Making Sense of Sustainability

Our Mission is to promote the sustainable use of the earth's resources
through education, demonstration and research.

Our Vision is to inspire and challenge individuals and communities to achieve ecologically
sustainable lifestyles to secure a sustainable future for all life on earth.

Need more tips?  Join us for a Sustainable Living Demo Home Tour on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4pm.  $5 per person.  Call to register!

 

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Thanks to our
Corporate Sustainers
and Educational Partners!

First Bank Richmond

Reid Hospital and Health Care Services

West End Bank

Earlham College

Meijer

Richmond Baking Company

Stagg Safety Equipment

Stamm Koechlein Family Fdn.

AutoCar

Wayne Co. Prosecutor's Office

Whitewater Valley REMC Operation Round Up

Tri Kappa

Wayne County Foundation

Lorenz, Williams, Clinton

Smith Dairy

Richmond Power and Light

Kicks 96

Warm Glow Candle Company

 

 

 

 

 

Tips and Helpful Info! 
"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it
from our children
."

                                                                                            ~Native American Proverb


 Need help getting started? 

There are so many things you can do to live a more sustainable life.  Remember that your actions can encourage others to take action, too.  As consumers, our collective action can make a huge difference in the market and government, so tell people why you're doing what you're doing and encourage them to join you! 

There are tips and helpful hints throughout our website, but for a more in-depth look, you've come to the right page.  Click on one of the pictures below to find out more about each topic.


10 Minute Energy Savings
Calculating Energy Usage
Plastic Containers Buying Guide
Estimating Appliance & Home
Electronic Energy Usage
Green Home Checklist
10 Ways to Make Your Business
More Environmentally Friendly
How to Tell Plastics Apart (by Number)
Ethanol vs. BioDiesel

 

 

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