1. Sustainability Buffet -- What's in a Definition
Sustainability Buffet -- What's in a Definition? Modified from Laurie Webb, University of Vermont, Based on an activity used in the University of Vermont Sustainability Faculty Fellows workshop.
Part I
Individually examine the graphics and/or written definitions on your table.
Choose your preferred and least preferred definitions/graphics.
Collectively, discuss your choices and why you made them.
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2. Sustainability Buffet -- What's in a Definition
Sustainability Buffet -- What's in a Definition? Modified from Laurie Webb, University of Vermont, Based on an activity used in the University of Vermont Sustainability Faculty Fellows workshop.
Part II
Watch Ted Talk
Johan Rockstrom –
Let the Environment Guide our Development

3. Part III - Collectively
Sustainability Buffet -- What's in a Definition? Modified from Laurie Webb, University of Vermont, Based on an activity used in the University of Vermont Sustainability Faculty Fellows workshop.
Part III - Collectively
How did the Ted talk resonate with your earlier discussion?
What new insights or questions need further discussion?
Share insights with group. Identify themes.

4. Sustainability Buffet -- What's in a Definition?
Modified from Laurie Webb, University of Vermont, Based on an activity used in the University of Vermont Sustainability Faculty Fellows workshop. A
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Flint, W.R Synesis: A Journal of Science,
Technology, Ethics, and Policy, 1(1):T25-37
= Resources and Environment: Maintaining
Systems: Natural and Social
Temporal: Now into the Future
Spatial: Local to Global
Perspectives: Individual, Community and Cultural
Learning Opportunities: Classroom to Community