sustainability

[ suh-stey-nuh-bil-i-tee ]

/ səˌsteɪ nəˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

the ability to be sustained, supported, upheld, or confirmed.

Environmental Science. the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, and thereby supporting long-term ecological balance: The committee is developing sustainability standards for products that use energy.

Nearby words

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Origin of sustainability

sustain + -ability

Examples from the Web for sustainability

But increasingly, when it comes to energy use and sustainability, parking lots are actually becoming part of the solution.
Paved Paradise|The Daily Beast|September 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But the New Year is also about planning ahead, refining a longer-term vision of balance and sustainability.
What to Drink in 2014: 13 Chefs and Critics Picks|Jordan Salcito|January 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of course, as is often the case, there is a price to be paid for sustainability.
Wood Cards Are a Green Alternative to the Classic Plastic Gift Card|Daniel Gross|November 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Restoring data security, information integrity, and the sustainability of our shared web is not about closing doors.
The Internet Shouldn’t Own You|Eric Klinker|October 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Markets alone will not ensure the sustainability of our fragile planet.
Big Idea: The Time for Divided Nations Is Over|Ian Goldin|August 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST