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Most simply, the idea of sustainability is to ensure that our actions and decisions today do not inhibit the opportunities of future generations. It means making sure that our efforts work with the Earth's ecological systems rather than in opposition to them. Given that all human actions alter the systems we live in, the challenge of sustainability is a complex issue. It includes looking at how we attain the resources we use, using them in a way to get the most from them, and eliminating the idea of 'waste' from our vocabulary. There is no way to know with certainty how complex ecological systems will react to our influence, but there is an undeniable responsibility to act with the best of our knowledge.
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