Dennis Wilde, a Principal at Gerding Edlen Development, is a nationally respected green building expert. He helped establish the Sustainable Solutions division of GEDI, which he joined in 1997. With over 20 years in urban planning and design, Mr. Wilde oversees project management, from feasibility studies to construction and tenant improvements.

In an interview, Wilde discussed how The Natural Step influenced his sustainability journey, highlighting the importance of existing infrastructure and occupant behavior beyond new buildings. Gerding Edlen leads North America in LEED projects and, since 2008, has targeted net-zero energy, carbon, and waste for all future developments.

Ann Livingston, Boulder County's Sustainability Coordinator, presented a low-cost public structure in Colorado that has channeled $10 million in private funding. This initiative, focused on a triple bottom line, supports the "Race for American Jobs."

Other featured leaders included Stacy Barr (National Program Director, Veterans Green Jobs), Alice Madden (Colorado Climate Change Coordinator), Auden Schendler (Director of Sustainability, Aspen Skiing Company), John Powers (Sustainable Colorado), and Ravi Malhotra (iCAST).

The "Race for American Jobs: Clean Energy Leadership" was a four-week, coast-to-coast virtual campaign by BICEP, in partnership with We Can Lead. It aimed to highlight the economic and job-creation benefits of national climate and energy legislation, advocating for investment in a low-carbon economy and establishing a carbon price.

The campaign engaged business leaders nationwide through events in Oregon, Colorado, Ohio, and New Hampshire, concluding in Washington on March 10. Each event featured panel discussions with major consumer brands and local clean economy entrepreneurs, contributing to thought leadership in Sustainability, Clean Tech, and Energy in 2010.

John Doerr, a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB), has a track record of backing leading entrepreneurs, including Google and Amazon. His venture capital focus centers on recruiting top talent and building effective teams.

Doerr distinguishes between the Internet and Energy markets. He notes that the energy sector involves higher costs, longer development cycles, and significantly more policy-intensive challenges.

Clean Tech expert Richard Hilt explains various aspects of this new field. These insights are drawn from a presentation he delivered at the Clean Tech Open in Silicon Valley in August 2008.

For more information, visit www.cleantechopen.com. This film was produced by Expert In A Box.

Ms. Green of GetIT discusses Thomas Friedman's theory that cleantech will experience a boom-and-bust cycle, akin to the dot-com era. The key for innovators to emerge as winners isn't solely technological prowess.

Success hinges on mastering fundamental business principles: effectively meeting market needs, assembling a strong team, and executing a robust business plan. These elements, not just technology, will determine long-term viability.

Danfoss IXA Sensor Technologies develops optical sensors for measuring environmental and energy parameters, such as gases and temperatures. These sensors are designed for harsh industrial, marine, agricultural, and horticultural environments.

This technology offers a significant business opportunity for emissions monitoring, aligning with cleantech principles and supporting sustainable development initiatives.

The "Guerrilla Gardening Skate" video documents urban gardener Alex Lee Chang. He uses his skateboard to plant seeds and flowers in unsanctioned public spaces, such as road dividers, transforming neglected areas.

Directed by Remi Bouvier (eggheads) and produced by Fumihiko Okabe (vallicans), the project also features camera work by Riei Nakagawara (C-boyz) and music by Ponchi (C-boyz).

"The End of the Line" is a powerful film exposing the critical issue of overfishing. Advanced technology threatens entire wild fish species, with key food stocks predicted to collapse by 2050.

The film identifies those responsible, including celebrity chefs, and outlines solutions. More than just a documentary, it's a campaign advocating for sustainable fish consumption, marine protected areas for ocean recovery, and a new ethic of responsible fishing.

"Tapped," a film by Stephanie Seochtig, examines the bottled water industry's impact on our health, climate change, pollution, and reliance on oil. For more information, visit www.tappedthemovie.com.

Americans purchase 29 billion single-serve water bottles annually, with production occurring in petrochemical plants.

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Burgerville exemplifies what a quick-service restaurant can achieve within its community. It stands as a testament to positive impact.

Their commitment to local, sustainable, and delicious offerings sets a high standard for the industry.

"The Roots of Sustainability Thinking" by Dr. Karl-Henrik Robert, a Swedish cancer doctor, explores his journey in founding The Natural Step. He established this initiative to introduce scientific principles into environmental debates and provide a robust framework for action.

In an interview by filmmaker Barry Heidt, Robert discusses his personal path to creating a shared vision for planetary well-being and achieving prosperous lives without environmental degradation. More videos on Portland's sustainability progress are available on The Natural Step's YouTube channel.

This is the inaugural short film of a new series.

It was produced by Jelly Helm and Grow Film, commissioned by Oregon Humanities.

Kip Ward, owner of the Historic Anchor Inn in Lincoln City, Oregon, shares insights on sustainable living.

He emphasizes the critical importance of taking the initial step.

Ward encourages individuals to simply get started on their sustainability journey.

This documentary, a collaboration by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and Northern Light Productions, explores the benefits of land use planning for urban development. It also examines the costs to farmers when city boundaries are established.

Sustainable development involves key issues such as economic growth, gentrification, local food and farming, property rights, and civic participation.

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

During the reboot of the world's economy, Geoff Mulgan, CEO of the National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts (NESTA) and a visiting professor, proposes a transformative approach. Instead of allocating bailout money to failing old industries, he suggests utilizing stimulus funds to establish new, socially responsible companies, aiming to improve the world.

Mulgan also questions the effectiveness of GDP as a measurement tool for a new, sustainable economy. His insights are available on http://www.ted.com.

The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) presents a documentary exploring ocean acidification, a startling phenomenon that threatens marine life on a scale not seen for tens of millions of years. Featuring Sigourney Weaver, the film originally aired on Discovery Planet Green.

Additional videos are available on the NRDC YouTube channel.

Eco-philosopher Joanna Macy, author of "The Work That Reconnects," proposes the "Great Turning." This concept represents a third major revolution, following the agricultural and industrial ages.

In 2005, Macy critiqued our profit-driven economic system, deeming it unsustainable. She emphasized that a fundamental shift in our values is crucial for a necessary change in consciousness, noting this is an incredible time to be alive.

Learn more at Ms. Macy's Website.

Chris Laszlo's new book, *Sustainable Value: How the World's Leading Companies Are Doing Well by Doing Good*, argues that sustainability presents a significant opportunity, rather than a cost. Learn more about Chris Laszlo.

Purchase *Sustainable Value* on Amazon or visit your local bookstore.

Victor d'Allant, Executive Director of Social Edge, discussed his activities at the Skoll World Forum.

He also shared a story about a community henhouse in Burkina Faso, West Africa.