Is Living Sustainably Important?
It may seem like our individual choices don’t have much impact on climate change. Consider that simple changes could reduce a household’s carbon footprint by 24,000 pounds of CO2 per year. Now multiply that by a groundswell of participation, and we have a movement that could literally save the planet.
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The 360° Green Living Story
Making a difference at home and in the community
We reach a point where we need to stop talking about doing something, and actually jump in. 360 Green Living is a space for people to gather, discover and take actions. Explore reducing your own carbon footprint or working collectively on clean energy solutions. Learn to sustain our communities through regenerative agriculture, clean water and green jobs. Climate change is our reality, and how we decide to care for our planet is our legacy.
Interested in sustainability projects, advocating for policies and participating in environmental initiatives? We’re building a coalition of dedicated community members, scientific change makers and nonprofit partners that realize that true sustainability balances social and economic improvement while prioritizing the ecological health.
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