Sustainable PracticeSustainable Practice provides resources that empower action-oriented people—environmentally-minded individuals, sustainability professionals, and community leaders—to create meaningful positive change.
We've developed our Seven Pathways framework based on thirty years of experience serving customers and clients. Our Sustainable Practices series of books helps people use this framework to make wise decisions that protect our planet.
An accessible guide to our Seven Pathways framework, perfect for getting started on your sustainability journey. Practical, science-based guidance for making wise decisions that protect our planet.
Understanding, demonstrating, and sharing sustainability
Reducing waste, choosing eco-friendly ingredients, eating plant-based
Efficiency, conservation, quality protection
Reducing travel miles, getting exercise, driving electric
Efficiency, conservation, electrification, solar power
Economizing, choosing green materials, maintaining/reusing
Sustainable shelter, wise renovation, protecting nature
Fred brings decades of experience in environmental science and practical sustainability. He's the author of our comprehensive handbook and leads the development of our Seven Pathways framework.
Peggy ensures our content is accessible and actionable. She manages our community outreach and helps translate our Seven Pathways framework into practical, actionable steps for our readers.
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An accessible guide to sustainable living
An affordable, accessible guide explaining our Seven Pathways framework. Perfect for getting started on your sustainability journey with practical, science-based guidance.
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More than 500 pages of detailed guidance based on our Seven Pathways framework for serious practitioners. Complete with metrics, implementation levels, and expert insights.
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