Sustainability: Web Sites

Web Sites for More Information on Sustainability

SUSTAINABILITY: HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
http://www.epa.gov/r10earth/sustainability/index.htm

Developed by EPA Region 10, this is an excellent educational tool for individuals and groups working to equitably integrate environmental protection, a healthy economy, and livable communities in any location.

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
http://www.sustainable.doe.gov

Offers a wealth of information and resources on sustainability topics, including land use planning, resource efficiency, transportation, green development, measuring progress, sustainable business, rural issues, green buildings, and municipal energy. Provides information on community success stories, codes and ordinances, educational materials, principles, and implementation strategies.

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES NETWORK
http://www.sustainable.org

A web site that helps communities connect to initiatives, tools, people, and organizations working to build sustainable communities. Topic areas include Living Sustainably, Creating Community, Growing a Sustainable Economy, Protecting Natural Resources, Smart Growth, and Governing Sustainably. Features include community case studies and a resource library.

SUSTAINABLE USA
http://www.sustainableusa.org

A web site that compiles current information and resources building on the PCSD and other efforts at the national level. Includes news, events, job opportunities, how to get involved, and more.

SUSTAINABLE MEASURES
http://www.sustainablemeasures.com

Sustainable Measures works with communities, companies, regional organizations, and government agencies at all levels. The site offers free training materials, a searchable database of indicators, explanations of indicators and sustainability, a list of online and print resources, and answers to frequently asked questions about indicators and sustainability.

CENTER FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY
http://www.crest.org

CREST has been a pioneering force publishing information available on the internet about renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainability. Each renewable energy technology has its own distinct section including an interactive community calendar and an employment section. The Global Energy Marketplace database will help you find data, documents, and contacts on a worldwide level for renewable energy and energy efficiency.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GATEWAY
http://sdgateway.net/

A Canadian-based site the SD Gateway integrates on-line information developed by
members of the Sustainable Development Communications Network. In addition to over 1,200 documents available in SD topics, it provides services such as a calendar of events, job bank, Sustainability Web Ring, roster of mailing lists(listservs), and news sites dealing with sustainable development.