M.C. Reardon
Copyright 2012, Melissa C. Reardon, on all text and images, all rights reserved.
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SUSTAINABILITYThe quality or state of being able to cause to continue, nourish and endure a balance of available resources and the use of those resources. When this definition is focused on biological resources that humans and other species depend upon, we understand sustainability to mean: The quality or state of being able to provide for the support or maintenance of a recurrent increment of a resource such that the portion removed by one harvest is replaced by growth or reproduction before and after harvest occurs. In other words, don't use up a resource without allowing for the future availability of that resource to be used by the individual and the community.
Manage resources for the long term, don't exploit them for short term profits. RESOURCESSUSTAINABLE FUNDING & LEGISLATIONSustainable Northwest: Bridging the urban and rural divide by providing innovative solutions to natural resource management, promoting sustainable legislative policy and providing networking opportunities for the sustainable forest products trade. Sustainable Oregon: SustainableOregon.net communicates developments in Oregon state government and connects you with local agencies, organizations and businesses taking leadership roles in sustainable development. Portland Office of Sustainable Development: Our mission is to provide leadership and contribute practical solutions to ensure a prosperous community where people and nature thrive, now and into the future. Bioneers: An worldwide organization promoting educational and economic development programs in the conservation of biological and cultural diversity, traditional farming practices, and environmental restoration. SUSTAINABLE HOMESSustainable Northwest Wood: As a wholesale yard, Sustainable Northwest Wood connects local mills to green building markets, serving both regional producers and conscientious consumers. Our mission is to make buying local and sustainable the wisest and easiest option, thus placing homegrown business in the heart of the green building movement. NW Ecobuilding Guild: For all things for building green: architects, designers, products. Ecohaus: Portland based retailer of entirely green building products. Imagine Energy: Information on saving energy in the home or business, includes cost savings charts and products. Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc.: More information on energy self-reliance-renewable energy, tax credits, energy evaluations etc. The ReBuilding Center: The ReBuilding Center is a popular destination for homeowners, do-it-yourselfers, contractors, artists, and enthusiasts interested in building with affordable, environmentally low impact materials. With an inventory that changes by the hour, The ReBuilding Center is the largest non-profit used building materials resource in North America. Mother Earth News: "The Original Guide to Living Wisely". Home building, organic gardening, renewable energy, homesteading, food and cooking. Natural Home Magazine: Offers today's health-conscious, environmentally concerned homeowners information needed to practice earth-inspired living. SUSTAINABLE LIVINGEco Friendly Art Supplies at Dick Blick: Their Neilson Bambridge Ecocare picture
frames are earth friendly because they are made of and packaged in recycled materials. Find all kinds of supplies at www.dickblick.com/green. New Road Map Foundation: Foundation committed to helping others understand and implement ways to simpler living and in turn, decrease the force of overconsumption in our world. Based upon the book "Your Money or Your Life". Think Local First: The Think Local First campaign is working to make people aware that supporting local independent businesses is in our own self-interest. Links to events, business members, etc. Freecycle: The Freecycle Network™ is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It's a grassroots movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. Food Alliance: Food Alliance is a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable agriculture by recognizing and rewarding farmers who produce food in environmentally friendly and socially responsible ways, and educating consumers and others in the food system about the benefits of sustainable agriculture. Certification and where to buy links. Metro: Metro protects open space and parks, plans for land use and transportation, and manages garbage disposal and recycling for 1.3 million residents in three counties and 25 cities in the Portland, Oregon, region. Metro's page on all things recycling. The ReDirect Guide: The Portland metro area's healthy and sustainable lifestyle directory. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
