A subject that is at the core of nearly every conversation I have, my goal was to simply show others how I frame sustainability, and then how I take the steps I do. I tend to look past the environmental and investment focuses that have come to define sustainability towards systems and program, and it was through this lens that I really looked to focus the 30 or so who were in attendance. As it is through this lens that I have developed my own platforms and solutions in China.

2. What sustainability means to me …. Will we be saved? … or do things need to change?

3. Currently Accepted Definitions - Wikipedia – Sustainability, in a broad sense, is the capacity to endure. In ecology, the word describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time. For humans it is the potential for long-term maintenance of wellbeing, which in turn depends on the wellbeing of the natural world and the responsible use of natural resources. - WashingtonStateUniversity - Sustainable means using methods, systems and materials that won't deplete resources or harm natural cycles" (Rosenbaum, 1993). Sustainability identifies a concept and attitude in development that looks at a site's natural land, water, and energy resources as integral aspects of the development" (Vieira,1993) “ Sustainability integrates natural systems with human patterns and celebrates continuity, uniqueness and placemaking" (Early, 1993) Definitions that are heavily focused on the environment, and all things “green”

5. TV Shows on CNN & Discovery highlight human impact on the environment while CNBC covers investment opportunities

7. Vernacular/ technology are enter mainstream conversations on television

8. Cleantech investment books become best sellers

10. Pressure on governments to regulation and subsidize solutions

11. Pressure on industry to change - to reduce waste and increase efficiency

13. Low Carbon Economy

14. Green Jobs

15. Carbon Offsets

16. Cap & Trade

17. Border Adjustments

18. Sequestration

19. Cap & Trade

20. Border AdjustmentsTraditional Solutions: And the conferences…. ALL THOSE GREEN CONFERENCES

22. … I was left unsatisfied

23. But.. It is more than that Clean Energy Carbon offsets Green Jobs Managed Resources Populations & Labor Consumer Safety Urban Planning & Urbanization Food & Agriculture Landfills & eWaste Overpackaging Healthcare Traffic and Transport Healthcare

24. Building Communities Our Mission: Hands On China’s mission is connecting people – both locals and foreigners in Shanghai who want to become involved as volunteers in community activities with local charities who need assistance. How We Work: Coordinates volunteer opportunities for active professionals, according to their availability and personal interests 2) Support project partners with direct donations, fundraising planning and execution, community project design/implementation 3)Design and manage a variety of community relations programs for private sector partners in Shanghai – CorpWorks!

26. Conduct research, study problems, assess program, & create partnerships

27. Work with social entrepreneurs and NGO leaders to develop capacity

29. Water and Land Management

30. Manufacturing & Materials

31. Energy

32. Food & Agriculture

33. Transportation

34. Consumerism

36. Improve student awareness of the social and environmental challenges in China

38. Renewable Materials

39. Food & Agriculture

40. Forests and Parks

41. Bodies of Water

42. Labor Pools

43. Waste Management

44. Air Quality

45. Life Cycle Analysis

46. Closed Loop mfg.

47. Product Design

48. Packaging/ Waste

49. Logistics/ Transport

50. Ethical Supply Chain

51. Quality Control & Assurance

52. Recycling & eWaste

53. Urban Planning

54. Building Materials

55. Urban Transport

56. Greenspace

57. Energy/ Water efficiency

58. Build Retrofitting

59. Building Operation

60. Affordable Housing

61. Smartgrid

62. Biofuels

63. Transportation

64. Waste-to-energy

65. Water Filtration

66. Clean Coal

67. Renewable Energy

69. Philanthropy

70. NGO Development & Capacity

71. Social Enterprises

72. Cultural Preservation

73. Consumer Safety

74. Community Program

75. Healthcare

76. Education

77. Poverty Alleviation

78. Elderly Care

79. Job Training

80. Rehabilitation & Counseling

81. Financial Services

82. Financial Markets

83. Green Economies

84. MFG Vs Services

85. Urbanization

86. Rural/ Urban Gap

87. Consumer Spending

89. … but that is just me.

90. What about you?

92. Purchase 2nd hand, refurbish “old” items, and recycle when there is no other alternative. Reuse should come before recycle.Tip 4: Engage in the Community Volunteer, explore the community, serve on a board, and help someone outside your concentric ring. Understand the role you have within the community, your impact on the community, and the responsibility we have to the community Tip 5: Teach others … friends, family, & coworkers

93. What is your definition of sustainability?What do you see as the core issues?What are the solutions you see?

94. Will you return home and hope that others will save the world?Or will you engage…. and Be The Change?

95. A Few Resources Books on what else can happen: Books on what is happening: Books on Individual Actions: Books on sustainability:

96. My Sites Learn More : All Roads Lead to China www.allroadsleadtochina.com Crossroads www.china-crossroads.com Cleaner Greener China www.cleanergreenerchina.com Get Engaged: Hands On Shanghai www.hansonshanghai.org Hands On Chengdu www.handsonchengdu.org Hands On Hong Kong www.handsonhongkong.org Follow my Tweet! Crossroads @chinaCSR Cleaner Greener China @greenerchina Hands On Shanghai @handsonshanghai Hands On Chengdu @handsonchengdu