Introduction to Sustainability
Adults & Seniors
by LearnX Sustainability
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Part I: What is Sustainability?
Sustainability in a nutshell
1. [Article] Sustainability 101: What is Sustainability?
Over the years, the concept of sustainability has gained traction in the public sphere, but it can be difficult to provide a clear definition of the term’s meaning. This topic is commonly associated with the environment, but there are actually three distinct principles of sustainability that cover the environmental, economic, and social realms.
Source: Doyle T. (2022, Aug 8). Sustainability 101: What is Sustainability?. World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved 2024, October 10.
2. [Book] Sustainability: A History
Caradonna, Jeremy L. (2022). Sustainability: A History. Oxford University Press USA.
This book explores how the ideas that underlie and define sustainability can be traced back several centuries. It tackles sustainability from a historical perspective and reveals how sustainability has unraveled to what it is today.
3. [eBook] Cradle to Cradle
McDonough, W., & Braungart, M. (2002). Cradle to cradle: Remaking the way we make things. North Point Press. October 9, 2024.
A manifesto for a radically different philosophy and practice of manufacture and environmentalism
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4. [eBook] Not the End of the World
Ritchie Hannah (2024). Not the End of the World. Vintage Publishing.
This book presents a positive outlook on environmental issues- transforming how we see our biggest environmental problems – and shows us that these problems are solvable. It is a reminder that we are not doomed, and we can build a better future for everyone.
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5. [eBook] Join the greener revolution: 30 easy ways to live and eat sustainably
Hunter, Ollie (2021). Join the greener revolution: 30 easy ways to live and eat sustainably. Pavilion Books.
A MasterChef semi-finalist in 2013,Ollie Hunter returns to the three main principles introduced in his first book: Zero Waste, Organic and 50% Produce within 30 miles. He illustrates how we can endeavour to use natural resources sustainably for our food consumption.
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6. [Audiobook] Sustained
Batista Candice (2024). Sustained.Blackstone Publishing.
This audiobook talks about how we can create a Sustainable House through small changes, money-saving habits, and natural solutions.
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Part II:UN Sustainability Development Goals
What are the UN Sustainability Development Goals?
[Article] The 17 GOALS
This article outlines the history behind the UN Sustainability Development Goals, the progress of implementation and a comprehensive explanation behind each goal.
Source: The 17 GOALS. United Nations. Retrieved 2024, October 9.
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Part III: Sustainability in Singapore
How does Sustainability look like in Singapore?
Sustainability Matters: The Concept of Sustainable Development and the Singapore Story
Join us as we dissect the concept of sustainable development and uncover Singapore's sustainability journey through the eyes of some of the nation’s key figures in the field. In this video, we explore the current sustainability landscape in Singapore and strategies for driving positive change.
Source: Sustainability Matters: The Concept of Sustainable Development and the Singapore Story (2024, May 13). Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).
Exploring the Intertidal Zone and Marine Sustainability | The Library Report #47
The 2024 edition of NLB's Green Market theme focuses on marine biodiversity - The Sea-cret Edition. Learn more about the Green Market and NLB's sustainability programmes with Librarian Gladys Tan, and discover the unique wildlife living in the intertidal zone with our sustainability partner, The Untamed Paths.
Source: Exploring the Intertidal Zone and Marine Sustainability | The Library Report #47 (2024, May 7). National Library Board Singapore.
Does Science & Tech Harm or Heal the Environment? | Read to be SURE
Singapore’s annual mean temperature has been on the rise due to climate change. More than discomfort from feeling the heat, the effects of climate change are far-reaching and can impact our way of life, from water resources to food security. Science and technology may hold the key to combat the crisis by using new technologies to reduce emission sources and improve energy efficiency. However, this could be a double-edged sword with environmental pitfalls. Rare earth elements are required for green technologies, and their extraction can lead to deforestation and the release of toxic chemicals.
Does science and technology harm or heal the environment? Watch this video to see what the experts think!Source: Does Science & Tech Harm or Heal the Environment? | Read to be SURE (2023, Oct 5).National Library Board Singapore.