Sustainability is when we feed ourselves today but also think about future generations that they must still use the same environment to sustain themselves.

what is formal rationalization

This involves making choices based on universal rules , using the most calculating and efficient way to achieve a certain goal.

what is substantive rationalization

This is deciding the best choice of means guided by collective values and norms.

what is metabolic rift

This is the fundamental shift in the relationship between human beings and the environment as it relates to class in society and capitalism.