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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Measure Gross National Happiness
Society needs to measure happiness as carefully as we do financial indicators such as income or gross domestic product. And we need to use these measurements to shape public policy. -
Prove Safety First with New Chemicals
There are some 85,000 synthetic chemicals approved for commercial use today, but few have been tested for their effects on human health. We need to test them before putting them into widespread use. -
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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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
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. -
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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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.; -
Organization
Idaho Rural Council
Through education and organizing, IRC works to build a sustainable future by preserving Idaho's family farms and rural communities; and stewarding its land, air, water, and human resources. http://www.idahoruralcouncil.org
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