What Can You Do to Make a Difference

In February 2007 an article pnblished in C EN magazine titled Avoiding Global Collapse snmmarized the statns of onr society  

What other societies had faced before ns snch as the abandoned pyramids of Mayan cities, Easter Island s lonely Moai statues and abandoned Viking settlements in Greenland, we face the same collapse today. These ancient societies failed becanse of the same problems we are facing today environmental damage, climate variation, support from trade parmers, and a failnre of society to respond to problems such as overconsumption of natnral resonrces and overpopulation. We could add human indnced climate change and environmental damage from chemical pollntion accompanied by a lack in biodiversity. This is a scary perspective. Instead of giving up we should look at solutions to avoid the same mistakes. 

Working together toward a more sustainable society includes responsibility, respect of natural resources (no farm and fisheries mining), conservation, preservation, and clever technological development. The three main pillars of sustainability are based on society, economics, and environment. Ray Anderson in his book Midcourse Correction Toward a Sustainable Enterprise The Interface Model defined three levels in the journey toward sustainability [23]. 

The resultant curve is an unlimited global benefit curve. Green chemistry and engineering is part of this resultant curve. It should become a standard operating practice, as it has been shown that sustainable business practices boost profits. 

At home and in the garden protecting the environment starts with  

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