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“having enough for now, while not harming the future.” quote by Adam Werbach
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“having enough for now, while not harming the future.”

Adam Werbach

About This Quote

Source Interview on sustainability, 2015

Advocates for meeting present needs without compromising future generations’ ability to meet theirs.

In simple terms: Live now without harming future.

Key Takeaway

Practice sustainable consumption today.

Themes

environment ethics future planning

Mood

concerned optimistic

Type

prescriptive inspirational

When to use this quote

  • budgeting
  • product design
  • policy making
  • community projects

Key Concepts

intergenerational equity resource stewardship

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you reduce consumption now?
  • What policies support sustainable futures?
A Different Perspective

Balancing present comfort with future constraints is hard.

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