Respecting Nature

Sustainability can be associated with many things, but is most commonly associated with the environment. Environmentally speaking sustainability is the process of using resources at a rate that can be replenished in a reasonable amount of time. This includes preserving the integrity of certain things such as soil and water systems. This is essential, because without maintaining the basics of an environment, the ecosystem cannot replenish itself. In order to live sustainably it is important that one learns everything they can about their environment and tries to lessen their negative impact on the ecosystem. Being sustainable also means trying to increase positive impacts on the environment. Some examples of positive environmental impacts would be to maintain the soil integrity by planting a variety of flora and composting, or recycling to be less wasteful. I strive to be more sustainable by recycling, being conscious of my energy usage, and respecting the natural world. Respect for the environment combined with knowledge of environmental impacts is crucial to maintain sustainability because if you lack respect then there is no motivation to become sustainable. The earth is an amazing ecosystem that provides a tremendous amount of resources, which can be utilized by people. However, if the environment is not cared for then it will no longer be able to provide these resources for people and other living beings. This is what environmental sustainability is all about, maintain the environment in order to continue to be able to sustain life. The community is crucial in overall sustainability. In order to create a sustainable society communities of people, (ideally all people), must become sustainable.