Sustainability

"the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, and thereby supporting long-term ecological balance"
 
(http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/environment)
 
Living well for all, now and into the future, within the means of the environment.
 
Meeting the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

 

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