According to their root meanings, "sustainable" and "sustainable" do not mean the same thing, but they are two words we often use as adjectives to describe environmentally friendly processes and activities. Unfortunately, they are not synonyms, and using them interchangeably is incorrect.
The difference between sustainable and sustainable is not that complicated to understand; each has characteristics that make them different. Below, we explain their respective characteristics.
SUSTAINABILITY.
The dictionary of the Spanish language defines sustainability as "that which can be supported or defended with reasons."
El sustainable development is to make a proper use of current resources without compromising those of future generationsThis development includes sustainable processes to preserve, protect, and conserve current and future natural resources. It does not take into account the specific cultural, political, and social needs of human beings.
Herman Daly, an American ecological economist, professor, and recipient of the Right Livelihood Award (also known as the Alternative Nobel Prize) in 1996, defined some principles of sustainability.
- The renewable resources They should not be used at a rate higher than their generation rate.
- polluting substances They cannot be produced at a rate faster than they can be recycled, neutralized, or absorbed by the environment.
- No non-renewable resource It must be used at a faster rate than is necessary to replace it with a renewable resource used sustainably.
Daly also states that we should promote technologies that increase the productivity of natural resources (greater benefit from the use of the resource) and reduce those that require a greater amount of natural resources to produce the same amount.
SUSTAINABILITY
It refers to the pursuit of social and economic progress that ensures a healthy and productive life for human beings, but does not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Based on the global importance of natural resources and the need for their rational use under Daly's principles, sustainability seeks a social development that contributes to to improve quality of life, health, education and culture of all people.
En GDI We are convinced that by implementing these types of actions, the world will be more inclusive, improving the quality of life for all people. Therefore, within GDI Both concepts are put into practice because we care about the future of the ecosystem and strive to use all natural resources responsibly. We seek the best way to carry out our work using appropriate human processes, taking into account constant innovation, while also protecting the environment. This includes minimizing waste and seeking environmentally friendly alternatives to raw materials.