Sustainable Development and Energy Conservation

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction to Sustainable Development. 2. Environmental Technology. 3. Sustainable Transport. 4. Appropriate Technology. 5. Green Building. 6. Energy Conservation. 7. Recycling Process. 8. Renewable Energy. 9. Microfinance. 10. Water in Nature. 11. Anaerobic Digestion. 12. Permaculture. 13. Biodegradable Plastic and Bio Fel. Index.

Sustainability essentially means preserving life on Earth including human civilization meeting human needs is thus vital in creating a sustainable society. It follows that one of The Natural Steps principles of sustainability is to avoid subjecting people to conditions which undermine their capacity to meet their own needs. Energy Conservation is achieved through efficient energy use in which case energy use is decreased while achieving a similar outcome or by reduced consumption of energy services. Energy conservation may result in increase of financial capital environmental value national security personal security.