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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Solutions for Healthier Communities
Individuals and institutions can take simple steps to create compact, complete communities that enable residents to get around without a car and encourage physical activity and connections among neighbors. -
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
International Sustainable Solutions
ISS organizes international study tours, creates educational materials, bring leading international speakers on sustainability to Northwest audiences, and spearheads projects that have wide support for their social benefit. http://www.i-sustain.com -
Organization
Sustainable Northwest
Sustainable Northwest concentrates on community-based initiatives that restore ecological health, promote economic opportunities, develop solutions for sustainable natural resource use, and promote public policy and institutional reforms. http://www.sustainablenorthwest.org
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