The Sustainable Living Handbook was developed by the National Network for Sustainable Living Education (NNSLE), an initiative of the Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals. The Handbook can be used as a self-study guide, or as a basis for conducting workshops on how to living more sustainably. NNSLE defines Sustainable Living as “a lifestyle that is deeply satisfying, fulfilling, and appealing because it is socially, environmentally, and economically responsible.” Participants will learn how to guide clients through a series of worksheets that identify personal values and goals, barriers to living more sustainably, and new ways of thinking about current and future lifestyle choices. A Personal Action Plan is used to encourage workshop participants to define and follow-through on specific actions that move them towards a more sustainable lifestyle, the triple-win, and provides an excellent tool for follow-up evaluation. Materials for this presentation will include a pdf of the handbook and information about ordering hard copies of the handbook, as well as worksheets and other materials for use in conducting workshops with clients.
