August 7-
ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE, Snowmass, CO www.rmi.org
An interesting foundation that is working to inform the private sector and thus create change that is market driven. The have a nearly energy neutral building, 40 some odd employees, and lots of opportunities to get involved. Through integrated design solutions based on the idea of Natural Capitalism (see the RMI webpage for links to this) they embody many of the diverse areas that impact businesses, and find ways to make them more successful. It's the multi-dimensional approach that I've been searching for and it seems to be working!
The three areas of focus are Energy and Resources Services (ERS), Green Development Services (GDS), and Integrated Design Practice (IDP).

It was exciting to see such a diverse range of projects all being successful from a rural backdrop, although the Aspen valley is developing rapidly, not as rapidly as Eagle County. According to one, Aspen is trying to become the largest ecotourist spot. It will be interesting to follow those developments. Everywhere is still short of sustainaibility, or even enhancing the area in which they live and work, but I have yet to doubt the possibility of it. It just takes dedicated individuals who can live for today, while looking towards the future.