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Creating and implementing a new sustainability program can be daunting - where to start? This book is a roadmap for the ABCs of starting a sustainability program for your business. There's no better time to start than now (no matter how long you've been in business). Designed to be a practical tool for any professional, this guide provides a hands-on approach to implementing programs and practices including referencing real-world examples. Whether your business is public, private, government, non-profit, etc., and regardless of its size, you can discover meaningful ways to make any business operations more sustainable. The intent is to create a holistic, integrated, sustainable ecosystem that is both impactful and inclusive. The ideas offered within this book include: How to outline practical steps Suggestions to create a comprehensive program Engaging both senior executives and employees in your efforts Building momentum for your efforts Creating a sustainability mission statement Developing a waste management program Measuring your carbon footprint Folding practices into your employee training Using sustainability in your marketing and public relations Green facilities and ways to achieve this How to create green products and practices Thinking outside the box for events, daily consumables, and more Resources for further reading and development Lael Giebel aims to take the guesswork out of creating your program by providing straightforward suggestions teamed with a passion that invites the full support of the community. Growing up in Berkeley, California, she spent several years in Indonesia and now lives in Central Florida with her husband and four sons. She's a sustainability professional, public speaker, and author who has several industry certifications and an MBA in Sustainability. Currently, she writes straight-forward, pragmatic works about the environment and how to integrate sustainability into your everyday life and business.

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A useful definition of sustainability is, being able continue what you are doing for the next 1,000 years without destroying, or seriously disrupting the natural environment that supports us all. Lael Giebel has applied the wide-ranging concepts of an ecological generalist to the specific field of community and corporate sustainability, and from within the traditionally difficult operating circumstances of the bureaucratic world, she has consistently crafted practical, educational responses to basic issues facing us today. A much needed orderly and pragmatic guide. Phil Hawes, Ph.D Author of The EcoVillage Design-Build Handbook: Creating Sustainable Human-Ecosystems Architect, Biosphere II Finally, a practical guide to organizational sustainability that can work for any public, private or nonprofit enterprise. The author breaks down a complex existential problem into manageable initiatives that can be adopted by any organization. Ms. Giebel tackles the paralyzing fear of extinction with a calming roadmap to organizational sustainability. Gregory A. Rice, M.A, M.B.A Community Development Director City of Inverness, Florida Lael Giebel's approach to sustainability is at once both pragmatic and comprehensive. Her passion for the environment, coupled with her education and experience make her an effective leader in the industry. Graham Hill Founder, CEO TreeHugger.com, LifeEdited, The Carbonauts Sustainability is for Everyone is sure to become a must read for any organization looking to incorporate sustainability measures into their business practices or reduce its environmental footprint. The book is to be commended for its straightforward, no-nonsense approach, and absence of industry-specific jargon. Its usefulness comes from the clear suggestions that are backed by real world examples, and nearly everything suggested in the book can be easily implemented. Professor Victoria A. Beard, Cornell University Inaugural Director, Cornell Mui Ho Center for Cities Fellow, World Resources Institute Lael Giebel is one of the true crusaders to make a change for our world. Her knowledge on the subject and dedication is praiseworthy. I have had the amazing opportunity to work with her as she established and grew sustainability programs. Her passion and drive make her a true environmental warrior. Every company needs to do this. Erika Lance, CEO

"""A useful definition of sustainability is, ""being able continue what you are doing for the next 1,000 years without destroying, or seriously disrupting the natural environment that supports us all."" Lael Giebel has applied the wide-ranging concepts of an ecological generalist to the specific field of community and corporate sustainability, and from within the traditionally difficult operating circumstances of the bureaucratic world, she has consistently crafted practical, educational responses to basic issues facing us today. A much needed orderly and pragmatic guide."" Phil Hawes, Ph.D Author of ""The EcoVillage Design-Build Handbook: Creating Sustainable Human-Ecosystems"" Architect, Biosphere II ""Finally, a practical guide to organizational sustainability that can work for any public, private or nonprofit enterprise. The author breaks down a complex existential problem into manageable initiatives that can be adopted by any organization. Ms. Giebel tackles the paralyzing fear of extinction with a calming roadmap to organizational sustainability."" Gregory A. Rice, M.A, M.B.A Community Development Director City of Inverness, Florida ""Lael Giebel's approach to sustainability is at once both pragmatic and comprehensive. Her passion for the environment, coupled with her education and experience make her an effective leader in the industry."" Graham Hill Founder, CEO TreeHugger.com, LifeEdited, The Carbonauts Sustainability is for Everyone is sure to become a ""must read"" for any organization looking to incorporate sustainability measures into their business practices or reduce its environmental footprint. The book is to be commended for its straightforward, no-nonsense approach, and absence of industry-specific jargon. Its usefulness comes from the clear suggestions that are backed by real world examples, and nearly everything suggested in the book can be easily implemented. Professor Victoria A. Beard, Cornell University Inaugural Director, Cornell Mui Ho Center for Cities Fellow, World Resources Institute ""Lael Giebel is one of the true crusaders to make a change for our world. Her knowledge on the subject and dedication is praiseworthy. I have had the amazing opportunity to work with her as she established and grew sustainability programs. Her passion and drive make her a true environmental warrior. Every company needs to do this."" Erika Lance, CEO"

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Lael Giebel grew up in Berkeley, California, spent several years in Indonesia, and now lives in Central Florida with her husband and four sons. She is a sustainability professional, public speaker, and author. She has several industry certifications and an MBA in Sustainability. She writes straight-forward, pragmatic works about the environment and how to integrate sustainability into your everyday life and business. When she's not reading (and any genre is fair game), she enjoys tending her chickens, ducks, and bees, or taking nature walks with her family.

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