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WHY SUSTAINABLE NOSARA
“THE OSTIONAL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE IS AN IMPORTANT ECOSYSTEM UPON WHICH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY DEPENDS. IN LIGHT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT, PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR GUIDANCE ON HOW TO REDUCE THEIR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. SUSTAINANLENOSARA.COM PROVIDES A GUIDE TO ALL THINGS SUSTAINABLE IN NOSARA.”
—VANESSA BEZY, Ph.D., FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
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Today the world is full of uncertainty. The one thing that isn't uncertain is the need for change. The "standard bottom line" business model no longer fully addresses today's business challenges within global economic markets.
Purpose-driven business leaders are leveraging sustainable business strategies to positively impact our environment and communities--while driving their firms’ success and creating value for shareholders. To weather today's economic conditions, numerous businesses have migrated toward sustainable business strategies and the triple bottom line of profits, people, and planet.
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