The second approach is through fundamental breakthroughs in technology and products. Historically, this mechanism has provided the basis for extended periods of growth at the local level. Examples include steel in Pittsburgh, farm equipment in Illinois and automobiles in Detroit. This is where we need to concentrate our efforts at sustainable development and where the real challenges are, Robinson said. It s not always going to be an issue of lowering production costs.
Different businesses demand different sustainable development solutions.
We need to look at the individual economic development problems, come up with sustainable development challenges and try to meet them. According to Robinson, yes. On the one hand, our environmental policies have to become flexible enough to help industries compete in today s rapidly changing global markets, he said, but on the other hand, when we support specific industries in economic development policy, we should expect improved environmental performance in return. Sustainable affordable recycling. This is the proactive approach that is needed, with government support, Acho said.