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This document outlines a plan for creating a sustainable community. It discusses the key elements of a sustainable community including leadership and civic engagement, ecological integrity, economic security, and social well-being. The plan proposes specific actions like limiting vehicle use, restricting fossil fuels, adopting organic gardening, composting organic waste, educating the public, and utilizing renewable energy resources to create a sustainable community that meets current needs without compromising future generations.

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Sustainable Community PDF

This document outlines a plan for creating a sustainable community. It discusses the key elements of a sustainable community including leadership and civic engagement, ecological integrity, economic security, and social well-being. The plan proposes specific actions like limiting vehicle use, restricting fossil fuels, adopting organic gardening, composting organic waste, educating the public, and utilizing renewable energy resources to create a sustainable community that meets current needs without compromising future generations.

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Plan for sustainable community

Dr. S.LIZY ROSELET


(MOOC MER 4)
Id: MER 4138
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry
Holy Cross College (Autonomous)
Nagercoil.
Email: [email protected]
Sustainable Community
What is a sustainable community?
• Throughout the world, people want the same
things: access to clean air and water; economic
opportunities; a safe and healthy place to raise
their kids; shelter; lifelong learning; a sense of
community; and the ability to have a say in the
decisions that affect their lives.
Characteristics of a sustainable
community
• A sustainable community takes into account, and addresses,
multiple human needs, not just one at the exclusion of all
others.
• It is a place where people of diverse backgrounds and
perspectives feel welcome and safe, where every group has
a seat at the decision-making table, and where prosperity is
shared.

• It takes a long-term perspective – focusing on anticipating


and adapting to change in both the present and future.
• A sustainable community manages its human, natural, and
financial capital to meet current needs while ensuring that
adequate resources are available for future generations.
Elements of a sustainable community
1. LEADERSHIP, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND
RESPONSIBILITY
• Equal opportunity for all individuals to participate in and influence
decisions that affect each of their lives.
• Adequate access to public information.
• A viable, nongovernmental sector.
• An atmosphere of respect and tolerance for diverse viewpoints,
beliefs, and values.
• Encourages individuals of all ages, gender, sexual orientation,
ethnicity, religions, and physical ability to take responsibility based
upon a shared vision.
• Political stability.
• Does not compromise the sustainability of other communities.
Elements of a sustainable community

2.ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY
• Satisfaction of basic human needs for clean air and water
and nutritious, uncontaminated food.
• Protection and enhancement of local and regional
ecosystems andElements of a sustainable community
biological diversity.
• Conservation of water, land, energy, and nonrenewable
resources, including maximum feasible reduction, recovery,
and reuse and recycling of waste.
• Utilization of prevention strategies and appropriate
technology to minimize pollution emissions.
• Use of renewable resources no faster than their rate of
renewal.
Elements of a sustainable community
3.ECONOMIC SECURITY
• A diverse and financially viable economic base.
• Reinvestment of resources in local economy.
• Maximization of local ownership of businesses.
• Meaningful employment opportunities for all
citizens.
• Provision of job training and education to help
the workforce adjust to future needs.
Elements of a sustainable community
4. SOCIAL WELL-BEING

• A reliable food supply that optimizes local production.


• Adequate health services, safe and healthy housing, and high
quality education for all members of the community.
• Maintains a place that is safe from crime and aggression.
• Fosters a community spirit that creates a sense of belonging, a
sense of place, and a sense of self-worth.
• Stimulation of creative expression through the arts.
• Protection and enhancement of public spaces and historic
resources.
• Provision for a healthy work environment.
• Adaptability to changing circumstances and conditions.
Plan for sustainable community
1. Limiting the usage of vehicles
• Instead of train or bus, walk or vehicles for
short distances
• Pollution is controlled
• Air remains pure
• Energy resources are conserved
Restricting the use of fossil fuels
• Limited use of fossil fuels for cars,refrigeration
• Heating and cooling purposes
• Use renewable energy resources
Gardening should be organic
• Plan for organic gardening
• Use natural manure
• Natural organic pest control measures should
be adopted
• No chemical manure or pesticides are
entertained
Organic waste and recyclable materials are to be reincorporated into usable products
through composting methods.

• Wastes should be recycled and reused


• Use biodegradable materials
• Minimize the use of plastics
• Non-degradable wastes, medical wastes and
radioactive wastes should be properly
disposed
Educating the public
• People should be educated to give emphasis
for protection of environment
• Encourage them to plant trees
• Awareness programmes could be conducted
• Always buy only the needs
• Refrain from dumping all luxuries
• Reduce the use of global warming substances
Our Duty

• Buy what we need not all we see


• Plant as many trees as possible
• Don’t litter in the public
• Adopt a zero wastage policy
• Use biodegradable materials
• Use renewable energy resources
• Switch off electrical gadgets like light ,fans when
not in use
• Preserve water for the next generation
Our policy
Thank you

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