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Sustainable Consumption Toolkit

This toolkit was developed as part of the Urban Sustainability Directors Network’s suite of Innovation Products. The Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) is a peer-to-peer network of local government professionals from cities across the United States and Canada dedicated to creating a healthier environment, economic prosperity, and increased social equity. The USDN Innovation Fund supports collaborations of four or more member communities to develop innovations that address city-identified problems or opportunities in sustainability, or scale up proven innovations.

Resource Details

Organization: Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN)
Date: 11/9/2022
Resource Type: Toolkit
Topic: Green Space, Sustainable Buildings, Transportation, Water Equity

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