With another Earth Day approaching, the word sustainability will get thrown around a lot. But I have to wonder what it really means.
After some thinking, I think I’ve settled on a good definition: Sustainability involves both personal and collective stewardship of the Earth, not only for future generations, but also for our future selves.
Our personal responsibility to be stewards of the Earth goes beyond buying “green” products, but also to buying fewer products in general. It involves valuing relationships and experiences more than the latest gadgets, and it requires understanding the impact of our choices on the Earth’s ecosystems.