Sustainability Glossary: 6 Terms You Should Know

As part of the Metropolis Perspective: Sustainability special issue, we asked experts to provide refreshed definitions of key sustainability concepts.

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What is ‘sustainability’ today? The term has evolved, broadening its scope and denoting a wide range of ideas. As part of the Metropolis Perspective: Sustainability special issue, we asked experts—including manufacturers, academics, and design practitioners—to define these must-know sustainability concepts.

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