Sustainability

Did you know that every piece of plastic ever created from the time of invention in 1905 until now is still in existence today....

Peter Brown and his colleagues at the Quaker Institute for the Future show readers how a system that embodies the core Quaker principle of "right relationship" can deliver a more equitable and sustainable future....

Public Gardens and Livable Cities changes the paradigm for how we conceive of the role of urban public gardens. The authors advocate for public gardens as community outreach agents that can, and should, partner with local organizations to support positive local agendas....

Soccer moms drive Priuses. Sport utility vehicles are going hybrid. Families are using hemp shopping bags. More and more companies are developing "green" buildings....

The profiled managers are totally convinced that dignity is the root cause of their firms' profitability and sustainability....

Marketers are no longer trying to "sell the earth" -instead they're promoting the value their products provide: better health, superior performance....

Eat Less Water takes the listener on a journey to meet America's food producers growing food with less water. Florencia exposes the seldom-seen connection between dwindling water resources and the choices we make when shopping for groceries for our families and offers us....

This book explores the idea of ecological civilization by asking eight key questions about it and drawing answers from relational philosophies, the ecological sciences, systems thinking and network theory, and the world’s religious and spiritual traditions....

Over the past several years, Hardwick, Vermont, a typical hardscrabble farming community of three thousand residents, has jump-started its economy and redefined its self-image through a local, self-sustaining food system.....

The Green New Deal recognizes the fundamental relationship between energy, environment, and economy. This is how the toxic man-made global catastrophes we face can all be solved by doing one thing: evolve out of burning carbon fuels....

The internationally renowned sustainability expert addresses the specific strategic vision he employs in maximizing a project's value while also minimizing its cost....

This audiobook narrated by Jennifer Woodward explains why acknowledging diverse eco-social relationships can help us overcome the political polarization that undermines our ability to protect the environment....

An inspirational and instructional guide for anyone looking to start a business that is successful while making a positive impact....

This audiobook is an introduction to homesteading and turning your space into a self sufficient environment. However big or small it may be, this audiobook will guide you through the steps needed to get you well informed on what to expect in the beginning, during and after stages....

Fed up with fast-fashion and mindless shopping? So was Inger...

This groundbreaking book cuts through the pessimism and denial that pervade today's discussions of sustainability and invites listeners to visualize a verdant and prosperous future for humanity and all the living things that share our planet....

Imagine It! is a handbook for those who want to begin or advance a journey toward living in better balance with our planet. It inspires, supports, and offers easy ways to replace old, planet-hurting habits with new healthy ones....

The untold history of how people came to conceive, to manage, and to dispute environmental crisis, The Environment is a must-listen book for anyone who wants to help protect the environment from the numerous threats it faces today....

This book is written for those contemplating getting a solar panel system if they don't know enough about it yet....

Nicholas Stern, former chief economist of the World Bank, was asked by the British government to direct the largest study ever conducted into the reality of global warming....