American Society of Landscape Architects’ Post

“We know natural resources are finite,” said Amy Syverson-Shaffer, ASLA, sustainability leader at Landscape Forms, but “there is also an ‘efficiency resource’ — and we don’t know the limits of that yet.” Given the extent of the climate and biodiversity crises, there is a need to end business-as-usual. Landscape architects and product manufacturers can work together to pursue efficiencies, reduce the use of polluting materials, and transform design and construction. These approaches will help us all get on a path to zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. A recent discussion organized by the ASLA Biodiversity and Climate Action Committee explored how companies that create products and services for landscape architects are planning for a different future. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: https://bit.ly/4dHx49o Image Credit: Chicago Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois / Sahar Coston-Hardy for Navy Pier, Inc. and Field Operations. Courtesy of Sustainable Sites Initiative

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Thanks for sharing Chris! This discussion with Danielle Pieranunzi and Bryce Carnehl was such a highlight for me. It's so worth it to connect with the amazing folks in our industry who are doing great work to shift to better practices. Momentum is building 🙌

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