Using natural resources at a rate that does not deplete them. Sustainable development. In history, sustainable development is ensuring resources are available for future generations, like how ancient societies used crop rotation to maintain soil health.
Imagine you're trying to make your favorite jar of peanut butter last until your next grocery trip. Just as you carefully ration your peanut butter to ensure it lasts until you can replenish it, sustainable development involves using natural resources at a rate that doesn't exhaust them before they can naturally replenish. In both cases, whether it's peanut butter or natural resources, the key is to balance consumption with availability to avoid running out before you have a chance to get more or allow it to regenerate.
