Sustainability defined in simple terms

Ask ten people “What is sustainability?” and you’re likely to hear ten different answers.

Seems everyone’s jumping on the green bandwagon. We don’t think that’s a bad thing, because the more people talk about eco-friendly practices, the sooner green will become etched in our collective consciousness.

We’re all for green consumerism – if people want to buy new products, let them buy green! But sustainability is much more than making green purchases or driving a hybrid car. It’s how we “relate” to the planet and each other, fulfilling our responsibility as stewards of the earth – managers of the precious resources entrusted to us.

Therefore, we think it’s really important to understand the “path” of sustainability and how that path is walked – not just talked about.

Who better to explain the sustainable path than Georgia Malki – a woman who walks the talk and is leading the way in creating a practical and embraceable movement.

Georgia’s perspective on sustainability is one that views social, economic, and ecological responsibility much like a “caring parent” – a vital role to the success of our sustainable journey.

Georgia Malki is the President of Seven-Star, Inc. – green experts to the event industry and producers of the Green Cities^TM national conference series. Seven-Star is considered the world’s leader for green event production and green education.

Georgia will be speaking at Green Cities^TM Florida on Wednesday, May 20th. Her presentation Event Greening: Creating Sustainable Solutions will explore the unique challenges and opportunities that ecological and social responsibility pose for the event and hospitality industry. Meet Georgia in person and get some major green inspiration!

You can check out Georgia’s recent video “What is Sustainability?” on YouTube. You can also watch clips from other Green Cities^TM Florida speakers, including Robin Cape and Steve Cochran at GreenCitiesMedia.com, all of whom offer expert insights into sustainability.

To learn more about Green Cities^TM Florida, visit the official website or call 1-800-408-0002.

Green Cities^TM Florida, to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida May 20-21, 2009, will address the key elements that make-up a city such as energy, tourism, finance, construction, manufacturing, education, health care and infrastructure.  If you are in government, business or a student preparing for a career, this event is about your business, your community and Florida’s future!

Written by Joleen Deatherage for Green Buzz.