In today’s sustainability world, one of the biggest barriers for most individuals is to understand all the phrases and terminology associated with sustainability. Phrases like Farm to Table, Natural Capitalism, Pasture Raised, Food Miles, Food Security and Biomimicry can be confusing to consumers, workers and employees on what they mean and how they apply.
There are two projects that are helping in this sustainability terminology confusion. The Lexicon of Sustainability is a project by Douglas Gayeton who has done photographs and images to represent these sustainability words. They have a program whereas you can display these photos in your local community or office building for a period of time, to help educate staff.
The International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) also has a lexicon project in progress. This project brings together a diverse group of sustainability professionals to build a common consensus and definition on the terminology used by sustainability professionals.
The following is a list of resources that provide a glossary of sustainability terminology;
Watch About The Lexicon of Sustainability
PBS Series The Lexicon of Sustainability
Douglas & Laura Gayeton: Lexicon of Sustainability
You can also offer training to your staff or community on sustainability that helps educate them on the terminology, frameworks and theories of sustainability. Contact us for more information.