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Interesting way to present/visualize/allow comments on sustainability performance. Note inclusion of ecological/economic/social indicators, clear presentation of trends, and opportunity for comments/discussion at right.

The Global Reporting Initiative is "a network-based organization that has pioneered the development of the world's most widely used sustainability reporting framework and is committed to its continuous improvement and application worldwide." The GRI adopts an inclusive approach, with a variety of ecological, economic, and social indicators.

An interesting article on the development side of "sustainable development." Perhaps economic measures are indeed overrated?

BEST stands for Oregon Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies Center.  BEST represents an ecological modernization approach to sustainability, with a strong emphasis on green technology and business investment, while other dimensions are not emphasized.

Home page for UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, 2005-2014.  One fascinating aspect is its breadth compared with sustainability education in the US: as the page summarizes the Decade "is a vision of development that encompasses populations, animal and plant species, ecosystems, natural resources and that integrates concerns such as the fight against poverty, gender equality, human rights, education for all, health, human security, intercultural dialogue, etc."

"2nd most beautiful school in the country incorporates sustainability into their beauty." Cant get environmental publicity much better than that, or a better reason to thus become the 1st most beautiful school. Despite what whether or not you agree with Julie Guthman on the locavore movement, you cant deny that local food is a hot topic. I firmly stand with the belief that local food is a crucial part of sustainability, regardless of political action. (Sure, political action is crucial too, but not necessarily for everyone. And even for those who are politically involved, that shouldnt exclude local action!) Like the movement to put solar panels on the white house, this would be, most importantly, a statement about our eco-awareness. We could even include in the press release a disclaimer saying that we think critically enough to know that local food isnt (in and of itself) the solution. But we can also explain that we know its important to do small as many things as possible on the individual scale; doing so keeps us mindful of the impacts of our day-to day individual choices and lifestyles, and it keeps us from getting lost in the theoretical world of politics and economics. PLUS this would align perfectly with the proposed new LC permaculture garden and the institutionalization (meaning turn them into something equivalent to College Outdoors instead of flaky club projects) of all three LC gardens.

search "edible landscaping" in google images to see just how beautiful it can be.