Want a quick look into what’s going on in the sustainability world? Here’s a list compiling some of the biggest news from 2014, and a look into what is in store for this year.
Transportation
- Top 10 Walkability Features from Planning Photography Blog
The ten qualifiers of walkability used by the Brookings Institution in their assessment of neighborhoods.
- 10 Things that Will Change Commuting in the DC Region during 2015 from The Washington Post
Ten small but significant changes to DC’s travel network.
Energy
- 5 reasons 2015 will be the year of the energy tipping point from Suzanne Shelton in GreenBiz
There’s been a lot of talk in 2014 about the “utility death spiral” and suppositions that utilities as we know them will cease to exist.
Planning and Design
- Green Design Predictions for 2015 from inhabitat
Predictions for the coming year from the biggest movers, makers, shakers, and thought leaders in the fields of architecture, design, environmental journalism, and smart cities.
- Best Planning Apps in 2015 from Planetizen
More than any other profession, planners work with the combined economic, social and ecological factors that shape our communities. Up until now, however, leadership in community sustainability has come from architects, local elected officials, and business leaders. We think planners should be leading the charge for sustainability in their communities.
Policy
- Let 2015 Be the Year Green Businesses Engage in Policy Fights from Zach Bernstein in GreenBiz
On public policy initiatives that sustainable businesses care about, the lessons from 2014 contain good news, bad news and even worse news.
Water
- 2014: The Year Water Rose to the Top of the Public Consciousness from Will Sarni in Green Biz
Business liabilities — and in some case opportunities — from water scarcity to quality risks.
Sustainable Business
- Two Steps Forward, 2014 was the Year that… from Joel Makower in Green Biz
Green business stories that inspired and challenged us in 2014.
- Sustainability Execs Detail 2014 Proudest Achievements from John Davies in Green Biz
GreenBiz Executive Network share their major accomplishments of 2014.
- Understanding the Effective Use of Green Product Labels from GreenBiz
Recommendations for effective environmental claims as detailed in the FTC’s Green Guides.
- 2015 will be the year brands take a public stand on social issues from The Gaurdian
Pro-social brands are the next step for companies looking to morally engage with consumers.
- What Gets Sustainability Execs Excited for 2015? from Eric Whan in GreenBiz
Sharing important lessons of the 2014 for the sustainable community.
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