Surf these sites: ARCOSANTI: a Prototype Arcology -- The arcology concept proposes a highly integrated and compact three-dimensional urban form that is the opposite of urban sprawl with its inherently wasteful consumption of land, energy, time and human resources. Arcosanti is an experimental town being built to embody these principles. Located in the high desert of Arizona. Best Practices in Sustainable Development -- 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. Center for Waterhshed and Community Health -- The Center assists communities, business and government to enhance the economy and environment by developing strategies to decouple economic growth, job creation and community development from environmental impacts. Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development -- Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy. Site resources and links are related to community sustainable and sustainable living. Communities by Choice -- A learning community made up of mostly U.S. communities committed to the practice of sustainable development. Website has tips for sustainable living as well as resources for sustainable community development. EPE European Partners for the Environment -- a public-private/NGO partnership that brings together international, European, national and local public authorities, companies, trades unions, institutes, environmental and other NGOs Ecotrust -- Nonprofit organization dedicated to building a conservation economy along North America''s temperate rain forest coast, the region from San Francisco to Anchorage. Site has topical information on subjects including forest policy, salmon restoration, and urban communities. Enviromental Indices -- This book is the first in the series Advances in Sustainable Development. - Systems Analysis Approach - EOLSS Publishers Co. Ltd - Oxford Environmental Management -- Environmental sustainability information from the Government of Ontario. Esam -- Offer municipalities, companies and other organisations help with: environmental education, implementing environmental management systems (ISO 14 000 and EMAS) and other consultant tasks in the field of sustainable development and Agenda 21. Global Environment& Technology Foundation -- Information resources promoting the development and use of innovative technology to achieve sustainable development. Global System for Sustainable Development -- The Global System for Sustainable Development (GSSD) is a project of the Global Accords Consortium for Sustainable Development housed at MIT. GSSD consists of an evolving, quality controlled, and highly cross-referenced index to some of the best resources and materials on sustainability to be found on the Internet organized in an intuitive conceptual framework. Green-Living & Survival products -- Green-Living is an environmental information and products site. It''s focus is on Creating a sustainable world. Products include solar panels, wind turbine and alternative, sustainable energy products. A Green news page, updated daily, links to other Businesses that focus on a sustainable future, and other "green" sites. Humane Sustainable Culture (Context Institute) -- Definition: A good life for all life that can be passed on to everyone''s great, great ... grandchildren and a culture (or society) that is meaningful and satisfying to its members today and that does not need to destroy or deplete its environment in order to be that way. IISDnet -- International Institute for Sustainable Development. Focus is on sustainability at the global, regional, and community scales. Institute for Agriculture -- IATP (est 1986) encourages environmentally and economically sustainable communities and regions through sound agriculture and trade policy. Institute for Local Self Reliance -- A 25 year-old organization working to strengthen communities by encouraging the efficient use of local resources. InterGarden -- Regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, permaculture and bioregionalism. International Council Local Enviro Database -- ICLEI''s Link Database is dedicated to the prevention and solution of local, regional, and global environmental problems through local action. Over 300 cities, towns, counties, and their associations from around the world are Members of the Council. Lightstone Foundation and Community Development Corporation -- A regional center for: sustainable family farming, natural resource management, & rural community-based development, enhancing the social, economic, & environmental vitality of West Virginia and Virginia rural mountain communities by supporting sustainable enterprises. Living Room--A Place for All of Us -- 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. Major categories of site are: (1) Search, (2) Home, (3) Bike People, (4) Suburbia Project, and (5) Sustainability National Centre for Sustainability -- Organization in Victoria, British Columbia which defines and teaches "deep sustainability." Web based training. Requiem -- by Jay Hanson. Essay on sustainability. Second Nature: Education for Sustainability -- A nonprofit org. that helps colleges and universities integrate environmentally sustainable ideas into education through partnerships, workshops, and the Consortium for Environmental Education in Medicine (CEEM). Solstice: Sustainable Living -- Resources and links for individuals and communities. Stockholm Environment Institute -- The SEI is an independent, international research, consulting and training organisation working to promote global sustainable development. Sustain Magazine -- 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. Sustainability Institute -- 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. Sustainable Architecture Building and Culture -- Sustainable Architecture Building and Culture is a unique compendium of links for those interested in sustainable design and building. A good start, when moving toward making your life easier on the earth. Sustainable Development Department, IDB -- of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), providing multilateral financial assistance for Latin America and the Caribbean. The Sustainable Department provides technical advice to Bank project teams, and creates and disseminates knowledge on sustainable development issues with three divisions: Social Development; Environment and Natural Resources; and Infrastructure and Financial Markets. The site is in English and Spanish and includes information on events, links, news bulletins, information on staff and consultants, and general information on sustainable development. Third World Sustainable Ag -- Sustainable agriculture and rangeland issues are different where population growth is enormous and soils are poor. Tools of Change: Proven Methods for Promoting Health and Environmental Citizenship -- Case studies, planning guides and worksheets for programs to promote healthier and/or more environmentally sustainable actions and habits. WWW Encyclopedia of Sustainable Development -- Sustainability information for use at all levels, from that of senior decision makers at the national and international levels to the grass-roots and individual levels. WWW Virtual Library: Sustainable Development -- Comprehensive list of internet sites dealing with sustainable development, including organisations, projects and activities, electronic journals, libraries, references and documents, databases, and more. solarbozo windpower -- Home-built wind machines 300 watt to 1000w for as little as US$100. Use Home Depot and auto store for sources. Parts and kits are being made available, depending on the demand.
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