Sustainability and 3(e) TBL by Julia Anastasio

The more standard 3TBL is Planet, People, and Economics 3(p)TBL, but where's the equity? It seems to emphasize people solely as consumers, rather than citizens. Julia brings into focus social sustainability and the sustainability of our communities coupled with the role of public works.

Julia Anastasio is Director of Sustainability for the American Public Works Association (APWA). She was interviewed at the start of the APWA Sustainability in Public Works Conference, June 27-29 in Portland, Oregon by Ruth Ann Barrett of Earthsayers.tv, voices of sustainability.

Can A Green Business be a Profitable One by Gary Hirshberg

Stonyfield Farm CEO Gary Hirshberg argues that environmentally sustainable business practices can lead to financial benefits in the long run.

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/02/20/How_to_Make_Money_and_Save_the_World

Green Planning Overview by Huey Johnson
Huey Johnson, founder of Resource Renewal Institute, on the idea and importance of green planning - integrated, sustainable development - at nation scale.

Sustainable Connections - Transforming a Community by Michelle Long
Peak Moment 75: Michelle Long shows us how a highly successful local independent business network has transformed Bellingham, WA, while inspiring other communities. From an initial "Think Local First" program, they have expanded to business peer mentoring, and support for local food producers, sustainable buildings, and green energy. An astounding sixty percent of their community are not only aware of the "Think Local, Buy Local, Be Local" campaign but have changed buying habits as well. More information on this segment is here.
[www.sustainableconnections.org]

The Small-Mart Revolution by Michael Shuman
Peak Moment 44: Michael Shuman advocates "Going Local," showing how local businesses are beating global competition and helping to create self-reliant communities. One innovative idea: invest locally by moving a portion of pension funds into regional stock exchanges.

Introduction to the Future Prosperity Panel
Aviva's new "Future Prosperity Panel" convened on 4 October 2010  in London's Somerset House. This video highlights the comments of panel member who are of some of the world's leading thinkers who came  together to build understanding of the financial issues affecting Aviva's customers, and to discuss what can be done to make a difference in the future. Aviva is a life insurance company in the United Kingdom.

Human Behavior and Climate Change by Dr. Shahzeen Attari 2 of 2

Dr. Shahzeen Attarti discusses her findings regarding public perceptions of energy consumption. She notes that, contrary to the findings of researchers, the public tends to view energy curtailment rather than efficiency as the better means of reducing energy consumption. Dr. Attari notes that the public tends to make small overestimates regarding energy expenditures associated with low-energy behaviors and large underestimates for those associated with large-energy behaviors. Dr. Attari mentions factors shown to correlate with accuracy of prediction. Presented at the Garrison Institute's Climate, Buildings and Behavior Symposium, May 2010.

Human Behavior and Climate Change by Dr. Shahzeen Attari 1 of 2

Dr. Shahzeen Attari discusses possible causes and effects of global climate change. She asserts that US has a responsibility to work on reducing its carbon emissions and mentions the differences between supply and demand-side solutions.

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Dr. Attari provides an overview of the rest of her presentation, which will include discussions of public perception of energy consumption, the preferred methods of inducing behavioral change, and her current research. Presented at the Garrison Institute's Climate, Buildings and Behavior Symposium, May 2010.

Operating a Big Commercial Building by Anthony Chang 2 of 2
Anthony Chang continues by discussing some of the green changes that emerged in his building as a result of dialogue between tenants and landlord. Chang describes the development of a building sustainability committee as well as of a building culture that became increasingly aware of waste generation and energy use. Presented at the Garrison Institute's Climate, Buildings and Behavior Symposium, May 2010.

Operating a Big Commercial Building by Anthony Chang 1 of 2

Anthony Chang presents on his experience operating a large, commercial office building in NYC. He presents a discussion, from the perspective of a building operator, of the development and implementation of greening measures in a large, commercial office building. Presented at the Garrison Institute's Climate, Buildings and Behavior Symposium, May 2010.

Go to Part II of his lecture.