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Systemic Solutions - Sustainability Toolkit

High-leverage solutions for the Northwest that will help the region make progress toward sustainability.

redirect.jpgA key part of Sightline's research program is to identify and promote the most effective reforms for the region.

Often called "systemic solutions," these small but powerful changes to policy and practice whose ripple effects can prompt dramatic advances toward a sustainable economy and way of life.

Below are links to some of the most promising ripple-effect solutions we've researched. See also our "Green Taxes" section on how to use the tax system as a significant tool for change.

Pay-As-You-Drive Car Insurance


One of the best solutions for rewarding motorists for driving less and making insurance more equitable.
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?
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