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Sustainable development is the development that meets the needs of the present world without finishing off
or depleting natural resources and saving and protecting the potential of resources for future generation to
meet the futuristic needs. It guarantees to strike a balance between economic growth, safety of environment
and social well-being.
World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987, defines the sustainable development as
"Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations
to meet their own needs".
To achieve sustainability, everyone needs to carefully manage resources, minimise waste, and promote
practices that protect the environment and support social well-being for the long term. To create a clean and
green environment and contribute to a sustainable society, it's crucial to take small steps in our daily lives. We
can achieve this by following the principles of the 4Rs and 1U of sustainability. These principles are Refuse,
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Upcycle.
The description of the principles is as follows:
Refuse: This principle encourages us to refuse or avoid using products that are harmful to the environment
or that generate excessive waste.
Reduce: This principle inspires us to reduce the use of products that can potentially harm the environment.
Reuse: It is essential to reuse products as much as possible to minimise waste generation.
Recycle: Recycling is the process of gathering items that have reached the end of their practical use
and reusing them to create new goods. This procedure minimises landfill waste, energy use, and the
preservation of natural resources.
Upcycle: Upcycling involves creatively transforming unusable products into new, desirable items. This
process can be done manually or with the help of machines, showcasing human ingenuity and skills.
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ACTIVITY: Make art project using waste Century #Creativity NCERT
Skills
Material required
Plastic bags, used bottles, paper cups, paper, wire, etc.
Procedure
Form groups depending on the number of children available. Make a list of waste material that
is thrown away. Now think of creative ideas in which you can use the waste material to make
something useful.
Importance of Sustainable Development
Environmentally sustainable development refers to growth that meets the needs of the present without
compromising future generations' access to natural resources. There is a distinction between being economic
and being wise in sustainable development. It is not wise for society or individuals to waste large amounts of
natural resources.
Society can play a crucial role in conserving natural resources and promoting sustainable development.
Many resources could be preserved by reducing excessive artificial production and logistics. For instance, at
wedding receptions, a lot of food is wasted, which should be minimised. Individuals should take only what
they can consume and limit the variety of dishes prepared for such events. Similarly, individuals can reduce
pollution and support sustainable development by using personal vehicles only when necessary, opting for
public transportation, or carpooling. This approach also reduces the number of vehicles on the road.
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