30 Questions

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What follows is a collection of 30 questions about sustainability. During the 30 Days of Sustainability in March 2006, a new one was posted each day. The hope was that they would foster discussion and action, and everyone was encouraged to comment.

These questions will remain here on the site for the time being, and viewers are strongly encouraged to continue commenting, and generating discussion. We all need to be part of the conversation if we're going to build a truly sustainable future.

Consider...

How can we make the 30 Days of Sustainability even farther reaching in its impact next year?

March 30

Who is your sustainability hero?

March 28

Sustainability proponents and other progressives often get stuck arguing about differences. What is the one unifying issue that would allow us to put our differences aside and rally together?

March 27

What role should politicians play in advancing sustainability?

March 26

What's your quick "elevator pitch" to a soccer mom on your street about why she should care about sustainability?

March 25

What is the single MOST important thing an individual can do to advance sustainability?

March 24

Quick word association - what are the first three words that come to mind when you hear the word "sustainability?"

March 23

How can we keep people engaged in sustainability efforts when most people are so busy and overloaded with information?

March 22

How much would an expensive carbon tax change your behaviour?

March 21

What socially responsible/ sustainable local businesses do you like to support, and why?

March 20

What will the Vancouver region look like when it has twice as many people in it? How can we keep it the best place on earth to live?

March 19

What is the relationship between spirituality and sustainablity?

March 18

How can arts and culture promote sustainability?

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March 17

What can we do to create gardens that are both beautiful and sustainable?

March 16

What are the most important things a small company can do to address sustainability? Are they different for a large company?

March 15

What would it take to get the average person to stop using paper coffee cups and disposable take-out containers?

March 14

What can we do within our local communities/ neighbourhoods to increase sustainability?

March 13

How could Vancouver produce 25% of its own energy inside city limits?

March 12

What could spiritual leaders do to help advance sustainability?

March 11

What could we do in our public parks to keep people "playing" inside the city on weekends instead of driving outside the city?

March 10

Blue Box – Success or Band-Aid?

March 09

From a sustainability standpoint, what are the best places to get food (either restaurant or grocery) in the Lower Mainland?

March 08

How can Vancouver use the 2010 games as an opportunity to advance ourselves as a leader in sustainability?

March 07

What stories about sustainability endeavours have you heard that give you hope?

March 06

What can business leaders do to advance sustainability?

March 05

What is your favorite sustainability resource (website, book, magazine, etc)?

March 04

What do you consider a sustainable home, and what does one need to get there?

March 03

What is the best way to teach young children about the importance of sustainability?

March 02

Name one small change you think almost anyone could incorporate into their life, in the direction of greater sustainability.