SUSTAINABILITY

WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY?

• Sustainability provides for current needs without sacrificing the needs of future generations
• Sustainable practices positively affect society, the environment, and the economy
• It is the endurance and productivity of biological systems and processes

Sustainable activity:
Recycling

BENEFITS

• It conserves energy
• Reduces air and water pollution
• Reduces greenhouse gases
• Conserves natural resources
• Creates green jobs

Washington State Recycling

WSRA

• (Washington State Recycling Association)
• Non-profit organization dedicated to supporting waste reduction and recycling since 1976
• Mission: WSRA provides leadership and education that fosters the expansion, diversity, and vitality of recycling in support of sustainable resource management in Washington

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