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Amongst the G20 (The Group of 20 - Premier intergovernmental forum for international economic cooperation) goals, "Sustainable Development" is at the apex of all. Because of increase in population and also due to materialistic approach of humans towards life, there is a hike in pollution and increase in temperature on the earth. The whole world is facing sudden climate changes and their adverse impacts on human health. The population has crossed 8 billion and therefore sustainable survival of fellows on the earth is the requirement. [1] The entire scenario leads to the necessity to have rational equilibrium between commercial purpose and nature, in all human actions. An analysis of each human activity at individual level, in the light of cost, utility, harm to environment and impact on human life quality is the need before its implementation. This article analyses views about youth adopting steps towards living a sustainable life and the reasons behind non adoption of such lifestyle steps. It also gives a suggestive path to increase the contribution by youth towards sustainability.