Environment Sustainability

The issue of environment sustainability is very important in ensuring that the environment is kept for future generations. The depletion of the ozone layer has become a worrying phenomenon for scientists and the world's population since this has contributed to various natural disasters such as melting of the ice at the north pole regions, excessive flooding, heatwave etc. Over reliance of the world on crude oil, the recent oil spill on the Gulf of Mexico and its effects on sea life and humans are the consequences of oil drilling that can not be over looked. Therefore, it is now important that man looks to other forms of renewable and alternative energy to prevent more damages to his environment.

There are many ways of ensuring that the environment is maintained and sustained for future generation. These include man's dedication to reducing his carbon footprints and emission on a daily basis and reusing items that can be used again (i.e. recycling should be part of everyone's daily activities). Using eco-friendly products at home and work is encouraged. Having said this, the issue of sustainability goes beyond recycling and using eco-friendly products. What are the strategic, economic and environmental decisions being made to ensure nature's resources are used properly? When using these resources, are health & safety issues taken into consideration? All aspects of a country's economy should always include policies that enhance environmental sustainability and not work against it. Technological advancement should not hinder this sustainability but should complement it hence the concept of 'green technologies' is very relevant to environmental sustainability.

These days if you want to buy anything ranging from organic food to solar panels you will have to pay a lot more for the item when compared to genetically modified food crops and other consumer household products. Going organic or green is not cheap. Apart from the fact that these items are expensive they are sometimes difficult for the consumer to find. Making development sustainable would need the cooperation of everyone especially the government who must ensure these products are readily available and more affordable. The search for green products and services takes a conscious effort. They can be found in various places ranging from online to departmental stores.

'Going green' can become a lifestyle for those who choose to do so. It is the hope that more people will get more involved in being 'green' as the years go by to ensure a sustainable environment.