The concept of sustainability arises from principles based on the development and maintenance of a harmonious environment, society and economy. Regardless of the discipline, these three areas should be a focus, as they are not mutually exclusive. Above all, education must be recognized as the main factor in achieving sustainability. Dr. Rosalyn McKeown's Education for Sustainable Development Toolkit is based on the idea that success depends on a community's willingness and ability to integrate education with sustainable efforts. Given the length of Dr. McKeown's toolkit, it is virtually impossible for this author to disseminate every detailed point. However, it is possible to dissect the key concepts deemed appropriate for teaching sustainability in the context of health education. Health education is “comprising consciously constructed learning opportunities, involving some form of communication designed to improve health literacy, including knowledge enhancement, and develop life skills conducive to individual health and community” (Kirch, 2008). The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor infers that health education specialists promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. Considering these points, health education, in the philosophical sense, is rooted in the fundamental concept of sustainability. Many factors contribute to the sustainability of health education. Given the broad spectrum of health education and all that this discipline entails, educators should focus their efforts on helping communities make healthy choices and address key risk factors. At the forefront should be the emphasis on physical activity, healthy food consumption, ...... middle of paper ...... cco use. Concrete goals and objectives must be achieved and controlled in the pursuit of sustainable development. Forming strong partnerships to use and allocate resources is critical to success. Policies must be created before training can take place. Health educators tasked with achieving sustainable development should not micromanage the process. Above all, community members must understand and appreciate the impact of personal health on the environment, the economy and society as a whole. Works Cited Kirch, Wilhelm. (2008). The Encyclopedia of Public Health. New York, NY: Springer Science and Business Media, LLC.McKeown, Rosalyn. (2002). Toolbox for education for sustainable development. Retrieved from http://www.esdtoolkit.org/default.htmThe Health Education Specialist: A Companion Guide to Professional Excellence (6th ed.). (2010). Whitehall, Pennsylvania.