individuaalsust
Individuaalsust is a neologistic concept in sustainability discourse that describes how individual-level choices and behaviors influence environmental, social, and economic outcomes. It treats daily decisions by households, consumers, and communities as a bridge between personal conduct and broader sustainability goals. The term appears in some European-language texts as a blend of the words for individual and sustainability, used to emphasize personal responsibility within systemic change.
Core components include energy use and transport choices, dietary patterns, consumption and waste behavior, water use,
Measurement of individuaalsust is challenging. Researchers rely on proxies such as household energy intensity, travel distance,
Critics argue that focusing on individuals can obscure structural constraints and inequities that limit choices. Proponents