One Planet Communities A real-life guide to sustainable living by Pooran Desai

Foreword. Chapter 1 Using ecological footprinting to define sustainability. Chapter 2 Think Lifestyles - lessons from the BedZED eco-village. Chapter 3 Understanding CO2, greenhouse gases and ecological footprint. Chapter 4 From green buildings to sustainable infrastructure. Chapter 5 Zero carbon zero waste communities. Chapter 6 A closer look at zero carbon and zero waste. Chapter 7 Connect your community locally. Chapter 8 Health, happiness and multiple benefits of green space. Chapter 9 Compact and car-free - simply a better city. Chapter 10 One Planet Living - Philosophy, story and set of principles. Chapter 11 Design and construction of One Planet Communities. Chapter 12 Start with the long term - governance and estates management. Chapter 13 Sell the dream. Chapter 14 Retrofit One Planet lifestyles. Chapter 15 Keep one eye on the future. Appendices. Index. Photo Credits.