SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS
We help reimagine the way communities grow, consume, and connect. Through bold collaboration and nature-inspired innovation, we design practical, scalable solutions that tackle today’s toughest sustainability challenges — from waste and resource management to disaster resilience and circular economies.
PHILOSOPHY
Showing up when it’s hard. Pushing through until we crest the ridge. Doing what must be done. Learning from every moment. Valuing the unique contribution of every person. Seeking the secret wisdom embedded within the fabric of nature.
VISION
Creating communities and systems worthy of our children’s dreams.
MISSION
We collaborate with diverse stakeholders to identify root causes and lasting solutions for transformative impact.
ABOUT US
Sustainable Development Solutions (SDS) partners with communities, organizations, and governments to co-create practical, nature-inspired solutions for complex sustainability challenges. Guided by systems thinking and grounded in local context, we work to build a future where people and the planet thrive together.
OUR VALUES
We are anchored by values that shape our decisions, our partnerships, and our impact.
SIGNIFICANCE
Every choice we make matters.
IMPACT
Transforming the status quo for the better.
QUALITY
Redefining expectations.
RELEVANCE
Meeting the needs of the present moment.
CONNECTION
Honoring the interwovenness of communities and the environment that we depend on.
LEADERSHIP
SDS networks across a vast global community of multi-disciplinary professionals aligned to our values and mission. Core competencies of our team include environmental science, urban planning, engineering, design, community engagement, financing, land development, landscape design, resource management, project management, and coaching.
WHAT WE DO
OUR PRIORITIES
Priority areas are selected for their potential to drive systemic change and lasting impact. SDS addresses root challenges at both local and global levels. Each initiative is informed by data, shaped through stakeholder collaboration, and implemented with a focus on relevance, scalability, and resilience.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Designing systems where waste becomes resource.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Innovative and scalable waste strategies rooted in community.
PLASTIC POLLUTION
Partnering for upstream and downstream solutions.
EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY
Rebalancing accountability across the product lifecycle.
INFORMAL SECTOR
Supporting informal workers with inclusive and sustainable waste solutions.
INNOVATION
Driving solutions through reuse systems and alternative materials.
REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Building stronger systems through sustainable, inclusive planning.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Embedding readiness and recovery into community design.
WHERE WE WORK
Sustainable Development Solutions (SDS) partners with communities, organizations, and governments to co-create practical, nature-inspired solutions for complex sustainability challenges. Guided by systems thinking and grounded in local context, we work to build a future where people and the planet thrive together.
CONTACT US
We’re always open to connecting with individuals, organizations, and communities committed to sustainable impact. Whether you’re exploring a project, seeking collaboration, or simply have questions, we’d be glad to hear from you.
PHONE
+1-336-721-8513
ADDRESS
Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina, United States
INTERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Internships at SDS offer hands-on experience in sustainable development, project design, and stakeholder engagement. Interns work alongside experienced professionals on real-world challenges, gaining valuable skills and insights while contributing to meaningful impact. Ideal for students and early-career changemakers passionate about systems thinking and environmental solutions.