Sustainability
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.
Sightline has a number of resources 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 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."
- Sightline stands for four core values, or principles, of sustainability--responsibility, community, fairness, and opportunity--as well as key action steps to support these values. Read about them on this page.
- Systemic Solutions
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Report Other Economic Trends as Often as GDP
GDP figures are reported regularly. Why aren't other important economic trends, such as poverty and income? -
The Northwest's Energy To-Do List
Top solutions--ranging from feebates to decoupling--for improving the region's energy security and efficiency. -
Why Bikes Are a Sustainable Wonder
Two-wheeling ranks as the most energy-efficient form of travel, especially for short trips--and makes you healthier.
- Sustainable Living
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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. -
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. -
Newsletter article
Community Supported Agriculture--Share and Share Alike
CSAs and other strategies to reduce fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions, increase access to local, organic foods, and conserve rural land.
- 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 -
Resource site
Puget Sound Green Pages
Internet links of interest to people working on environmental issues in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. http://www.greenwest.net/psgp
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