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Searchable database cataloging over 650 good and best practices from more than 90 countries on how people, their communities, the public and private sectors have been able to tackle critical social, economic and environmental problems. http://www.bestpractices.org/ |
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Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. Site resources and links are related to community sustainable and sustainable living. http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/ |
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Works towards sustainable social, health, educational, and economic outcomes through engaging the community in a planning and implementation process that coordinates public, private, and individual actions and resources. Includes issue information, legislative agenda, reports, and calendar of events. http://www.caction.org/ |
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Homepage of Prof. David Bainbridge. Information and articles about agroforestry, sustainable building, and environmental restoration. Also, technical consulting services. List of natural fibers. Technology and materials descriptions. http://www.ecocomposite.org/ |
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Network of European organizations, companies, trade unions and related groups working on sustainable development. Site has extensive resources on links on sustainability at all scales. Special topics include green purchasing, sustainable tourism, and Europe-specific environmental sourcebooks. http://www.epe.be/ |
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Information resources promoting the development and use of innovative technology to achieve sustainable development. http://www.getf.org/ |
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Non-profit research group developing an index for measuring sustainable development for Nova Scotia, integrating social, economic, and environmental variables. http://gpiatlantic.org |
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An UK organisation that aims to promote sustainable development by ensuring that the environment is at the heart of decision-making. http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/ |
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International Institute for Sustainable Development. Focus is on sustainability at the global, regional, and community scales. http://iisd1.iisd.ca/ |
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The ILSR is a nonprofit research and educational organization that provides technical assistance and information on environmentally sound economic development strategies. http://www.ilsr.org/ |
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A regional center for sustainable family farming, natural resource management, and rural community-based development, enhancing the social, economic, and environmental vitality of West Virginia and Virginia rural mountain communities by supporting sustainable enterprises. http://www.lightstone.org |
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Web magazine and forum dedicated to discussions of sustainable living practices in human communities, with emphases on transportation, urban design, environmental and economic justice, community, and energy efficiency. Topics include Bike People, Suburbia Project, and Sustainability. http://www.living-room.org |
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Nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that develops policies and tools that shift the economy and public policy towards sustainability. Includes how to help, news, and a list of projects and programs. http://www.redefiningprogress.org/ |
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by Jay Hanson. Essay on sustainability. (February 20, 1998) http://dieoff.org/ |
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Nonprofit organization working to help colleges and universities expand their efforts to make environmentally sustainable and just action a foundation of learning and practice. Organization information and resources for promoting sustainability. http://www.secondnature.org/ |
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Independent, international research institute specialising in sustainable development and environment issues at local, national, regional and global policy levels. Aims to clarify the requirements, strategies and policies for a transition to sustainability. These goals are linked to the principles advocated in Agenda 21 and the Conventions such as Climate Change, Ozone Layer Protection and Biological Diversity. http://www.sei.se/ |
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Website about sustainable development in the construction, engineering, planning and property sectors. Searchable listings of sustainability events, searchable index, and sample articles. Focus is on the UK. http://www.sustainmagazine.com |
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A 'think-do tank' dedicated to sustainable resource use, economics, and community. Providing information, analysis, and practical demonstrations that can foster transitions to sustainable systems at all levels of society, from local to global. Limited information on website. http://sustainer.org |
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A unique compendium of links for those interested in sustainable design and building. A good start, when moving toward making life easier on the earth. http://www.SustainableABC.com |
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Ideas and solutions for sustainable living, businesses and communities. http://www.sustainableenterprises.com |
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