"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world" ~ Margaret Mead
Our mission
Facilitate a culture of sustainability
The overarching mission of Sustainable Practices is to facilitate a culture of sustainability as defined by reducing the human-made impact to the planet and its ecosystems. The organization seeks to achieve its goal through the promotion of a global environment that supports the value of all life.
Sustainable Practices Ltd. is a non-profit, IRS 501(c)3 designated corporation.
Our Vision
Establish a cultural norm of stewardship
Human convenience is an expense the environment cannot afford
~ Madhavi Venkatesan
Founder and Executive Director
Sustainable Practices
Our Initiatives
Cape Plastic Bottle Ban
Sustainable Practices Sustainability Film Series
Sustainable Practices Sustainability Film Series
The Cape Plastic Bottle Ban is an educational and citizen advocacy program to raise awareness of the environmental and human impact of plastic bottle consumption. In 2020, we have added to our 2019 Municipal Plastic Bottle Ban initiative with the launch of the Commercial Single-use Plastic Bottle Ban.
Details on the Bottle Ban effort, in
The Cape Plastic Bottle Ban is an educational and citizen advocacy program to raise awareness of the environmental and human impact of plastic bottle consumption. In 2020, we have added to our 2019 Municipal Plastic Bottle Ban initiative with the launch of the Commercial Single-use Plastic Bottle Ban.
Details on the Bottle Ban effort, including upcoming activities can be found on the Bottle Ban page.
Sustainable Practices Sustainability Film Series
Sustainable Practices Sustainability Film Series
Sustainable Practices Sustainability Film Series
The Sustainability Film Series will screen Just Eat It from November 20 through November 29.
Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America
The Sustainability Film Series will screen Just Eat It from November 20 through November 29.
Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on foods that would otherwise be thrown away. In a nation where one in 10 people are food insecure, the images they capture of squandered groceries are both shocking and strangely compelling. But as Grant's addictive personality turns full tilt towards food rescue, the "thrill of the find" has unexpected consequences.
Featuring interviews with TED lecturer, author and activist Tristram Stuart, acclaimed author Jonathan Bloom, and food/agriculture scientist Dana Gunders, JUST EAT IT looks at our systemic obsession with expiration dates, perfect produce and portion sizes, and reveals the core of this seemingly insignificant issue that is having devastating consequences around the globe. JUST EAT IT brings farmers, retailers, inspiring organizations, and consumers to the table in a cinematic story that is equal parts education and delicious entertainment.
Sustainable Practices
Sustainable Practices Sustainability Film Series
Sustainable Practices
Sustainable Practices is our namesake radio show. Our show airs the first Friday of every month at 9:00 am on WOMR. Each episode highlights an aspect of environmental sustainability that impacts us locally but also has global implications.
We cover a range of topics from municipal water quality to recycling with a focus on the importance
Sustainable Practices is our namesake radio show. Our show airs the first Friday of every month at 9:00 am on WOMR. Each episode highlights an aspect of environmental sustainability that impacts us locally but also has global implications.
We cover a range of topics from municipal water quality to recycling with a focus on the importance of local action in protecting our commons.
Our archived podcasts are available on WOMR and are accessible on our Podcasts page.
Support our efforts
We are a volunteer led and staffed organization. All financial donations to Sustainable Practices are used in their entirety to support the organization's focus on raising awareness and promoting civic action to improve human and environmental health. We are committed to fostering stewardship to enable sustainability. All donations are tax deductible.
If you would like to donate your time, we invite you to contact us!
We appreciate your support of our commons.
