Relationship Between Quality and Sustainability

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Sustainable living has become a popular topic lately. It's a way of life that emphasizes environmental responsibility, social justice, and economic equity.

The term sustainable was first used in the 1970s to describe an approach to development that seeks to meet human needs while protecting natural resources and minimizing negative impacts on people and the environment. In recent years, sustainability is being applied more broadly as a philosophy or set of principles for creating positive change within society and our relationship with nature.

In this article, I'll discuss the relationship between quality and sustainability.

Quality:

Quality is defined as "the degree to which something serves its purpose." In other words, it's how well an object or service meets our needs. We want high-quality products because they're more likely to last longer than low-quality ones. High-quality goods also tend to be safer for us to use. They have fewer defects and can't break easily when we need them most.

Sustainability:

Now let's look at the concept of sustainability.

According to Wikipedia: "Sustainability is about meeting human demands without compromising natural resources." This means that if we don't take care of nature, there won't be any natural resources left in future generations.

This definition includes two critical concepts - conservation and stewardship. Conservation refers to taking steps to protect existing natural resources from damage by humans. Stewardship involves protecting these same resources so they will continue to exist in the future.

Relationship between Quality and Sustainability:

Quality is the ability to satisfy requirements, while sustainability is the ability to continue to do so over time. Sustainability is about the long-term health of an organization. It involves understanding how the company will survive and thrive in the future.


In summary, quality helps you achieve your goals now, but sustainability ensures those goals are met tomorrow as well.


Posted on November 1, 2021 by  Quality Gurus


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