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Sustainability

                 The term sustainability refers to meeting our needs

                 without exploiting the environment or depleting
                 resources, ensuring that future generations can also meet
                 their needs. For example, using cotton carry bags instead
                 of plastic is a habit of sustainability.



                 Natural Resources
                 Natural resources are independent materials such as air, water, soil, plants, animals, and
                 minerals that humans cannot modify. For example, using solar energy instead of coal supports

                 sustainable living, as coal is non-renewable and pollutes the air, while solar energy is renewable
                 and promotes a healthy lifestyle.
                 Let's understand the concept of using resources responsibly with the help of a scenario.

                 Imagine that you want to use the internet to watch your favourite
                 videos or do your homework online. To do this, you need electricity
                 to power your computer or phone. When you go to switch on the

                 device, you realize the power is off because the electricity bill has not
                 been paid. Your elder brother says the bill got very high last month
                 because he left many lights and fans running all day. He further adds
                 that if he had known you would need electricity later, he would have

                 used it more carefully.

                                            The idea of preserving resources for future generations is important

                                            because our Earth has limited supplies. The land, air, water, and
                                            energy that support us are not endless. If we waste these resources
                                            or cause pollution, people in the future might not have enough to
                                            fulfill their needs.

                                            Sustainability aims to address this issue. It encourages everyone to
                                            use resources carefully, share them fairly, and avoid unnecessary
                                            waste.

                 When we talk about society, we mean the people living around us. For sustainability to truly
                 work, everyone in our society must practise responsible use of resources.

                 Now, imagine if some people do not act responsibly:

                    •  Can we still achieve complete sustainability?
                    •  No, it would not be possible.

                 Therefore, we must consider sustainability as a collective effort involving the whole society.



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