A green economy will be a strong economy. Jobs will be in abundance, specialization will be rewarded, and carbon will have less command over our consumers. It's time to insist to our leaders and entrepreneurs that an economy based on sustainability and low-carbon impact is not a weakness, but rather a strength.
A sustainable infrastructure will only be possible through the promotion of ecological design through the entire system of production, distribution and collection of goods and services.
Further Reading
The Story of Stuff - the dirt behind our current economy based on carbon and consumption.