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What are the three main pillars of sustainability often informally referred to as?
What are the three main pillars of sustainability often informally referred to as?
- Earth, wind, and fire
- Past, present, and future
- Sun, moon, and stars
- People, planet, and profits (correct)
Who coined the phrase 'people, planet, and profit' to describe the triple bottom line and the goal of sustainability?
Who coined the phrase 'people, planet, and profit' to describe the triple bottom line and the goal of sustainability?
- John Elkington (correct)
- Jane Goodall
- David Attenborough
- Robert Swan
What is environmental sustainability defined as?
What is environmental sustainability defined as?
- Responsible interaction with the environment to avoid depletion or degradation of natural resources (correct)
- Exploiting natural resources for immediate economic benefits
- Maximizing industrial growth without considering environmental impact
- Ignoring the long-term environmental quality for short-term gains
What is the triple bottom line (TBL) composed of?
What is the triple bottom line (TBL) composed of?
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What is the goal of sustainability often represented by the phrase 'people, planet, and profit'?
What is the goal of sustainability often represented by the phrase 'people, planet, and profit'?
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