# About us
An open, user owned community for discussing the topic of sustainability, feel free to join :)
Sustainability is the ability of a system to endure. While most people associate the term with the environment, true longevity requires social and economical sustainability as well as ecological sustainability.
# Rules
::: spoiler 1. Be respectful
This community is a space rooted in supporting and being compassionate to other community members. Do not personally attack other users, cause or perpetuate arguments, or otherwise cause discord here.
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::: spoiler 2. No greenwashing
Please do not submit content about companies, products, or initiatives that falsely claim to be sustainable for promotional purposes. You can read more about greenwashing [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwashing).
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::: spoiler 3. No misinformation or anti-scientific rhetoric
This is a science-based community. We have a zero-tolerance policy for the deliberate spreading of disinformation such as denial of human-caused climate change. Users found to be sharing such rhetoric will be immediately and permanently banned.
Users who spread misinformation — which differs from disinformation, which is done with intent — will have their submissions/comments removed and receive a warning.
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::: spoiler 4. Cite your sources
in order to ensure an open and constructive discourse, it is necessary to deal with information in a transparent way. Therefore whenever possible, please link to scientific sources for claims that you make.
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::: spoiler 5. Stay constructive and informational
No surveys, interview requests or trivial activism is allowed. Surveys, interview requests, calls for content contributors, and other solicitations are prohibited.
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