Sustainable development has been described as "'development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Sustainable development is also used to describe the balance between social, environmental and economic development, the three corner stones of sustainable development.

green-solutions provides access to environmental, social and economic information in the hope that it will help you to make more sustainable lifestyle decisions. In other words, decisions that will reduce damage to the environment or enhance the environment, promote social values and enhance communities, but at the same time, save you money and make your lifestyle more efficient. For more information on sustainable development, go to the governments sustainable development website.