Environment. Equity. Economy.

The Three Es of Sustainability

Sustainability isn’t just about protecting wilderness or the quality of the environment. True sustainability requires us to build an economic and social system that meets the needs of the present while allowing future generations to thrive. We must protect the environment while addressing the social and economic factors that drive environmental damage. We have the opportunity to grow our economy in ways that promote equity, protect the environment and meet the needs of the present and future.

True sustainability is a delicate balance that evolves at the intersection of three Es: environment, equity and economy.

 

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Contact Us

Matthew Deitch, Ph.D.
Director, Northern Illinois Center for Community Sustainability
mdeitch@niu.edu