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Sustainable Living
ParentingWhat is sustainable living?

Click to viewIt's about making changes and informed choices, even small ones, that improve the quality of our lives and of the planet for future generations.Our definition is "A life that is deeply satisfying, fulfilling, and appealing because it is socially, environmentally, and economically responsible."

This guide (click on image to right) provides the tools to take the first steps towards enriching your life and moving towards sustainable living. Before looking towards making changes in life ways, it challenges the reader to pause and consider what is most important when considering how we spend our time and energy. Then it moves on through an process to help the reader better understand where they are and how to get where they want to go ending with resources to help you continue your journey towards personal sustainablity.

Brownie Burger Energy Conservation

Energy Star - ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency, including new federal tax credits, appliances, heating and cooling.
http://www.energystar.gov/

Arizona Solar Center
http://www.azsolarcenter.com/

Arizona Department of Commerce - Energy Office
http://www.azcommerce.com/Energy

University of Florida Extension - Sustainable Living
http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/sustainable_living/

 
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