Sustainability Demands Growth That Protects People And Planet with JaQuerra Washington (Japan, USA)

Send us Fan MailMicroplastics in our water, plastics in our food chain, and “development” that drains other countries of the resources they need. That’s not just an environmental problem, it’s a life problem. We sit down with Lady Jacquera Washington, an international business economics student at Temple University, to talk about what sustainability looks like when you stop treating it like a trend and start treating it like a daily practice.We break sustainability into its three real pillars: environmental, economic, and social. From the frightening reach of microplastics to the way plastic waste can be shipped overseas and burned for fuel, we follow the chain from a simple purchase to global health consequences. Along the way, we talk about practical behaviour shifts that reduce waste, and why mindful consumption is also a form of care for people you may never meet.Then we widen the lens to sustainable economic development, resource allocation, and the human cost hidden inside supply chains, including modern-day slavery and dangerous extraction. We also explore innovation in a different way, learning from indigenous practices that prioritise long-term stewardship. Finally, we name the emotional reality many young adults carry: pressure, uncertainty, job insecurity, and the feeling that the future is arriving too fast. We also hold space for hope, community, and young people taking the lead rather than waiting.If you care about sustainability, social justice, ESG, public health, or building a fairer economy, listen through and share your biggest takeaway. Subscribe, leave a review, and send this to one person who wants a future that actually lasts.Music, lyrics, guitar and singing by Dr Ariel Rosita KingTeach me to live one day at a timewith courage love and a sense of pride.Giving me the ability to love and accept myselfso I can go and give it to someone else.Teach me to live one day at a time.....Support the showThe Business of LifeDr Ariella (Ariel) Rosita KingOriginal Song, "Teach Me to Live one Day At A Time"written, guitar and vocals by Dr. Ariel Rosita KingDr King Solutions (USA Office)1629 K St, NW #300, Washington, DC 20006, USA, +[email protected]