We must learn innovative ways to use less and live better

Our consumption patterns are at the heart of the challenge to provide our grandchildren with the same opportunities that we enjoyed, writes Dara Lynott.

THE State of the Environment report published recently by the Environmental Protection Agency provides us with an opportunity to assess our longer-term societal goals and their sustainability, particularly as the economy begins to recover.

If we want a clean environment that supports a competitive economy and a climate resilient society then we have to figure out how to live better while using less.