The Model of Transition for Sustainable Living (MTSL) program consists of twelve modules—one of which will be covered each month, from December 2010 through November, 2011.  Together they will provide an overall perspective on current thinking and technology, as well as practical skills for everyday sustainable living.  The MTSL program includes a Workbook/Planner, a Reader, a Resource Directory, a Journal, and a series of Visual Aides. (read more below)

Overview of Module 1:

Introduction to A Model of Transition for Sustainable Living

Program Overview and Introduction to Course Materials and Resources: 
Workbook/Planner, Reader, Resource Directory, Journal, and Visual Aides. 
Course Outline and Requirements. 
Principles and Ethics of Course Foundation. 
Visioning. 
Time Management. 
The Identification of the Why. 
Program Commitment. 

Homework: 
Assessing Carbon Footprint

Course modules to follow will be:

Module 2:  Adaptations

Module 3:  Health & Wellness

Module 4:  The Home Environment

Module 5:  Waste

Module 6:  Water

Module 7:  Food Production

Module 8:  Energy

Module 9:  Emergency Preparedness

Module 10:  Transportation

Module 11:  Food Preparation & Preservation

Module 12:  Tools & Technology

For more information, please contact Angel Rodriguez: angel@transitionsebastopol.org or call 707-477-4564.

About the Model of Transition for Sustainable Living (MTSL) program

The program has been designed to work in concert with local participating businesses and organizations.  The mission of the program is to empower you to act; to transition you from wherever you are today, to a lifestyle that is highly sustainable, within the one-year time period of the course.  Therefore, the program consists of 20% theory and 80% practical application. 

Regular classes begin on January 15 and 16. Through 2011, classes will continue the second weekend of every month (except December).

The January theme of the month will be "Adaptations"!  Join us in a Carbon-Free Diet to start the year with.  Lose 5000 pounds of carbon in one month by making simple adaptations. 
 
2011 Schedule
January 15 & 16          Intro to Sustainable Living:  Adaptations
February 12 & 13        Health & Wellness
March 12 & 13             Food Production
April 9 & 10                  Water
May 14 & 15                 Waste
June 11 & 12                Transportation
July 9 & 10                   Tools
August 13 & 14             Food Preparation
September 10 & 11      Emergency Preparedness/CERT Training
October 8 & 9                Energy
November 12 & 13        Technology
December 10 & 11       Home Environment
 
 
For more information, please contact Angel Rodriguez: wegreenyou@yahoo.com or 707-477-4564