Self-sufficient

Self-sufficiency is a state of not requiring any aid, support, or interaction for survival; it is a type of personal or collective autonomy. The term self-sufficiency is usually applied to varieties of sustainable living in which nothing is consumed outside of what is produced by the self-sufficient individuals. Examples of attempts at self-sufficiency in North America include simple living and homesteading.

Definition[edit | edit source]

The term "self-sufficiency" is usually used to refer to a living condition in which nothing is consumed outside of what is produced by the self-sufficient individuals. Examples of attempts at self-sufficiency in North America include simple living and homesteading.

History[edit | edit source]

The concept of self-sufficiency dates back to the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia, where farmers aimed to produce enough goods to meet their own needs, and only traded for goods that they could not produce themselves.

Modern self-sufficiency[edit | edit source]

In the 21st century, the concept of self-sufficiency has often been associated with the concept of sustainability. Many people who aim for self-sufficiency focus on areas such as living a "green" lifestyle, reducing consumption, and creating their own personal food production systems.

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