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individuals work together to reduce water, soil, and air pollution. The two
interpretations of sustainability are slightly different: the food producers
perspective focuses on reducing the impact of environmentally harmful
agriculture practices while my perspective adds the human factor as a
potential benefit to the environment by growing plants that provide nutrients
to soil and absorb carbon dioxide. These perspectives mention the main idea
of sustainability, so a plan to promote sustainability must develop to place
the idea into action.
In terms of the extent of promoting sustainability, we should have a
balance that people and businesses can support without significantly
reducing productivity while leaning towards a generous commitment to
maintain environmental conditions that are favorable in the present and
future. It cannot be accomplished alone without the support of local
communities. However, we can make contributions as individuals, such as
reusing materials and buying from local farms that actively practice
environmentally and socially sustainable farming methods. We should also
have our home appliances and home insulation up-to-date and refrain from
dumping harmful substances on drains that lead to a river. As a society, we
should provide incentives for small businesses and organizations that either
have LEED certification on their buildings or encourage individuals to
volunteer for environmentally friendly causes. It should also be our best
interest to assess areas and farming practices of environmental concern with
environmental engineers so we can find short-term and long-term solutions
sooner than later.
Works Cited
"Sustainable Agriculture - The Basics." GRACE Communications Foundation.
GRACE Communications Foundation, n.d. Web. 03 June 2016.