Considers that beauty is inherent to sustainability; for how things look and feel is as important as how they're made. Drawing from a wealth of scientific research, the author demonstrates that form and image can enhance conservation, comfort, and community at every scale of design, from products to buildings to cities.

Studies show that women are more likely to support environmental causes through voting, activism, and consumer choices. Informal conversations with architects, designers, consultants, policymakers, educators, and students.are explored.

Discusses the ways in which design thinking is evolving and being applied to a much wider spectrum of social and environmental issues,

Go behind the scenes at a local recycling facility. Learn how our garbage is extracted, produced, distributed, consumed and disposed of. (Global Footprints on the Environment )