention of degradation and
pollution of the environment .
20. Some of the following tips to live a more
sustainable lifestyles are :
< Save energy .
< Eat less meat .
< Use reusable alternatives.
< Go paperless .
< Use renewable energy .
< Recycle and reuse .
< Grow your own produce .
< Donate unused items .
< Save water .
< Buy fair trade products .
< Drive less .
< Don’t waste food .
< Wear sustainable clothing .
< Use of eco-friendly cleaning
prod
HOW DO LIVE THE
SUSTAINABLE
LIFESTYLE ?
21. SUSTAINABLE
LIFESTYLE
▶ Instead of converting forest land to agriculture land ,
make use of existing land for multiple cropping .
▶ Increase in irrigation .
▶ Move towards no tillage agriculture .
▶ Not burning crop residues that emit (CO2).
▶ Use of paper and jute bags instead of non recyclable
plastic bags .
▶ Use of energy efficient appliances like CFL bulbs ,
pressure cooker .
▶ Use public transport system .
▶ Make green purchases .
22. Sustainable lifestyle describes that it
attempts to reduce an individual’s or
society’s use of earth’s natural resources
and one’s personal resources . From this
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