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Change is all around us. The Earth has been undergoing change since the beginning of time. Technology changes as we learn more every day. Our perspectives change, and so we must make changes in our daily lives. As our knowledge about the Earth grows, Sustainability emerges as a vital ideal.

Sustainability is a mindset, a practice, and a re-shaping of the way we live and work. It includes understanding our planet, our products, and our use of resources. But these things are not enough. We must also focus on meeting the needs of today without compromising the future. Our society must be built to last, and endure without damaging the environment. We must recognize our resources are limited, and dedicate our efforts to making sure future generations will have access to these resources. When possible, we must counter-act the damage already made.

In order to be sustainable, we must be able to adapt to the change around us.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0813135. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.