Lifestyle Sustainability and the Environment

age. Insulating techniques can conserve an additional 5 to 10% in heating and cooling costs. Again, the technology is available, but both society and government must be committed to its implementation and development. Conclusion The current levels of consumption currently being maintained by mankind do not allow for a continued sustainability of society and the environment. If mankind does not change the way in which it relies on resources, the earth will eventually become uninhabitable. However, mankind has the opportunity and the foresight to change its behavior to prevent this. A sustainable future is very possible, even without a great decrease in the amenities that the current global society enjoys and man’s existence on Earth could be sustained perpetually. The deciding factor in man’s ability to coexist within the earth’s biosphere will be in how a global society’s priorities can be changed to put the environment ahead of its collective pocketbook. Lifestyle Sustainability Individual non-sustainable Running waterpractices Ways in which individuals can conserve Water Water Taking baths everyday Staggerwhile brushing teeth Turn off water until needed  Running dishwasher half full Only run with full loads days or shower instead RunningHand-washing dishes w/ full sink of water Only fill sink half full Watering lawnwashing machine w/ small loads Only run full loads of laundry Watering lawn during day Water at nightevery day Only water every third day Un-landscaped lawn Landscape; add bushes on property line to avoidSoil Soil Trashing all waste produced Recycle glass,erosion; use terracing Waste Waste paper, plastic & Changing car oil Taaluminum; build a compost heap ke to Old cans of paint Take to approved site to disposeapproved site to dispose Heaters Air conditioning units Check yearly for prope...