Comments on CityKin: Higher Efficiency is not Sustainability

Great post. Efficiency is a good first step, in pa...

2009-02-03T19:46:00.000-05:00

Great post. Efficiency is a good first step, in part because greater efficiency does lead to smarter use. But that distinction between efficiency and sustainability is crucial.

Valid point, but we shouldn't overlook the importa...

2009-02-03T10:34:00.000-05:00

Valid point, but we shouldn't overlook the importance of efficiency. We need both conservation and efficiency to achieve sustainability. Education about both sides of the coin is critical.

I've thought this before. Even if a new shirt for ...

2009-02-02T12:24:00.000-05:00

I've thought this before. Even if a new shirt for your house is green, do you really need to buy another trinket?

The notion of choice is interesting. I rarely drive on the highway, so sometimes I just do it for fun. I always thought that was weird, but according to this post, maybe it's a good sign.

Very true...'green washing' nowadays has taken ove...

2009-02-02T11:48:00.000-05:00

Very true...'green washing' nowadays has taken over and I think many people are missing the point on what it means to be truly sustainable.

Great post. The issues of efficiency and sustainab...

2009-02-02T09:01:00.000-05:00

Great post. The issues of efficiency and sustainability too often are dumbed down. We can't consume our way out of this crisis.