Avoiding long distance transportation is essential to an efficient, sustainable society.
Transportation accounts for more than 1/4 of global energy use and emissions.
Creative
Best practices for an enlightened and sustainable society.
Resilient
Adaptable to change and resistant to disruption
Community
Optimized local interdependence
Transport
Sustainable methods for moving people and things from place to place
Economics Localization
Fulfilling local needs with resources within a community or bioregion&
Exchange Equitable systems of exchange, valuation, barter and trade Food Sustainable methods of cultivating, collecting, storing, and preparing food Decision Making
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Governance Systems of just and sustainable decision making, leadership, responsibility, and regulation Energy Ethically sustainable sources of energy for human use
Localization Resources
BC Farmers’ Market Trail
Regional local markets directory (about 118 miles away)
The BC Farmers’ Market Trail, managed by the BC Association of Farmers' Markets, is a directory of Markets that provide fresh local food in British Columbia.
BCAFM Farmers' Markets Tools & Resources Database
Localization directory (about 120 miles away)
A directory of tools and resources to help farmers’ market thrive. The directory includes a wide variety of reports, links, videos, and other documents for market board members, market managers, and vendors.