Sustainability

Workplace / Critical Focus

Make Your Office Green
GALT, CA, Aug. 17, 2005 (CIP, by Carol Ann Brodie) - On August 4, 2005 Shuttle commander Eileen Collins said ""We would like to see, from the astronauts' point of view, people take good care of the Earth and replace the resources that have been used." Sometimes, hearing quotes like that and then hearing about the environmental damage that Collins and her fellow astronauts observed from space, I think about what we could do if we try. Then my eyes move to a picture in my office with the caption "Working Together." It shows several individuals rowing a scull, and the concerted teamwork of the rowers is obvious. I believe that with teamwork, offices can help in the effort to clean up the environment – together we can make a difference! Read more.

Events / Personal Impact – Vancouver, BC – Sept. 10

Permaculture Strategies in a World of Declining Fossil Fuel ??
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 23, 2005 (SCARP Forum) - Thought some of you may find this interesting. David Holmgren is the co-originator of Permaculture and I'm told a very engaging speaker. Hope to see some of you there! Vancouver Permaculture Network presents: David Holmgren, Australian permaculture designer and consultant. Co-originator of the permaculture concept with biologist Bill Mollison. Permaculture Strategies in a World of Declining Fossil Fuel ?? on Saturday, September 10, 2005, 3 PM to 6 PM. Hosted by the UBC Farm, University of British Columbia MacMillan Bldg., Room 166, 2357 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC. Beyond Peak oil: In a world where fossil fuel begins to decline, what innovative ways will we use to design a sustainable future? Tickets: $20.00, available at Banyen Books, 3608 West 4th Ave., Vancouver. Student price $10.00 at the doorFor further information: Vancouver Permaculture Network www.alternatives.com/vpn. David Holmgren's website www.holmgren.com.au. Lecture Download http://www.fuellingthefuture.org/audio/03-FTF-David-Holmgren1.mp3. This message from -- Kristi Tatebe, MSc Candidate, School of Community and Regional Planning, University of British Columbia. 604-221-4649; kmtatebe@interchange.ubc.ca.

Science / Society / Sustainability

Sustainable World Coming
WEB Reference, Aug. 8, 2005 (The Institute of Science in Society) - Independent scientists, economists, politicians, and activists met to share knowledge and ideas for sustainable food systems as the industrial model is close to collapse. Rhea Gala reports on the Sustainable World First International Conference - http://www.i-sis.org.uk/SustainableWorldComing.php. News – ongoing - http://www.i-sis.org.uk/index.php.

Youth Involvement / Leadership

Otesha Jam - Youth Summit for a Sustainable Future
WEB Reference, Aug. 23, 2005 (Otesha Project) - PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITY - Fri Oct 28 to Sun Oct 30, 2005, Victoria Area, BC. Application deadline: Oct 7, 2005. Read more: http://cip.nanaimo-online.net/bureau/archive/2005_08_28_archive.html#50828008.

Exemplary Resources / EcoVillages

GoodWorks EcoVillage Links
WEB Reference, Aug. 31, 2005 (GoodWorksCanada.ca) - Ecovillages, Cohousing, Co-ops & Intentional Community across North America and around the world: http://www.planetfriendly.net/community.htmlhttp://www.planetfriendly.net/community.html#ecovillage

What is an Ecovillage?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecovillage

Directory of Ecovillages in the Americas
http://ena.ecovillage.org/English/ecovillages/

Worldwide:
http://www.ecovillage.org/

Directory of Cohousing in Canada:
http://www.cohousing.ca/locations.htm

Directory of Intentional Communities in Canada
http://directory.ic.org/records/index.php?action=search_results&locations%5Bcountry%5D=Canada

Other Eco-Centres & Places across North America
http://www.planetfriendly.net/learn.html

Ecovillage & Real Estate Listings at Planetfriendly.net (ecological & organic property, housing, rentals...)
http://www.planetfriendly.net/realestate.html

Sustainable Living Links, Resources, Opportunities

Food
http://www.planetfriendly.net/organic.html

Energy
http://www.planetfriendly.net/energy.html

Building
http://www.planetfriendly.net/living.html#healthyhomes

Strawbale
http://www.planetfriendly.net/strawbale.html

Permaculture
http://www.planetfriendly.net/permaculture.html

Sustainable Living
http://www.planetfriendly.net/living.html

Homesteading
http://directory.google.com/Top/Home/Rural_Living/Homesteading/

British Columbia Environmental Links & Org's
http://www.bcen.bc.ca/ (click "search our database")http://www.planetfriendly.net/ecoportal.html (Canada-wide)http://directory.google.ca/Top/Regional/North_America/Canada/Science_and_Environment/.

Exemplary Resources / EcoJobs

EcoJobs Elist
WEB Reference, Aug. 31, 2005 (GoodWork.ca) - Want to work for a more peaceful, more sustainable world? Subscribe today to receive job listings, contracts, requests for proposals/submissions; fundraising and business development workshops; internships, networking, resources and tips. Also, green businesses and eco/organic real estate for sale or rent. http://www.planetfriendly.net/goodwork.html.