Street Smart Sustainability

Afterword

Thank you for reading this book. We hope you found it helpful. Pursuing a sustainable enterprise is a noble endeavor. You will not be traveling in the footsteps of the status quo; you will be leading on a new path. The journey may be difficult and challenging, but ultimately, you will be creating a better quality of life for the next generation, and hopefully generations to come will recognize your sacrifices and effort.

We wrote this handbook on sustainability with the idea that it would cover the bulk—80 percent—of what it takes to be sustainable profitably. The truth is, now that you have begun to take the steps to achieve this 80 percent, you have probably found that you and your employees really like it. It’s fun, it’s a great ...