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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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