which simply means that these products are built, used and discarded in a way that doesn't pose a significant threat to the environment. You might ask: But in a world addicted to cheap, disposable consumables, how's that possible?
Well, sustainability is accomplished through the application of three concepts: cyclic, solar, and safe:
"Cyclic" refers to the production of goods from materials that are either compostable or recyclable.
"Solar" means that products are made using renewable sources of energy.
And finally, any byproducts of manufacturing released into the environment should be "safe," or nontoxic.