Sustainability
Sustainability and sustainable development are vitally important
to the current and future health of our environment, economy and
standard of living.
Sustainability is the responsible and forward thinking use
of our resources to ensure that they aren't used up at a faster
rate than they can be replenished. In this way, we can provide a
better quality of life for future generations as well as our own.
Sustainable development means improving living standards, usually
through economic growth, and at the same time protecting and
conserving the environment.
We can all contribute in lots of ways, including being energy
efficient and minimising the waste we produce through careful
consumption and recycling. Examples of sustainable development on a
larger scale include renewable energy schemes and the
re-use of old industrial brownfield sites for commercial
building developments. Browse the links below to find out
more.
Allerdale Borough Council
