Sustainability 101
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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?

  • John Elkington (correct)
  • Jane Goodall
  • David Attenborough
  • Robert Swan
  • 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?

    <p>Social equity, economic, and environmental factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of sustainability often represented by the phrase 'people, planet, and profit'?

    <p>Balancing social, environmental, and economic considerations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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