Pop Sustainability's vision is to translate the "Basic Principles for a Sustainable Society" into everyday practices - a priority and way of life for both individuals and organizations.

Basic Principles for a Sustainable Society

1. Respect and care for the community of life
   • Care for and respect the Earth's diversity
   • Protect human rights and the environment
   • Build democratic societies
   • Preserve nature for present and future generations
2. Ecological Integrity
   • Conserve natural resources
   • Preserve biodiversity
   • Produce, consume, reproduce within Earth's carrying capacity
   • Advance ecological sustainability education
3. Social and Economic Justice
   • Eradicate poverty
   • Promote fair human development
   • Secure gender equality and equal access
   • Uphold the universal right to dignity, health and spirituality
4. Democracy, Nonviolence and Peace
   • Support transparent and accountable democracies
   • Respect all living beings
   • Develop and integrate sustainability education
   • Promote tolerance, nonviolence and peace

*Reference the Earth Charter

Our vision is by year 2010, people associate the word "sustainability" with an overriding set of societal values representing the interests of all individuals, small businesses, corporations, governments, and non-governmental organizations. In response to the popular demand for sustainable development, the global economy will make a shift toward implementing the principles and practices of sustainability in all phases of operations resulting in greater efficiency, increased profits, and public recognition of good works.

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