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A Discussion Paper on Green Convergence Every one of us is ecologically significant.
Our thoughts, feelings and physical sensations, which give us a
sense of identity, are all based on our interactions with the Earth
and other people. If our social, physical, environmental and spiritual
interactions are seen as circles radiating out from each individual,
they all intersect at the point that we call the self. And since
these circles reach out to touch the people and the Earth around
us, our own personal environment is part of all those things. Each
affects the other. There exists a void in our community - a public space, developed and maintained within an ecosystem perspective. This space is dedicated to the transformation of society and business to sustainable practices. Through a variety of activities, this space of Green Convergence is where business, the arts and recreation will converge and, together, move towards sustainability. There is a large demand for Green Convergence. Citizens are becoming increasingly aware; communities have spent countless hours participating in committees, conferences, city councils, workshops, lawsuits and protests that focus on environmentally charge issues and solutions. Many people realize the need to carry out business and daily activities sustainably, but lack the proper context. Green Convergence will accelerate the mission of a sustainable Toronto in a bioregional context; to be "subversive" to promote sustainable policies; to create an ever-widening circle of community renewal and growth; to demonstrate a new mainstream societal model (i.e. beyond the grassroots); to inspire corporations to reinvest in natural capital. Green Convergence is meant to cater to the public that seeks the context for informing themselves and allowing them recreate sustainably. Green Convergence will also provide a space for activities with broad-base appeal, thereby increasing participation in sustainability. Imagine the selection of people that could be reached by holding various events such as concerts, screenings, art installations etc. in a space that is powered by a mixture of alternative energies, is accessible by public transit, and created and operated with regard for the land. Green Convergence will be a multi-purposeful space that will attract a large variety of people through its programs all the while show-casing ecologically sensitive practices. Ultimately, it is an environmental marketing tool. It will provide showcase opportunities for green marketplace, NGO fora, sustainability workshops, and satellite campus for colleges and universities. We invite your participation in this proposition. Click "Next" to fill out the Green Convergence Feedback form - tell us how you think you can get involved. "Plant a NEW Truffula Tree. Treat it
with care. Give it clean water. And feed it fresh air. Grow a forest.
Protect it from axes that hack. Then the Lorax and all of his friends
may come back."
Thank you for taking part in the Green Convergence experience. Support our
project: Sign the online petition (click next).
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