ONE PLANET LIVING
Supporting the planet with action, not just words
One Planet Living is an international sustainability initiative based on the idea that we all need to live within the limits of one planet’s natural resources. We take those words to heart. In fact, The River District is the first community in the Southeast to use the One Planet Living Framework to guide all aspects of sustainability, and only the 3rd in the U.S.
OPL at The River District
WE ARE IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS IN EACH OF THESE ELEMENTS
10 elements of one planet living - *We have set lofty goals, but won't be a zero carbon community
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
EQUITY & LOCAL ECONOMY
CULTURE & COMMUNITY
LAND & NATURE
SUSTAINABLE WATER
LOCAL & SUSTAINABLE FOOD
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT
MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
ZERO WASTE
ZERO CARBON
SUPPORTING THESE PRINCIPLES THE COMMUNITY WILL FEATURE:
500+ ACRES
of preserved green space & connections to nature
ENHANCED BIODIVERSITY
Partnering with local non-profits to reduce invasive species and enhance natural areas for longevity
WASTE REDUCTION
Partnerships to offer community-wide composting
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Energy efficiency in homes and commercial buildings promoted through recommended certifications (LEED, NGBS, Energy Star)
