Welcome to ISF!
ISF is a not-for-profit organization working to support and improve ecological health, through advocacy, research, consultation and education. ISF works to build, support and replicate models of success. Consistent with its ecological approach, ISF engages in campaigns which foster relationships and collaboration. ISF recognizes science and the arts as equally important in building a healthy, sustainable world.
ISF provides expertise on environmental toxins, health care design and healthy food systems and has presented and consulted internationally.
Commons Health Care
ISF is a founding member of the Commons Health Care Network. Distinct from our conventional health care delivery systems, a "commons" health care system is community centered (rather than hospital centered), focused on prevention (rather than treatment), employs local or bioregional knowledge and solutions, involves regenerative design and promotes integrative medical approaches. For more information and to join the network visit www.commonshealthcare.org
Healthy Food Systems
ISF works with local farm initiatives to strengthen and sustain the community's commitment to the production, distribution and consumption of regional and local products. Additionally, ISF has coordinated supply chain efforts to promote the use of healthy and locally grown foods in institutions. ....Learn more.
Mercury, Dioxin and Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics
ISF is nationally recognized as a leader in mercury pollution prevention. ISF has worked on a variety of dioxin initiatives which have help build models for the nation. ....Learn more.
Health Care Design and Operations
ISF, with other organizations, has developed the Green Guide for Health Care; the nation’s only health care design, construction, operations and maintenance guide. ...Learn more.
ISF Presents at International Mercury Free Health Care Conference Penang, Malaysia - July 2007 |  |
Mercury, Dioxin and Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics
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NRDC Announces Three Winners of the First Ever Growing Green Awards - The three winneers of the first ever Growing Green Awards are Will Allen of Growing Power - Food Producer, Fedel Bauccio of Bon Appetit - Buisness Leader and Jamie Harvie of Institute for a Sustainable Future - Thought Leader.
The extraordinary contributions of these individuals are making a difference for how people think about food and our natural environment," said Michael Pollan, best selling author and chair of the award selection panel.