Talk:Substitution principle (sustainability)

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Definition of principle[edit]

An earlier version of this article defined the principle as "substitution... that is more efficient or beneficial in some way while retaining the same functionality". This is arguably incorrect - assuming that electric cars, for example, are more sustainable but smaller and slower than petrol-powered cars, then the electric cars would normally be considered an important substitute, even though their functionality as a car is more limited. Paulwhaley (talk) 15:21, 19 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]