Best of the Web 2 -- Sustainability in Business
Dr. Art's Guide to Science
http://www.guidetoscience.net/cs/drart/print/docs/drart/chapters.htm
Some think science will save us. Others believe only science using "systems thinking" has a chance. Not sure what that means? Here Dr. Art takes a look at the big ideas that serve as a foundation for a systems understanding of science. It may look like a kids' site, but for those of us publically educated before, say, 2005, it may be worth a look-see.
Earth Trends
http://earthtrends.wri.org/
From the site: "EarthTrends is a comprehensive online database, maintained by the World Resources Institute, that focuses on the environmental, social, and economic trends that shape our world."
FuelEconomy.gov
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/
Everything you need or want to know about hybrid vehicles, gas mileage, green house gas emissions from vehicular traffic, fuel economy ratings, and more.
Grist Magazine
http://www.grist.org/
If you read just one online enviro news mag, this is it. Their tagline: "Gloom and doom with a sense of humor." Just take a look -- you'll get hooked.
National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
http://www.sustainableagriculture.net/
It's not just about finding a way to carry on with current energy consumption only minus the emissions. Sustainability, or the lack thereof, touches all national systems, agriculture being one of the largest. Topics include pesticide use and corporate organics, fair trade, food sovereignty, genetic engineering, irradiation and more.
Redefining Progress
http://www.rprogress.org
This time the discussion centers on economics. Click on "Sustainable Economics" for an interesting twist on the "Gross National Product" -- here it's called the "Genuine Progress Indicator" and factors in such things as volunteer work, crime stats, enviro degredation, public infrastructure, state of leisure and so on.
Best of the Web -- Sustainability
- B Corp -- downloadable guides
B Corp certifies businesses that meet stringent social and environmental standards. See their free guides on varying aspects of conducting green business. - Center for Small Business and the Environment
About 80% of the clean technology industry consists of small businesses, say the folks at the CSBE, originators of the Small Business Climate Initiative. Read their ideas for how small business owners can protect and defend the environment.
- Dictionary of Sustainable Management
An open dictionary for business leaders and students of sustainability and business-related terms. It is a project of the Presidio School of Management.
- Ecopreneurist
Ecopreneurist provides news and advice on sustainable and social entrepreneurship. Learn about new green products and services for the LOHAS demographic, and get marketing and branding assistance for your green start-up business.
- Ethical Corporation
UK-based organization with solid articles and resources.
- Greenbiz
Their tagline: "Business voice of the green economy."
Keywords -- Sustainability
Key words for sustainability:
corporate social responsibility
economic development
ecosystem management
energy policy
environmental economics
environmental management
environmental monitoring
environmental policy
environmental protection
environmentalism
fair trade
fair use
forest management
globalization
groundwater
human ecology
industrial management
natural resources
social responsibility
strategic planning
sustainable agriculture
sustainable development
sustainable forestry
water resources development
water supply