Needs and wants

Sustainable development looks to fulfill people's needs without harming the chances of future generations.

Think about the things that you need to survive. What are the things that you want to make your life more comfortable and enjoyable?

Advances in technology can make products that meet people's needs more successfully than older ones.

I need

I want

Car

Soft drinks

Can everyone have the things that they want? Do some people lack things that they need?

These examples were pretty easy.

Click here to think about some harder ones.

House

Medicines

Food

Water

Chocolate

Electricity

Television