Food & Sustainable Living
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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Make Best Transportation Buys First
Bus, rail, or monorail? Here's a system for figuring out which transportation solutions are the best match to a community's needs. -
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.
- Resources
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Organization
Oregon Natural Step Network
A membership organization that supports Oregon business, governmental, and educational organizations interested in using The Natural Step (TNS) framework for sustainability. http://www.ortns.org/ -
Organization
Sustainable Seattle
Sustainable Seattle advances an integrated vision of urban sustainability by measuring progress, building diverse coalitions, and undertaking key initiatives. http://www.sustainableseattle.org