Rob Bennett, founding executive director of the Portland Sustainability Institute (PoSI), established the organization in 2009. PoSI unites business, higher education, nonprofit, and municipal

Rob Bennett, founding executive director of the Portland Sustainability Institute (PoSI), established the organization in 2009. PoSI unites business, higher education, nonprofit, and municipal leaders to drive next-generation urban sustainability initiatives for the Portland metro region.

Bennett discusses EcoDistricts, stressing the need for a clear, integrated strategy. He believes positive change comes from enthusiastically pursuing tangible, local, sustainable solutions. His work continues at the intersection of environment, community social justice, and built form.

For more videos on Portland's sustainability progress, visit the Portland Sustainability Leadership channel on YouTube.

Satish Kumar introduces his book, *Spiritual Compass: The Three Qualities of Life*. He asserts that spirituality is not separate from our daily existence, influencing even our food

Satish Kumar introduces his book, *Spiritual Compass: The Three Qualities of Life*. He asserts that spirituality is not separate from our daily existence, influencing even our food choices.

Kumar explains there is no dualism between spirit and matter—all matter is imbued with spirit, and spirit manifests through matter. This integrated worldview forms the core of his work.

Learn more at www.greenbooks.co.uk.

Greg Horn champions practical solutions for personal health and environmental sustainability. A health and wellness professional and author of "Living Green," he advocates for everyone to "just do

Greg Horn champions practical solutions for personal health and environmental sustainability. A health and wellness professional and author of "Living Green," he advocates for everyone to "just do one thing."

Explore more videos from their sponsored contest by visiting the Just Do One site.

In this old bikeTV segment, Mark Lakeman from Portland, OR's City Repair Project discusses the organization's origins and mission.

He details how the community actively engages in both the

In this old bikeTV segment, Mark Lakeman from Portland, OR's City Repair Project discusses the organization's origins and mission.

He details how the community actively engages in both the creation and utilization of public spaces, fostering a collaborative approach to urban development.

Mike and Johanna Bresnan, from Vista del Valle, Costa Rica, share their sustainability journey.

They also discuss the development of their non-profit, "FUCAD" (The Costa Rica Foundation For

Mike and Johanna Bresnan, from Vista del Valle, Costa Rica, share their sustainability journey.

They also discuss the development of their non-profit, "FUCAD" (The Costa Rica Foundation For Aid and Sustainable Development).

This text refers to one of three videos from TheFunTheory.com, a Volkswagen initiative. It explores how fun can positively change human

This text refers to one of three videos from TheFunTheory.com, a Volkswagen initiative. It explores how fun can positively change human behavior.

One video demonstrates this by making stairs fun, resulting in 66% more people choosing them over escalators, which consume significant energy. The site highlights that making activities enjoyable is the easiest way to encourage better choices.

The initiative also includes a competition, sponsored by Volkswagen, with a submission deadline of December 15, 2009.