Facts about Community Sustainability
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More and more municipalities are reframing approaches to community development in terms of long-term sustainability and environmental accountability. Identifying goals and implementation steps to meet the long-term needs of your community as a whole is key to achieving a sustainable future. Orland Conservation can work with your municipality to develop a comprehensive community sustainability consulting to identify long term sustainability goals and develop an enduring community vision.
Environmental Health
- Reduce carbon footprint
- Energy conservation
- Protect natural areas and biodiversity
- Reduce air and water pollution
Economic Advantages:
- Generate revenue (e.g. Feed-in Tariff, sale of recycled products)
- Financial savings through sustainable procurement and reduction of inefficient municipal practices (e.g. reduced material and energy consumption)
- Demonstrate sustainable, long-term fiscal accountability
Community Stewardship & Quality of Life
- Preserve natural resources for future generations
- Foster community pride and environmental stewardship
Staff Development & Training
- Sustainability awareness to help promote the municipality as an innovative leader
- Educational opportunities that can be shared with family and other members of the community