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STRATEGIESRestore/Manage | Econ./Comm. Develop | Law/Policy | Education/Outreach | OrganizationDEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIES OR BUSINESSES PRACTICESIf unsustainable industrial practices are damaging the environment or the quality of life inyour community, your project may engage inactivities related to developing more sustainableindustries or practices.For example, you may:• Promote green building practices thatreduce energy consumption or improvewaste management• Develop or improve certification ecolabelingprograms• Support or develop new profitable “green”industries such as waste recycling andmanagement, ecotourism, nativelandscaping, organic groceries, biodegradable cleaning products, low-impactdevelopment, etc.(For changing practices related to farming, forestry or fisheries see also Managing naturalresource use, p.184)Sample evaluation questions and indicatorsX How well have we planned our strategy to develop sustainable industrial practices? Number of community meetings to discuss and define “sustainableindustries”Organizational consensus or common vision has been reached on themeaning of sustainable (set of criteria)Amount of funds available compared to estimated costs developingsustainable industrial practicesQuantity and quality of baseline data on types of sustainable industriessuitable for the communityTarget industries have been identifiedCommunities with policies that are similar to the ones we envision for ourshave been identifiedNumber of interviews with expertsCost-benefit and/or feasibility analyses completedX To what extent have we shared our ideas with local industries? Number of meetings with industry leadersNumber of publicity events (press conferences, etc.)Level of industry interest in adopting sustainable practicesDemonstration projectsAttendance at demonstration projects or other information sessionsEcosystem Management Initiative 188
INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVES THREATS ASSETS STRATEGIESX To what extent are sustainable industrial practices being implemented? Are theyreplacing unsustainable industries or practices? Percent of people employed by industryAnnual budget of sustainable vs. unsustainable industriesNon-renewable resource use by industry over timePercent of local revenue that meet sustainability certification or standards(certified timber, organically grown food, reputable ecotourism,sustainable building materials, etc.)See also Ecologically sustainable economy, p. 84Data sources• Chamber of commerce• State and local government agencies• Correspondence with local government officials• On the ground monitoring of industrial sites• Interviews/surveys with industry employeesExampleLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a voluntary, consensusbasednational standard for developing sustainable buildings developed by the U.S. GreenBuilding Council (USGBC), a coalition of professionals working to promote buildings thatare environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. LEEDhelps industries adopt sustainable practices by providing a framework for assessing greenbuilding performance and sustainability goals, training and accrediting professionals andcertifying green building. The USGBC asses the success of their strategy in terms of thenumber of USGBC members trained and accredited, the number of new USGBCstate/regional chapters and the number of projects that meet LEED certification criteria forsustainability.For more information see: http://www.usgbc.org/LEED/LEED_main.aspEvaluation Sourcebook 189
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