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ECO SUSTAINABILITY

❑ Meaning
Ecological sustainability includes everything that is connected with the

Earth's ecosystems. Amongst other things, this includes the stability of

climate systems, the quality of air, land and water, land use and soil
erosion, biodiversity (diversity of both species and habitats), and

ecosystem services (e.g. pollination and photosynthesis). When it
Did you know that the
comes to the ecological systems, it is often possible to give quite a good international trade in
definition of sustainability. honeybees and
honeybee products has
❑ Importance:
enabled the global
•Environmental Quality – In order to have healthy communities, we spread of pathogens that
need clean air, natural resources, and a nontoxic environment. kill bees?

•Growth – UNTHSC’s enrollment continues to grow, so we require

more resources such as energy, water, and space. Sustainability

aims to use our resources efficiently to benefit our campus and
community.

•Healthcare – Sustainability and healthcare are intricately related

since the quality of our environment affects public health. For
example, many health issues are directly related to air and

water quality.

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