Sense and Sustainability
Sense and Sustainability by Ken Webster, published by TerraPreta in 2008, explores the essential transition to a low carbon economy. This 166-page book presents a case for practical education in sustainability, emphasizing the importance of innovative frameworks in design, business, and industry. The author draws inspiration from living systems to envision a new circular economy, aiming to redefine what a sustainable future can be.
Readers will find a focus on how education can foster aspirational discussions about sustainability, advocating for a mindset of continuous improvement rather than mere reduction. The book is richly illustrated and includes online materials and resources for ongoing professional development, making it a relevant resource for educators interested in environmental science and sustainability education.
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The transition to a low carbon economy will be challenging but necessary. This book makes the case for a practical education for sustainability based on exploring and testing frameworks especially the ideas and innovations behind the leading edge of design, business and industry today. Inspired by understanding living systems, this new circular economy is transforming the sense of what a sustainable future might be. Education contributes most to the future of our young people when it opens up discussion on how sustainable can be aspirational: in our view, it needs to be about ‘better and better’ not ‘less and less’. This highly illustrated book also comes with online materials and resources for continuing professional development. An inspiring and timely book for educators.
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