A Personal Sustainability Reading List
Many in the field, including our sustainability consulting practice, agree that the gap between eco awareness and action may represent the single largest opportunity for global sustainability progress. While traditional ‘green’ efforts have focused on expanding awareness, the recent explosion of information and global interest indicates that the message has been sent out and received.
In fact, a recent Gallup poll shows 94% of Americans are aware of Climate Change issues and 75% feel something needs to happen. The next step (opportunity) is closing the gap between knowledge and personal action. With the limitless option available, you may be asking yourself:
• Where do I even begin?
• What should I focus on?
• How do I know what if I am making a difference?
Don’t worry you are not alone. Our eco living consulting encounters these questions, among many others, in our daily practice. We remind clients the answers are with in each of us to discover.
To help you get started or past that sticking point, here is a suggested reading list:
The pursuit of a sustainable lifestyle is a continuous improvement process , commonly described as a journey, that can only be defined by personal experience and discovery. Our sustainability consulting practice provides information and resources to help release resistance and embrace the benefits of personal and business sustainability.
Julie Urlaub is the founder and managing partner of Taiga Company, a Houston based sustainability consulting firm. Read more blog post connect on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.