Sustainability is the development that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. This subject teaches us how to critically think about the environment, society, and the economy. While earning this badge, Scouts learn about climate change, species extinction, resource extraction, green chemistry, recycling, and zero-waste manufacturing. 

Successfully completing this sports-activity merit badge is one of the requirements to earn the rank of Eagle Scout; other eligible options for completion of this badge include Cycling or Hiking (only one of these three sports-activity badges must be completed to earn the rank of Eagle Scout).

Please read the latest version of the Sustainability merit badge book prior to the class. Please also print out a copy of the Sustainability Workbook and bring a copy with you to the class. 

In order to come to this class prepared, please complete the following items that involve researching and discussing with your family on your own which can be found in the Sustainability Requirements at the following link:
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-SUST.aspx

Sustainability Requirements:

-#1, Please bring your notes with you to discuss in class.

-#2 Water: A
       Food: A
       Community: B
       Energy: B
       Stuff: A
Please bring your notes and research with you to discuss in class.

-#4, Please bring your notes from the two categories that you choose.

-#5: A, Please bring your notes from your family meeting to discuss in class.