Assumption Quote by David W. Orr

With increasing fervor since the 1980s, sustainability has been the watchword of scientists, environmental activists, and indeed all those concerned about the complex, fragile…

— Jamais Cascio

“Sustainability is a new idea to many people, and many find it hard to understand. But all over the world there are people who…

— Anonymous

Sustainability is treating ourselves and our environment as if we are to live on this earth forever.

— Arron Wood

All too often we fail to ask what we are trying to sustain. Ultimately, sustainability must be measured by the endurance of thriving human…

— Barton Seaver

Everything depends on our ability to sustainably inhabit this earth, and true sustainability will require us all to change our way of thinking on…

— Deb Haaland

“Human race had never planned to show up in this universe. I wonder whether current human efforts are relevant to its sustainability.”

— Toba Beta

Sustainability is an economic state where the demands placed upon the environment by people and commerce can be met without reducing the capacity of…

— Paul Hawken

“The American Dietetic Association Task Force identified sustainability as “the capacity of being maintained over the long term in order to meet the needs…

— Ruby Parker Puckett

“In paying attention to our wellbeing, we address the needs of our environment - the society that we live in and our planet. Sustainability…

— Louisa Thomsen Brits

Reaching a general understanding that sustainability is the ultimate issue will finally bring us face-to-face with the political challenge of forging a sustainable society…

— Gaylord Nelson

Sustainability is now a big baggy sack in which people throw all kinds of old ideas, hot air and dodgy activities in order to…

— Kevin McCloud

We are taught to reinvent ourselves all the time. And nature is teaching us. What is necessary for us to do to create sustainability?…

— Horst Rechelbacher