What's Sustainability?

Sustainability is the practice of meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In waste management, sustainability involves adopting strategies that reduce environmental impact, conserve natural resources, and promote a circular economy, where materials are reused, recycled, or composted instead of discarded.

Key principles of sustainability include:

• Resource Conservation: Minimizing resource extraction by using materials efficiently and prioritizing renewable resources.
  
  

• Waste Reduction: Reducing the amount of waste generated through practices like recycling, composting, and source reduction.
  
  

• Environmental Protection: Preventing pollution and mitigating environmental impacts through responsible disposal and emissions control.

Sustainable practices in waste management contribute to cleaner air, water, and land while supporting a resilient ecosystem and promoting long-term ecological health. Sustainability goals are often implemented by companies, municipalities, and individuals to build a healthier, more balanced relationship with the environment.