Weekend Writing Idea for January 11, 2008

Weekends are a time for rest, but they are also, for most of us, a time for writing. So if you're going into the weekend without any firm plans for what to write about, consider pondering the possibilities of the following topic:

Sustainability

Sustainability is hot topic right now. It is being incorporated into social policy, new building constructions, and everyday living. The idea of sustainability has even eclipsed the concept of recycling and simply "green energy" (though this latter topic is not yet in danger of becoming passe). After all, most communities haven't expanded their ability to recycle certain types of plastics (curb-side recycling collection is often limited to #1 and #2 plastics) in the years that this service has been available - at least in the U.S. Sustainability, at a very basic level, incorporates long-lasting and harmless (or less harmful) energy production or usage (environmental accountability), awareness of the environment and the health of future generations, and little or no resource depletion.

The concept of sustainability offers a great variety of article focuses:

Sustainability today
What is sustainability?
Constructions that have been built using sustainability principles
Sustainable design features
Architecture firms that focus on sustainability
Most sustainable communities/cities/states/countries/cultures
Natural vs. man-made sustainability
How to incorporate sustainability into a new home or old home
How to incorporate sustainability into daily living
Sustainable clothing/food/automobiles/transportation
Sustainability and charities
Sustainability and politics/history/religion/organizations
The future of sustainability

You may have a different take on the idea of sustainability, or you may take one of the above ideas and put your own twist on it. "Sustainability" is a catchphrase that is becoming more popular in business, the media, and other commercial sectors. Constant Content has various articles about green energy and recycling, but it could use some articles about sustainability.

If you're having trouble getting inspired, check out the plans for Crystal Island, a huge construction set to be built in Moscow using sustainable design features.

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