Sustainability: Daily Tips for Green Living
“Once you establish how much you really need - every action should be aimed at not exceeding that threshold. This will empower self choice and efficiency.”
Sustainability
Sustainability is a term that you read in the paper everyday and hear politicians discuss at length but rarely does anyone take the time to stop and define what it means to really live a sustainable lifestyle.
Many ecosystems, including the ones we depend on for human sustenance, are in a state of rapid decline. The depreciation of these natural resources is a result of not only political and business mismanagement but also the overall lack of action by the general public. We are now faced with the question - how do we reverse the trend we started?
We all know that we can only change so much about the way the world's governments run or how businesses make decisions but what we CAN do is to ensure that every daily decision we make is at least viewed through a sustainable lens.
These messages will empower you to choose to act more sustainable. They will be small acts and changes in the way we view our lives and sustainability. We can make a difference by following these messages to a more sustainable society; not only for us but also for the generations to follow that deserve an equal chance to thrive.
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About the Community Leader
Meet Joe Gaffney
Joe has built a career out of helping individuals and organizations thrive at the nexus of sound business and environmental decisions. Joe is empowered by the belief that a more sustainable society will lead to greater security, health, wealth and increased opportunity for our future generations!!
Joe has worked with several government agencies including the National Park Service, Forest Services, New York City Council and a host of other state and local agencies. These experiences give Joe a unique perspective into how our governments try to stimulate business while protecting the resources that these same businesses and all people rely on to live their daily lives.
Most recently, Joe has joined the push to make the United States a leader in alternative energy and energy efficiency. He has co-authored several policy documents addressing the positive human and ecological impacts of increased reliance on sustainable energy management techniques, equipment and fuels. Joe presently works as a Program Manager with Ecos Consulting; an industry leading energy efficiency, sustainability and climate solutions services company.
Joe has a Bachelors Degree in Economics from Villanova University and a Masters of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University.
