sustainable

In 1983, the UN World Commission on Environment and Development (informally known as the Brundtland Commission) created a definition for sustainable development that has been been widely adopted and adapted: "Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

In recent years, sustainability has come to address the integration of economic, social and environmental impacts of human activity. Thus sustainability can have applications in businesses, government or NGOs in such diverse areas as energy, agriculture, consumer goods, education and land use. You'll find sustainability addressed at blogs such as Tree Hugger, Green Inc., Business for Social Responsibility and World Changing.

by Liz Marr, MS, RD Are you a writer, passionate about this or any other topic? Join Blogcritics!

Original Technorati articles tagged “sustainable”

• in Technorati Women
  Are We Kidding? We Don't Know Why Young Black Women Are Obese?
  An educational article on the true causes of obesity in young black women
  by simplygreento / on Jun 7, 2012
• in Film
  Take a Fresh (2009) Look at How to Improve Our Food Supply
  New thinking about what we’re eating.
  by missbobetier / on Mar 11, 2012
• in Lifestyle
  Spice It Up with The Inspired Vegan, Bryant Terry
  Bryant Terry is an award-winning chef and food justice activist; THE INSPIRED VEGAN is his latest book.
  by missbobetier / on Mar 7, 2012

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “sustainable”

 

• Amazing Tiny Tack House Was Built Entirely by Hand

  
  — Authority:
  Read the rest of Amazing Tiny Tack House Was Built Entirely by Hand Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco design , green design , handmade home , Malissa and Chris Tack , minimal living , small living , Snohomish , sustainable design , tiny spaces , tiny tack house , washington ...
  6 days ago

• Ancient Moroccan Granaries Revived as Thriving Civic Centers

  
  — Authority:
  Salima Naji has been recognized by the Aga Khan Development Network for her efforts to revive a series of earth buildings in the lesser Atlas Mountains , Morocco.Working with the Ministry of Interior, Naji hired and trained local unskilled workers to restore a network of fortified citadels and granaries in ...
  6 days ago

• Upcycled jewellery ~ all that glitters is not gold

  
  — Authority:
  Upcycled footwear designer Amanda Fox of Dames and Divas (see prior interview here ) is expanding her repertoire.  Keeping with her design ethos of upcycling products into stunning new creations, today she is launching her new upcycled jewellery collection. For the past six months, Amanda has been working ...
  6 days ago

• Industry of all Nations: Ethical Production & Preserving Cultural Traditions

  
  EcoSalon — Authority: 497
  LA-based label Industry of All Nations works with producers in seven countries to produce goods that adhere to strict sustainability and ethical standards and help preserve culture and tradition. With all the factory tragedies, overseas garment production has gotten a (sometimes very well-deserved) bad reputation. ...
  6 days ago

• Special Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – Gifts that make a Difference

  
  — Authority:
  Jewelry from Bali from the Mala Collective Gifts from the heart come in all shapes, sizes and wrappings. Those that give back hold a special place in my heart. Even though by the time you read this the gifts have probably been given, as today is Mother’s Day, there are still “gift” ideas that you – or she ...
  1 week ago

• Brave GentleMan x Novacas: Three Leaves Editorial

  
  — Authority:
  The Brave GentleMan x Novacas worker boot in tan and original mastermind are featured in the new Three Leaves spring lookbook. Three Leaves is a men’s retailer focused on sustainable, cool and classic fashion. Their most recent lookbook also features interview with their models Ian Cooper and Colin Sussingham. ...
  1 week ago

• Not Quite As Bad As Porkland

  
  — Authority:
  Oregon City on the Willamette River, ca. 1850–1852, Oil on canvas, Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas But Oregon Citys facing some of the same issues: old water lines . Hacked off when the city raised water rates in 1994, citizens there amended the citys charter to require that the rates be rolled back. ...
  1 week ago

• Leadership and Management for a Sustainable Future

  
  — Authority:
  For years thebusiness world has acknowledged the fact that employees don’t leave companies,rather they leave managers.  Managers whosuccessfully retain talent realize that the organization’s... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
  1 week ago

• Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi’s 2012 annual report focuses on sustainable development efforts

  
  — Authority:
  WAM ABU DHABI: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has released its bilingual Annual Report for the year 2012 documenting its efforts in protecting the environment and enhancing the biodiversity of the Abu Dhabi Emirate with an aim to maintain sustain Full News here – WAM – LatestNews Get up to 75% discount ...
  1 week ago

• Simple Living Green Methods To Save The Earth

  
  Go Solar Power For Homes — Authority: 136
  All of us must be concerned about adopting a green way of life. It means a lot to future generations. Anything that is done now to harm the environment will have a great impact. All individuals can work to make the planet a more pleasant place to live, even the older people and youngsters. In the last several years ...
  1 week ago

• The Many Dimensions of Beauty

  
  — Authority:
  Sustainable innovation occurs when the mind dwells in the many dimensions of beauty, where like breeds like… A friend shared the following video on Facebook. It’s simple and profound. One could say: It’s beautiful.
  1 week ago

• niblets: jack and the beanstalk edition

  
  — Authority:
  Niblets is an all-too-occasional feature on the ins and outs of the Eugene food scene. Syndicate me?  You know you … Continue reading »
  1 week ago

• Red River water wars: four states battle over water access

  
  ThinktoSustain- the sustainable development blog — Authority: 135
  Water is the oil of the 21st century. The more water resources continue to deplete along the Red River, the fiercer the fight over who has access . . . → Read More: Red River water wars: four states battle over water access Related Posts: Las Vegas plans to pump water across 300 miles of desert… Las ...
  1 week ago

• Check Out Our Favorite Green Designs Now on Display at BKLYN Designs

  
  — Authority:
  BKLYN Designs kicked off yesterday morning with over 30 Brooklyn-based designers showcasing their latest work at St. Ann’s Warehouse in DUMBO. Inhabitat was on the scene checking out some amazing designs, including rustic tables made from recycled aluminum, chairs made from reclaimed wood and adjustable, magnetic ...
  1 week ago

• Your Spring Gardening To-Do List

  
  — Authority:
  http://www.flickr.com/photos/adforce1/4600787479/ Don’t say it too loudly or you’ll scare it off, but I think spring is finally here. The sun is out, beer gardens are full of people who aren’t actually smoking, and the first wasps of the season have begun repeatedly head butting our window panes. So for the ...
  1 week ago

• “Creating business and market opportunities for Africa’s poor is key to advancing sustainable development in the region.” UNDP Report

  
  Newstime Africa — Authority: 152
  UNDPCAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, May 10, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/– Involving low-income communities in markets and businesses across Africa is essential for economic growth to translate... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
  1 week ago

• الاقتصاد الاخضر في الأردن..حاجة وخيار استراتيجي

  
  — Authority:
  أثار الركود المالي العالمي نقاشا جادا بين العديد من البلدان حول الكشف عن أسباب الفشل وابتكار حلول معقولة. لقد بات البحث عن نمو اقتصادي "تحولي" أمرا مألوفا جدا في الوقت الحاضر، ...
  1 week ago

• At EILEEN FISHER, Ampersand Means There’s More to the Story

  
  EcoSalon — Authority: 497
  EILEEN FISHER has developed a multi-level approach to sustainability, involving changes big and small — from using more conscious materials and investing in renewable energy to innovative recycling programs. Ever since starting her company in 1984, Eileen Fisher has been focused on simplicity, beauty and ...
  1 week ago

• New MUSE Dresses & Special Offers from Not Just Pretty!

  
  Not Just Pretty : Sustainable Style — Authority: 115
  … New arrivals from… Classic Styles in Bamboo Knits Made in Canada … … Julia Dress, Sam Dress, and Alana Dress View Muse Clothing at Not Just Pretty. Muse Clothing designer, Laura Bemister, creates timeless dresses designed to compliment ...
  1 week ago

• Horizon House by Harvard University poses as the ‘retreat in nature’

  
  — Authority:
  Last month, the 3rd LIXIL International University Architectural Competition finally concluded, with USA’s Harvard University coming up with the winning entry among twelve designated universities from eleven different countries. Designed for a site in Memu Meadows (Taiki-cho, Hokkaido), their design is named as the ...
  1 week ago

Comments about sustainable