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The Sustainability Academy mission is to accelerate the mainstream practice of sustainability on the Central Coast of California. We are a think-do-teach tank dedicated to making real local progress towards sustainability across our region: in business, social ventures, and government agencies. The Academy teaches classes, manages projects, conducts research, and hosts public forums. We are a 501c3 public benefit organization, incorporated in 2005 and based in Monterey, California.
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What is sustainability? It is part technology and innovation, part business and urban design, and part common sense. It is a way of living that meets people's needs today without compromising the lifestyle and environment of future generations. Seeking efficiencies, better products, and also great leaps of change, sustainability needs to address all three sides of the social ventures triangle: People (community); Planet (ecological health); and Profits (economic success).
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Sustainability Central Coast
The Sustainability Resource Network is a wiki of Central Coast businesses, agencies, organizations, and institutions with a committment to sustainabile initiatives, practices and products. Please browse and contribute.
Sustainable Lifestyle Tips
Lighter vehicles get better gas mileage. Better gas mileage means less harmful emissions being released into the environment. So empty out the trunk or your back seat, and don't use your vehicle as storage space.
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