Do you think that you are living unsustainably? Explain. If so, what are the three most environmentally unsustainable components of your lifestyle? List two ways in which you could apply each of the three principles of sustainability (Figure 1-2) and each of the three social science principles of sustainability (Figure 1-5), to making your lifestyle more environmentally sustainable.
Answers may vary. Some examples include reducing energy consumption and relying more heavily on solar energy, reducing resource use and recycling when possible, and advocating a reduction in population growth. Other answers might include supporting full-cost pricing, responsibility to future generations, and striving for win-win results.