... some societies, resources we often take for granted are considered incalculable. For example, the use of water to wash hands in certain parts of the world is highly frowned upon as it is seen as wastage. In other cultures even though resources are available, their beliefs prevent overexploitation of a resource and forbid wastage of any kind. An example would be the Yanomamis in the Amazon Rainforest who would not even waste human bones; they are burned and eaten with bananas. While such a society would undoubtedly provision for future generations, its imposition on western cultures would be rather unsuccessful. Western cultures believe in exploitation of resources to meet the needs of those who can afford it. While it has allowed the population to maintain a high level of living, its effects have been detrimental towards the provider of the resources; the earth. In post-industrialized countries, some parries and forests are ...

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