In recent years, the concept of sustainability has become present in everyone’s life as the answer to the most pressing issues of 21 century.
Sustainability means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. (The United Nations Brundtland Commission)
Climate crisis, poverty and hunger, social inequality to name only a few global issues that affect our lives today, are an ever-lurking threat to the future of mankind.
The lack of regulations during the industrial revolution pushed society to take action which initiated the sustainability movement. The rapid growth came with a price.
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