Sustainability and Sustainable Economic Development

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Sustainability encompasses multiple dimensions including workforce development, innovation, values, and natural resource management. Key aspects include fostering strong communities and addressing environmental capital through responsible resource use. Northwest Fuels, a subsidiary of International Bio Fuels Corporation, exemplifies positive advancements in sustainable practices. The discussion emphasizes the importance of integrating sustainability into economic development strategies.

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There's got to be a better way.

http://americanpublicmedia.publicradio.org/sustainability/

Sustainability is about people: How to foster a robust workforce and strong communities.

Sustainability addresses innovation: How to spark it, nurture it, and protect it so the idea pipelines don't run dry.

Sustainability can be a lens to focus on values: Inspired by faith, family, personal commitment... on the built environment and on markets.

And, of course, Sustainability is also about natural resources: How to use, renew, and account for environmental capital.

How about some positive news for a change? :smile:
 
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Northwest Fuels is a wholly owned subsidiary of International Bio Fuels Corporation.

http://www.nwfuels.com/
 

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