Sustainability Toolkit
Sightline's project to articulate the principles of sustainability, plus a catalog of the top solutions for the Northwest and ways to live more sustainably.
As part of Sightline's research, we've developed a number of tools to help you talk about, share, and work toward a better Northwest. These include our project on key values and principles of sustainability; primers on the most important the most important solutions for the region; and how-tos on how you can live more sustainably.
And for quick inspiration, see Alan Durning's essay on "Sustainability's Slow-Motion Revolution."
- Since 2005, Sightline has worked to articulate the core values, or principles, of sustainability--including strong communities, fair markets, and responsible stewardship--as well as key action steps to support these values. Read about them on this page.
- Systemic Solutions
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Prevent Pollution Before It Happens
A new twist on an old idea can multiply the reuse and recycling of materials and encourage manufacturers to eliminate pollution before it happens. -
Make Emergency Contraception Widely Available
The Northwest can curb unintended pregnancies by ensuring easy access to emergency contraceptive pills such as Plan B. -
Index the Minimum Wage to Inflation
To improve economic security for northwesterners, jurisdictions should consider pegging minimum wage to inflation, as Washington and Oregon have done.
- Sustainable Living
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Newsletter article
Sea-Worthy Seafood
How to make seafood choices that won't harm our oceans? Check out our guides to help make sustainable seafood decisions a snap. -
Counter
Car Crashes, by the Numbers
The car crash counter estimates the human and economic costs of crashes--a huge and underappreciated risk to Cascadians’ health. -
Newsletter article
My Backyard Bog: Smart landscaping for rainy days
Landscaping for rain water minimizes environmental impacts, keeps your home dry, and can create a backyard haven out of your saturated soils.
- Resources
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Organization
The Natural Step
An international advisory and research organization, The Natural Step works with some of the largest resource users on the planet to create solutions, models and tools designed to accelerate global sustainability. http://www.naturalstep.org -
Periodical
Sustainable Industries Journal
Sustainable Industries Journal is the West Coast's monthly business news for green building, energy, recycled markets and sustainable agriculture. http://www.sijournal.com Celilo Group; 12 / yr.;
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