Publications
One Earth develops new materials and packages existing content about (achieving) a less materials-intensive future in inspiring and insightful ways to inform decision-making and social change. And we make sure it gets into the right hands.
For example, One Earth worked with city councils, developers, tenant groups, homeowners and service providers to put the Eco-Strata Guide into practice, lessening the impact of building renovations and improving the efficiency of existing multi-family dwellings. Hopefulness stems from knowing that the future we seek is achievable and from inspiring action through clear communication and new capabilities.
One Earth builds the capacity of change-makers through training opportunities, how-to guides, multi-media communication, personal relations as it is about the “memes” themselves.
The One Earth team undertakes a number of research projects around sustainable consumption and production to contribute to, and build on, the body of knowledge. These are published as academic articles and as practical reports and briefings. Individually, team members also publish articles. Bill Rees’ full publications list can be found on his website.
One Earth builds the capacity of change-makers through training opportunities, how-to guides, multi-media communication, personal relations as it is about the “memes” themselves.
The One Earth team undertakes a number of research projects around sustainable consumption and production to contribute to, and build on, the body of knowledge. These are published as academic articles and as practical reports and briefings. Individually, team members also publish articles. Bill Rees’ full publications list can be found on his website.
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VOICES OF NEW ECONOMIES (2015) (PDF - 2 MB)
As part of Cities for People, One Earth and the Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet) joined forces to crowdsource definitions of new economies. What began as a series of blogs has been assembled into this compendium report. The compendium gives voice to innovative leaders who are finding different paths forward, and it helps us map out key ideas, patterns and perspectives in the new economies space. |
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SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION FRAMING: A RESEARCH SUMMARY (2015) (PDF, 4MB)
Cara Pike, Social Capital Strategies with One Earth
How do we talk about sustainable consumption and production? What are the best ways to frame and communicate this topic?
This research project focused on gaining a better understanding of how Canadians and Americans view sustainable consumption and production, particularly city sustainability directors. We look at the challenges and opportunities that exist for developing new cultural narratives that effectively engage stakeholders. This report attempts to summarize the state of Canadian and U.S. public opinion around sustainable production and consumption issues, as well as the opportunities and barriers for engagement on this issue. It draws from more than 23 Canadian and U.S. opinion polls, 20 academic studies, and 16 media stories on public opinion and communication trends related to sustainable production and consumption. The report was also informed by 9 interviews with thought leaders on sustainable production and consumption issues with a focus on municipal leaders; as well as a review of 25 nonprofit, government and research websites. This report was developed and written by Cara Pike, Social Capital Strategies in consultation with and supported by One Earth as part of a grant from The J. W. McConnell Family Foundation Cities for People initiative.
Cara Pike, Social Capital Strategies with One Earth
How do we talk about sustainable consumption and production? What are the best ways to frame and communicate this topic?
This research project focused on gaining a better understanding of how Canadians and Americans view sustainable consumption and production, particularly city sustainability directors. We look at the challenges and opportunities that exist for developing new cultural narratives that effectively engage stakeholders. This report attempts to summarize the state of Canadian and U.S. public opinion around sustainable production and consumption issues, as well as the opportunities and barriers for engagement on this issue. It draws from more than 23 Canadian and U.S. opinion polls, 20 academic studies, and 16 media stories on public opinion and communication trends related to sustainable production and consumption. The report was also informed by 9 interviews with thought leaders on sustainable production and consumption issues with a focus on municipal leaders; as well as a review of 25 nonprofit, government and research websites. This report was developed and written by Cara Pike, Social Capital Strategies in consultation with and supported by One Earth as part of a grant from The J. W. McConnell Family Foundation Cities for People initiative.
ECO-STRATA GUIDE (PDF, 3.8MB)
The Eco-Strata Guide is a resource for reducing the ecological footprint of existing multi-family dwellings in Metro Vancouver, particularly as a result of economies of scale. The project is focused on the opportunities for advancing sustainability, particularly as a result of economies of scale. The practical guidebook (and website) assists strata councils, cooperatives, developers and management companies. Partners include the Condominium Home Owners’ Association (CHOA), the Lighthouse Sustainable Building Centre with funding from the Real Estate Foundation of BC. Download the guide and dialogue at www.eco-strata.com. It was launched in 2009. See: www.eco-strata.com. Prinet, E., Timmer, D, and Timmer, V. (2009) Eco-Strata Guide: A Green Guide for Multi-Family Dwellings in Metro Vancouver. Vancouver, Canada.
SUSTAINABLE HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION REPORT (PDF)
One Earth partnered with Consumers Council of Canada to produce a report for Industry Canada’s Office of Consumer Affairs entitled “Sustainable Household Consumption: Key Considerations for a Canadian Strategy”. This report presents key considerations and elements of a household consumption strategy for Canada, within the context of the federal government’s current efforts to develop a Sustainable Consumption and Production Framework. Examining what sustainable household consumption means in a Canadian context is important insofar as the average Ecological Footprint of Canadians is significantly larger than what the Earth can sustain in the long term; indeed, were everyone around the world to adopt a typical Canadian lifestyle, four Earth-like planets would be necessary to support this way of living. The challenge is great: to maintain–and even enhance–quality of life of all Canadian citizens, while reducing by some 80% their material and energy demands. Household consumption is at the heart of these concerns, and should therefore be an integral part of any national sustainability plan in Canada. Embedding the household strategy within this broader SCP framework is essential, as a central conclusion of this report is that households cannot advance sustainable consumption on their own but require collective solutions and collective actions by government and other stakeholders. (March 2009, Released June 2009). Timmer, V. Prinet, E., and Timmer. D. (2009) Sustainable Household Consumption: Key Considerations and Elements for a Canadian Strategy. Consumers Council of Canada. Toronto, Canada.
NORTH AMERICAN ACTOR AND ACTIVITY MAP ON SCP (PDF)
One Earth produced a North American Actor & Activity Map on Sustainable Consumption and Production, as a project for Industry Canada. It is a detailed report that maps out actors and activities in Canada and the USA engaged in advancing SCP. It explores production and consumption as a system, identifies some of the key communities of practice already engaged in this field in North America, and provides recommendations to the Government of Canada on its possible roles to promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production. Prinet, E., Moulé, D, Timmer, V. and Timmer, D. (2011) North American Actor and Activity Map on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP). Vancouver, Canada. Report published for Industry Canada.
HIGHLIGHTED PUBLICATIONS
Timmer, V., Prinet, E., Timmer, D., and Rees, W. (2012) Advancing Sustainable Production and Consumption through Practice-Research Engagement. Paper presented at the Global Research Forum on Sustainable Consumption and Production workshop 13 – 15 June 2012 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Timmer, V., Rees, W.E., Prinet, E., Timmer, D., and Moore, A. (2012) Do sustainable lifestyle experiments actually reduce footprints? Defining Elements of a Monitoring Protocol. Paper presented at the 3rd SCORAI – Sustainable Consumption Research and Action Initiative
Kissinger, M., Rees, W, E., Timmer, V. (2011) Interregional Sustainability: Governance and Policy in an Ecologically Interdependent World. Environmental Science and Policy (4): 965-976.
Prinet, E. (2011) Sustainable Consumption & Production: Background Paper #1. Paper presented at the North American Workshop on Sustainable Consumption and Production and Green Building. Ottawa, Canada.
The Eco-Strata Guide is a resource for reducing the ecological footprint of existing multi-family dwellings in Metro Vancouver, particularly as a result of economies of scale. The project is focused on the opportunities for advancing sustainability, particularly as a result of economies of scale. The practical guidebook (and website) assists strata councils, cooperatives, developers and management companies. Partners include the Condominium Home Owners’ Association (CHOA), the Lighthouse Sustainable Building Centre with funding from the Real Estate Foundation of BC. Download the guide and dialogue at www.eco-strata.com. It was launched in 2009. See: www.eco-strata.com. Prinet, E., Timmer, D, and Timmer, V. (2009) Eco-Strata Guide: A Green Guide for Multi-Family Dwellings in Metro Vancouver. Vancouver, Canada.
SUSTAINABLE HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION REPORT (PDF)
One Earth partnered with Consumers Council of Canada to produce a report for Industry Canada’s Office of Consumer Affairs entitled “Sustainable Household Consumption: Key Considerations for a Canadian Strategy”. This report presents key considerations and elements of a household consumption strategy for Canada, within the context of the federal government’s current efforts to develop a Sustainable Consumption and Production Framework. Examining what sustainable household consumption means in a Canadian context is important insofar as the average Ecological Footprint of Canadians is significantly larger than what the Earth can sustain in the long term; indeed, were everyone around the world to adopt a typical Canadian lifestyle, four Earth-like planets would be necessary to support this way of living. The challenge is great: to maintain–and even enhance–quality of life of all Canadian citizens, while reducing by some 80% their material and energy demands. Household consumption is at the heart of these concerns, and should therefore be an integral part of any national sustainability plan in Canada. Embedding the household strategy within this broader SCP framework is essential, as a central conclusion of this report is that households cannot advance sustainable consumption on their own but require collective solutions and collective actions by government and other stakeholders. (March 2009, Released June 2009). Timmer, V. Prinet, E., and Timmer. D. (2009) Sustainable Household Consumption: Key Considerations and Elements for a Canadian Strategy. Consumers Council of Canada. Toronto, Canada.
NORTH AMERICAN ACTOR AND ACTIVITY MAP ON SCP (PDF)
One Earth produced a North American Actor & Activity Map on Sustainable Consumption and Production, as a project for Industry Canada. It is a detailed report that maps out actors and activities in Canada and the USA engaged in advancing SCP. It explores production and consumption as a system, identifies some of the key communities of practice already engaged in this field in North America, and provides recommendations to the Government of Canada on its possible roles to promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production. Prinet, E., Moulé, D, Timmer, V. and Timmer, D. (2011) North American Actor and Activity Map on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP). Vancouver, Canada. Report published for Industry Canada.
HIGHLIGHTED PUBLICATIONS
Timmer, V., Prinet, E., Timmer, D., and Rees, W. (2012) Advancing Sustainable Production and Consumption through Practice-Research Engagement. Paper presented at the Global Research Forum on Sustainable Consumption and Production workshop 13 – 15 June 2012 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Timmer, V., Rees, W.E., Prinet, E., Timmer, D., and Moore, A. (2012) Do sustainable lifestyle experiments actually reduce footprints? Defining Elements of a Monitoring Protocol. Paper presented at the 3rd SCORAI – Sustainable Consumption Research and Action Initiative
Kissinger, M., Rees, W, E., Timmer, V. (2011) Interregional Sustainability: Governance and Policy in an Ecologically Interdependent World. Environmental Science and Policy (4): 965-976.
Prinet, E. (2011) Sustainable Consumption & Production: Background Paper #1. Paper presented at the North American Workshop on Sustainable Consumption and Production and Green Building. Ottawa, Canada.