Ecological01
Substances from the Earth's crust
In the sustainable society, nature is not subject to systematically increasing concentrations of substances extracted from the Earth's crust.
For example from fossil coal, oil and metals.
The 8 boundary conditions
Three ecological, five social
The principles are generic boundary conditions for the (re)design of any goal, regardless of activity and scale. Any goal within the boundary conditions is scalable at the global level; any goal outside is not.
Environmental
In the sustainable society, nature is not subject to systematically increasing…
Ecological02
Substances produced by society
…not subject to systematically increasing concentrations of substances produced by society.
For example nitrogen oxides, brominated flame retardants and hormone-like chemicals.
Ecological03
Degradation by physical means
…not subject to systematically increasing degradation in a physical way.
For example overharvesting of forests, overfishing and urban sprawl.
Social
…and people are not subject to structural barriers to…
Social04
Health
…and people are not subject to structural barriers to health.
For example through dangerous working conditions or insufficient rest from work.
Social05
Influence
…not subject to structural barriers to influence.
For example by suppressing freedom of expression or neglecting opinions.
Social06
Competence
…not subject to structural barriers to competence.
For example through obstacles to education or insufficient opportunities for personal development.
Social07
Impartiality
…not subject to structural barriers to impartiality.
For example through discrimination, unfair selection for positions, or not considering future generations.
Social08
Meaning-making
…not subject to structural barriers to meaning-making.
For example through the suppression of culture or obstacles to the co-creation of meaningful conditions.