Research Categories
Doing some green-related research? Here you will find a list (continually expanding) of green websites by category.
While some websites could fall under more than one category, each site appears only once under the most appropriate category (a subjective choice based on the site's content). Descriptions of each site are included.
This list is informational and not an endorsement of any websites. The Green List does not do an exhaustive review of the sites listed; however, the goal is to include sites that provide useful and relevant information.
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Building
Earthship Biotecture (http://www.earthship.net)
Earthship Biotecture is a global company offering proven, totally sustainable design and construction services worldwide. Our company is lead by Michael Reynolds, the principle biotect and creator of the Earthship Concept.
Design / Construction Services: (worldwide)
Single family residence, Residential developments, Commercial Structures, Demonstration and Disaster Relief Projects.
Green Source (http://greensource.construction.com)
The planning and design of sustainable buildings demands the adoption of an extremely collaborative work model. To get it right, the owner, architects, engineers, and consultants must gather around the table earlier and more often than they might ordinarily. Debate about decisions is typical. Maybe not everyone gets what they want every time.
It's a matter of trust and making the most of everyone's talent. Well, GreenSource is made in a collaborative process that is similar to a well-designed sustainable building. We are separate companies that meet frequently to collaborate and create our magazine and its Web site.
Efficient Windows Collaborative (http://www.efficientwindows.org)
Your gateway to information on how to choose energy-efficient windows.
iGreenBuild.com (http://www.igreenbuild.com)
Goal is to quickly provide you with the information you need to design, build or maintain an environmentally friendly green home, school, hospital or other commercial building using eco friendly building practices and materials.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (http://www.greenroofs.org)
Mission is to increase the awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roof infrastructure across North America and rapidly advance the development of the market for green roof products and services.
Although the current market does not value many of the tangible public and private benefits of green roofs to their full potential, we are striving to facilitate changes that will bring green roof technologies to the forefront of high performance green building design, implementation and maintenance.
Open Architecture Network (http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org)
An online, open source community dedicated to improving living conditions through innovative and sustainable design.
American Institute of Architects; Walk the Walk (http://www.aia.org/walkthewalk)
Leading the sustainable evolution.
American Institute of Architects; Resource for Architecture Clients (http://www.aia.org/susn_rc_cl_default)
Resources (for clients) to help better understand the costs, show great examples, and introduce clients to AIA architects who walk the walk on sustainable design.
American Institute of Architects; Resource for Architects (http://www.aia.org/susn_rc_default)
Resources for architects who walk the walk on sustainable design.
Building Green (http://www.buildinggreen.com)
An independent company committed to providing accurate, unbiased, and timely information designed to help building-industry professionals and policy makers improve the environmental performance, and reduce the adverse impacts, of buildings.
Mission is to facilitate transformation of the North American building industry into a force for local, regional and global environmental protection; for preservation and restoration of the natural environment; and for creation of healthy indoor environments—while promoting the well-being of its employees, owners, and associates.
Inhabitat (http://www.inhabitat.com)
A weblog devoted to the future of design, tracking the innovations that are pushing architecture and home design towards a smarter and more sustainable future.
NAHB National Green Building Program (http://www.nahbgreen.org)
Offers several resources and tools to help builders, remodelers, home building associations, and homeowners learn how to build green, and the benefits of doing so.
One key element of NAHB's suite of green building tools is a green home certification program, which is administered by the NAHB Research Center.
U.S. Green Building Council (http://www.usgbc.org)
A 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.
Live Green Live Smart (http://livegreenlivesmart.org)
A social business enterprise dedicated to creating social value in a significant and sustainable manner. Our organization is focused on green construction research and development and the education of consumers, organizations and tradespeople in the art of green building sciences, giving them the information, tools and confidence to build or remodel in a sustainable manner.
Greener Buildings (http://www.greenerbuildings.com)
A one-stop resource on designing, constructing, and operating environmentally responsible commercial and industrial buildings, created in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council. It features a free, twice-monthly e-newsletter, GreenerBuildings News.
Green Building Talk (http://www.greenbuildingtalk.com)
The place to share, ask and learn about green building products and methods.
Green Builder Magazine (http://www.greenbuildermag.com)
Our newly reformatted publication profiles the most successful, experienced green builders in the country. These green builders provide advice, tips, and award-winning projects to share with you.
Burial
The Centre for Natural Burial (http://naturalburial.coop)
The Centre for Natural Burial provides comprehensive resources supporting the development of natural burial and detailed information about natural burial in your area.
Green Burial Council (http://www.greenburialcouncil.com)
Since 2005, the Green Burial Council has been working to make burial sustainable for the planet, meaningful for the families, and economically viable for the provider.
Grave Matters (http://www.gravematters.us)
Website and blog written by Mark Harris, author of "Grave Matters, A Journey Through the Modern Funeral Industry to a Natural Way of Burial."
Business
Net Impact (http://www.netimpact.org)
An international nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire, educate, and equip individuals to use the power of business to create a more socially and environmentally sustainable world.
Spanning six continents, our membership makes up one of the most influential networks of MBAs, graduate students, and professionals in existence today. Net Impact members are current and emerging leaders in CSR, social entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, international development, and environmental sustainability who are actively improving the world.
LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) (http://www.lohas.com)
Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability describes an estimated $209 billion U.S. marketplace for goods and services focused on health, the environment, social justice, personal development and sustainable living.
We envision our conference, magazine, e-newsletter and accompanying website as an interactive forum for the exchange and discussion of new ideas, a salon for what Paul Hawken, Amory Lovins and L. Hunter Lovins refer to as "Natural Capitalism."
We are not a membership organization and have no member fees. Our goals are to create and develop the staging area to foster LOHAS oriented community development.
Green Exchange (http://www.greenexchange.com)
Green Exchange will be the first business community of its kind committed to environmental sustainability, profit and positive social impact, furthering Chicago's efforts to become the greenest city in the United States.
The 272,000 square foot concrete loft building aspires to LEED Platinum certification and will be home to more than 100 green businesses offering a unique collection of leading edge products and services to the environmentally conscientious consumer.
Sustainable Business (http://www.sustainablebusiness.com)
Sustainable businesses offer products and services that fulfill society's needs while contributing to the well-being of all earth's inhabitants. We provide global news and networking services to help green business grow.
Rather than covering a slice of the industry, we offer visitors a unique lens on the field as a whole, covering all sectors that impact sustainabilty: renewable energy/efficiency, green building, green investing, and organics.
Business for Social Responsibility (http://bsr.org)
Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) is a nonprofit business association that provides socially responsible business solutions to many of the world's leading corporations. Through advisory services, convenings and research, BSR works with corporations and concerned stakeholders of all types to create a more just and sustainable global economy.
1% For The Planet (http://onepercentfortheplanet.org)
Since 2002, 1% For The Planet has inspired members of the business community to contribute 1% of sales to environmental groups around the world. In return, this growing alliance of companies is given the opportunity not only to see their self-worth rise, but their net worth climb as well.
Ecopreneurist (http://ecopreneurist.com)
Ecopreneurist provides news and advice on sustainable and social entrepreneurship. Learn about new green products and services for the LOHAS demographic, and get marketing and branding assistance for your green start-up business.
GreenBiz.com (http://www.greenbiz.com)
The leading online news and information resource on how to align environmental responsibility with business success.
It offers more than 8,000 resources, including daily news and feature stories, reports, checklists, case studies, and links to organizations, technical assistance programs, government agencies, and recognition programs. Its free e-newsletter, GreenBuzz, reaches more than 20,000 professionals every week.
ClimateBiz.com (http://www.climatebiz.com)
A resource center focusing on strategies for companies seeking to reduce their climate "footprint" while saving money and increasing productivity, created in partnership with Business for Social Responsibility.
Its free e-newsletter, ClimateBiz News, offers the latest developments, research, and strategies related to business and the environment.
Presidio School of Management (http://www.presidiomba.org)
Presidio School of Management believes that business holds the power to address the world's most critical environmental, economic and social problems.
As one of the first business schools to focus on sustainability, Presidio is now a leader in a mainstream movement embraced by some of the world's top companies.
Carbon Neutral
Carbon Advice Group Plc (http://www.carbonadvicegroup.com)
The Carbon Advice Group provides individuals, organisations and businesses a much-needed ability to accurately measure the size of their carbon footprint, deliver methods to reduce it as much as possible and then provide a simple, reliable, high quality mechanism to offset the carbon footprint that was left.
No matter how many tonnes of carbon offsets you purchase from us, you can be assured that we will deliver exactly that amount in CO2 emission reductions from internationally verified carbon offset projects that meet the relevant international standards.
The Carbon Advice Group provides its offsetting service using a range of accredited carbon offsets that meet the relevant international standards, such as VCS (Voluntary Carbon Standard) as well as Certified Emissions Reduction certificates (CERs) provided by the United Nations.
Global Carbon Exchange (http://www.globalcarbonexchange.com)
Mission is to develop the single largest pipeline of GHG emission reduction projects on the planet.
* We are a commercial enterprise that generates profits and achieves exponential growth for all our stakeholders.
* We strive for all-round excellence and will always lead innovation in our sector.
* We ensure this by employing, and collaborating with, the best in the business.
* We only embark on commercial activity that improves the environment and that is responsible to, and benefits ALL involved.
* The company is built on integrity and truth. These MUST continue to be our most valuable assets.
* We are active in any region where we are welcome and that supports our objectives and values.
* All employees are passionate about what they do, inspired by their workplace and proud advocates of the company.
* We must strive to be the best example of a sustainable entity, protecting balance, diversity and harmony with life on our planet.
Carbon Fund (http://www.carbonfund.org)
Leading the fight against global climate change, making it easy and affordable for any individual, business or organization to eliminate their climate impact and hastening the transformation to a clean energy future.
We encourage everyone to continually strive to reduce their carbon footprint through sensible energy reductions combined with cost-effective carbon offsets to eliminate their overall carbon footprint.
Live Neutral (http://www.liveneutral.org)
LiveNeutral was created to foster education and action around the imminent problems of greenhouse gas emissions.
We help make it easy for individuals and organizations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions directly and through participating in innovative market-based solutions to global climate change.
Carbon Cart (http://www.carboncart.com)
An eco-conscious e-commerce site carrying online retail giant Amazon.com's entire product inventory that allows consumers to carbon neutralize their internet shopping.
By placing their orders for Amazon products through CarbonCart.com, consumers can purchase carbon credits to pay for renewable energy initiatives, reforestation or energy efficiency projects that offset the carbon dioxide generated in the shipping of their purchases.
Neutral Existence (http://www.neutralexistence.com)
Committed to creating sustainability in our current society by demonstrating how easy and inexpensive it is to become carbon neutral. The project is based on a web based step-by-step guide, outlining each step one can take in order to eliminate their carbon footprint and achieve "Carbon Neutrality."
Our recommended solutions will consist of products and methods which are economically feasible to the average person and can be easily implemented.
TerraPass (http://www.terrapass.com)
The first step you can take to fight global warming is to reduce your carbon footprint through conservation. Then use TerraPass to balance the emissions you can't reduce.
When you buy a TerraPass, your money funds clean energy and efficiency projects such as wind farms. These projects result in verified reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Cleaning
Green Cleaning Network (http://www.greencleaningnetwork.org)
Nonprofit clearinghouse dedicated to sharing information, stimulating discussion and educating the marketplace in order to accelerate the adoption of Green Cleaning for the benefit of human health and the environment.
Green Clean (http://www.greencleanbook.com)
The definitive, step-by-step guide to cleaning better while using nontoxic, ecofriendly products. The Green Clean blog will bring you tips, tricks, and hard facts from Green Clean as well as the latest news about keeping your home and environment healthy and toxin-free.
Green Earth Cleaning (http://www.greenearthcleaning.com)
Patented drycleaning process uses environmentally safe solutions. Find affiliated drycleaners in your area.
Community
Wiser Earth (http://www.wiserearth.org)
WiserEarth helps the global movement of people and organizations working toward social justice, indigenous rights, and environmental stewardship connect, collaborate, share knowledge, and build alliances. All tools and content are free to use. The site is commercial-free too.
Green Festival (http://www.greenfestivals.org)
We're celebrating what's working in our communities—for people, business and the environment. Think of Green Festival™ as a walk through a sustainable community. It begins with finding solutions to help make our lives healthier—socially, economically and environmentally.
Individuals along with business and community leaders come together to discuss critical issues that impact us at home and abroad. Organizations and businesses showcase programs and products that restore the planet and all that inhabit it. Neighbor-to-neighbor connections are formed, and skills are shared to empower people to create positive change in the world.
Institute for Sustainable Communities (http://www.iscvt.org)
We are in the business of unleashing the power of people to transform their communities. Our approach ensures solutions emerge from within the community, rather than being imposed from the outside.
By combining technical expertise and leadership training with strategic investments in local organizations, we are sparking creative solutions and lasting change.
New American Dream (http://www.newdream.org)
Our mission is to help Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice.
We work with individuals, institutions, communities, and businesses to conserve natural resources, counter the commercialization of our culture, and promote positive changes in the way goods are produced and consumed.
Consumer
Organic Consumers Association (http://www.organicconsumers.org)
an online and grassroots non-profit 501(c)3 public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. The OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics.
We are the only organization in the US focused exclusively on promoting the views and interests of the nation's estimated 50 million organic and socially responsible consumers.
Thrifty Planet (http://www.thriftyplanet.com)
Collective database of businesses in the United States that sell recycled or previously owned merchandise. My other goals were to further my need to organize businesses together for environmental reasons. Our planet resources are precious and it is important to preserve them. I wanted to make it easier for you to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Nothing useful should fall into the grips of our local landfills. There are so many outlets that are willing to resell our unwanted materials. Not only that, a good portion of our throw away items are tax-deductible, i.e. the clunker of a car sitting in your garage could go to a teen educational program.
Green People (http://www.greenpeople.org)
An online directory of eco-friendly businesses, organizations and events (since 1998). Our motto is: "Buy Green, Sell Green, Be Green"
World of Good (http://worldofgood.ebay.com)
WorldofGood.com by eBay is the world's first online marketplace to convene thousands of People Positive and Eco Positive sellers and products all in one place, empowering you to shop in ways that align with your personal values.
Respected, independent organizations verify the positive impact every product has on people and the planet. Our goal is to ensure that every choice you make here is a good one.
Me Go Green (http://www.megogreen.com)
It is our mission to help Guide the Chicagoland community towards more environmentally conscious products and services, thus bridging the gap between Chicago businesses and consumers.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) (http://www.epa.gov/epp)
Helps the federal government "buy green," and in doing so, uses the federal government's enormous buying power to stimulate market demand for green products and services.
Geared first to help federal purchasers, this site can help green vendors, businesses large and small—and consumers.
Green Seal (http://www.greenseal.org)
Provides science-based environmental certification standards that are credible, transparent, and essential in an increasingly educated and competitive marketplace.
Our industry knowledge and standards help manufacturers, purchasers, and end users alike make responsible choices that positively impact business behavior and improve quality of life.
EcoLogo (http://www.ecologo.org)
North America's most respected and established multi-attribute environmental standard and certification mark. EcoLogo provides customers—public, corporate and consumer—with assurance that the products and services bearing the logo meet stringent environmental standards that have been verified by a third party auditor.
By certifying environmental leaders in over 120 product categories, EcoLogo helps customers find and trust the world's most sustainable products.
Greener Design (http://www.greenerdesign.com)
News on businesses incorporating sustainable design practices to create green products. Offers, news, analysis and tools to address the many facets of a product's lifecycle that offer opportunities for companies to improve their environmental performance.
We Buy It Green (http://www.webuyitgreen.com)
A place where people can find green products or services and share information about green living.
The purpose of WeBuyItGreen is to promote a sustainable environment through responsible green businesses that are held accountable by a public forum in which we educate one another about green products and services.
Ecology/Climate
Stop Global Warming (http://www.stopglobalwarming.org)
The Stop Global Warming Virtual March is a non-partisan effort to bring citizens together to declare that global warming is here now and that it is time to demand solutions. Global warming is the most urgent issue of our time, and while the problem is of worldwide significance, we recognize that the United States is the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, responsible for 40% of the industrialized world's emissions, and doing the least about it.
The necessary first step must be to encourage Americans to take action. This online grassroots movement is about change—as individuals, as a country, and as a global community. We are all contributors to global warming and must all be part of the solution.
U.S. EPA Climate Change (http://epa.gov/climatechange)
EPA's climate change programs and activities are an integral part of the Agency's mission to protect human health and the environment. EPA's Climate Change Web site offers the public the most current and accurate information on the broad issue of climate change.
World Watch Institute (http://www.worldwatch.org)
The Worldwatch Institute is an independent research organization recognized by opinion leaders around the world for its accessible, fact-based analysis of critical global issues. Its mission is to generate and promote insights and ideas that empower decision makers to build an ecologically sustainable society that meets human needs.
The Institute's interdisciplinary research is based on the best available science and focuses on the challenges that climate change, resource degradation, and population growth pose for meeting human needs in the 21st century.
Earth Hour (http://www.earthhour.org)
Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome's Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.
In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you're from, but instead, what planet you're from.
Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org)
The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world.
UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsible changes in government policy, corporate practices, and consumer choices.
David Suzuki Foundation (http://www.davidsuzuki.org)
Since 1990, the David Suzuki Foundation has worked to find ways for society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us. Focusing on four program areas—oceans and sustainable fishing, climate change and clean energy, sustainability, and the Nature Challenge—the Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that conserve nature and help achieve sustainability within a generation.
World Resources Institute (http://www.wri.org)
An environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people's lives. Our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Because people are inspired by ideas, empowered by knowledge, and moved to change by greater understanding, WRI provides—and helps other institutions provide—objective information and practical proposals for policy and institutional change that will foster environmentally sound, socially equitable development.
The Pew Center on Global Climate Change (http://www.pewclimate.org)
Brings together business leaders, policy makers, scientists, and other experts to bring a new approach to a complex and often controversial issue. Our approach is based on sound science, straight talk, and a belief that we can work together to protect the climate while sustaining economic growth.
Climate Institute (http://www.climate.org)
The Climate Institute's mission is to:
* Catalyze innovative and practical solutions for climate change adaptation, mitigation, and climate stabilization, contribute to
scientific research and communicate the results of that research in an accurate and comprehensive manner.
* Create partnerships among policymakers, scientists, the public and environmental institutions at the local, national and international levels to address the
climate challenge more effectively.
* Provide objective and comprehensive information on climate change risks and potential responses.
Matter of Trust (http://www.matteroftrust.org)
Mission is to link ideas, spark action and materialize sustainable systems. We like to mimick how Mother Nature integrates enduring cycles and provides access to necessities in abundance. We concentrate on ecological and educational programs for manmade and natural surplus.
We Can Solve It (http://www.wecansolveit.org)
A nonprofit, nonpartisan effort founded by Nobel laureate and former Vice President Al Gore. Our ultimate aim is to halt global warming.
Specifically we are educating people in the US and around the world that the climate crisis is both urgent and solvable.
Earth Trends (http://earthtrends.wri.org)
An online collection of information regarding the environmental, social, and economic trends that shape our world.
Committed to the principle that accurate information drives responsible decisions by governments and individuals, EarthTrends offers the public a large breadth of statistical, graphic, and analytical data in easily accessible formats.
Greenpeace (http://www.greenpeace.org)
Started in 1971 by a handful of determined activists. Currently an international organization with offices in more than 30 countries.
Greenpeace is actively working to address the threat of global warming, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and the threat of a nuclear disaster.
Economics
Rocky Mountain Institute (http://www.rmi.org)
An independent, entrepreneurial, nonprofit organization. We foster the efficient and restorative use of resources to make the world secure, just, prosperous, and life-sustaining.
Our staff shows businesses, communities, individuals, and governments how to create more wealth and employment, protect and enhance natural and human capital, increase profit and competitive advantage, and enjoy many other benefits—largely by doing what they do far more efficiently.
Our work is independent, nonadversarial, and transideological, with a strong emphasis on market-based solutions.
Global Exchange (http://www.globalexchange.org)
We envision a people centered globalization that values the rights of workers and the health of the planet; that prioritizes international collaboration as central to ensuring peace; and that aims to create a local, green economy designed to embrace the diversity of our communities.
In a world where the economics of quantity fuels corporate power and political greed, the elite are reaping profits while working people and the planet are left to pay the price. In response to the global degradation caused by this system of elite globalization, Global Exchange envisions an alternative economics of quality centered upon protecting international human rights to ensure that the cost of globalization does not come at the expense of us all.
Green Collar Economy (http://www.greencollareconomy.com)
As business people, we want to make a profit. As human beings, we want to make a difference. Going green as businesses will mean new markets, new products, better relationships with customers, less waste and more profit.
It requires that each of us participate and find new ways to eliminate waste in our companies and our lives. The ideas are out there. Green Collar Economy is the clearing house for those ideas.
Co-op America (http://www.coopamerica.org)
Mission is to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.
Green for All (http://www.greenforall.org)
Green For All is a national organization dedicated to building an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty.
By advocating for local, state and federal commitment to job creation, job training, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the emerging green economy—especially for people from disadvantaged communities—Green For All fights both poverty and pollution at the same time.
Natural Capitalism Solutions (http://www.natcapsolutions.org)
Mission is to educate senior decision-makers in business, government and civil society about the principles of sustainability. NCS shows how to restore and further enhance the natural and human capital while increasing prosperity and quality of life.
In partnership with leading thinkers and groups, NCS creates innovative, practical tools and implementation strategies for companies, communities and countries. Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Chicago Climate Exchange (http://www.chicagoclimatex.com)
Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), launched in 2003, is the world's first and North America's only active voluntary, legally binding integrated trading system to reduce emissions of all six major greenhouse gases (GHGs), with offset projects worldwide.
Education
National Gardening Association (http://assoc.garden.org)
Founded in 1973, is a nonprofit leader in plant-based education. We serve a national audience with timely materials designed to foster an appreciation for the benefits of gardening.
Plants have the power to change our lives. They enable the simple and therapeutic pleasure of working in one's own garden. They play a basic role in providing clean air and serve as a nutritious basis for healthy living. And they are uniquely effective teaching tools. For more than 30 years, NGA has been working to renew and sustain the essential connection between people, plants, and the environment through gardening.
Our programs and initiatives highlight the opportunities for plant-based education in schools, communities, and backyards across the country. We serve as a bridge to connect people to gardening in five core fields: plant-based education, health and wellness, environmental stewardship, community development, and responsible home gardening.
Kids for Saving Earth (http://kidsforsavingearth.org)
The mission of Kids for Saving Earth is to educate, inspire, and empower children to protect the Earth's environment. Kids for Saving Earth provides action-oriented, educational materials, posters, music, and other information support for environmentally concerned schools, instructors, families and kids. Many of our programs have been adapted to the Internet to make it faster and less costly to provide Earth-savers with updated information.
Earth Day Teacher's Lounge (http://earthday.wilderness.org/teachers)
Educational resources and ideas for teachers, provided by the Wilderness Society.
Websites for Earth Day & Ecology (http://www.atlanticava.org/webandcamsites/earthday.htm)
This site is a huge list of websites (with descriptions) that focus on educating kids about Earth Day and Ecology.
EcoKids (http://www.ecokidsonline.com)
Started in 1994, EcoKids is a free, environmental education program that offers curriculum-linked materials and activities for Canadian elementary schools to engage in environmental action.
Children are encouraged to form their own opinions, make decisions, get involved and understand the impact their own actions have on the environment.
Designed to inspire children to become life-long environmental stewards, EcoKids is an invaluable resource for educators, youth group leaders and parents.
Elmer's Glue Crew (http://www.elmersgluecrew.com)
Elmer's Glue Crew Recycling Program™ is a fun, hands-on way to teach about recycling. As a program member, you'll have access to plenty of helpful recycling-related curriculum and fun projects to keep your kids excited about recycling.
Best of all, you and your students also have the opportunity to win hundreds of great prizes, including Elmer's products and more!
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Teaching Center (http://epa.gov/teachers/index.htm)
This site is for both formal and nonformal educators who wish to teach about the environment. It offers background information on a variety of topics, lesson plans, and activities that work in and out of the classroom. You will also find information on workshops, conferences, grants, awards and a variety of other information that will assist you in your educational goals whether you teach in a traditional classroom setting, an outdoor classroom, a community center or in your home.
Employment
Green Career Central (http://www.greencareercentral.com)
We help you identify your green niche, research your career options and take actions to meet your green career goals.
We have created this site to give you the guidance and support you need to match your passion for the environment, your skill set, and your experience, with a career where you can make a difference and prosper.
Best Workplaces for Commuters (http://www.bestworkplaces.org)
An innovative program that provides qualified employers with national recognition and an elite designation for offering outstanding commuter benefits, such as free or low cost bus passes, strong telework programs, carpooling matching and vanpool subsidies.
Employers that meet the National Standard of Excellence in commuter benefits, a standard created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, can get on the list of Best Workplaces for Commuters.
Best Workplaces for Commuters demonstrates that alternatives to drive-alone commuting, such as transit, carpools, and teleworking are economically beneficial, yielding value to workers, employers, and our environment.
Sustain Jobs (http://www.sustainjobs.com)
Sustainjobs.com is the leading global site for jobseekers and advertisers in the sustainability, climate change and renewable energy fields.
Environmental Career (http://www.environmentalcareer.info)
Environmental Career was created to help fill a need for environmental businesses. It is the most advanced and easy to use employment search engine devoted exclusively to providing the connection between environmental jobs and people in the Nation.
Green Jobs (http://www.greenjobs.com)
Greenjobs was launched in 2004 to focus specifically on all aspects of employment in renewable energy worldwide. Our goal is to become the leading provider of RE employment services and information.
At Greenjobs, we want to make it easy for talent and employers to find each other in the world of Renewable Energy and thus harness its greatest potential.
Green Dream Jobs (http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/greendreamjobs.main)
Green Dream Jobs is only open to employers that clearly embrace sustainable business practices and/or have high quality environmental jobs. Since all our job listings carry our "seal of sustainability" we attract the best candidates and the best employers.
Energy
National Biodiesel Board (http://www.biodiesel.org)
The NBB is the national trade association representing the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the US. NBB's membership is comprised of state, national, and international feedstock and feedstock processor organizations, biodiesel suppliers, fuel marketers and distributors, and technology providers.
The mission of the National Biodiesel Board is to advance the interests of its members by creating sustainable biodiesel industry growth. Our vision of the future is that by 2015, biodiesel will be viewed as an integral component of a national energy policy which increasingly relies on clean, domestic, renewable fuels.
Energy Star (http://www.energystar.gov)
A joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
Results are already adding up. Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved enough energy in 2008 alone to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 29 million cars—all while saving $19 billion on their utility bills.
Alliance to Save Energy (http://ase.org)
Founded in 1977, the Alliance to Save Energy is a non-profit coalition of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders.
The Alliance to Save Energy supports energy efficiency as a cost-effective energy resource under existing market conditions and advocates energy-efficiency policies that minimize costs to society and individual consumers, and that lessen greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the global climate.
To carry out its mission, the Alliance to Save Energy undertakes research, educational programs, and policy advocacy, designs and implements energy-efficiency projects, promotes technology development and deployment, and builds public-private partnerships, in the U.S. and other countries.
Energy Efficient Homes Articles (http://www.energyefficienthomearticles.com)
Over 1000 articles about... Energy Efficient Homes.
Repower America (http://repoweramerica.org)
Repower America is the bold clean energy plan to "repower" our country with 100% clean electricity within 10 years.
Repower America means new industries with high-paying jobs. It means lower energy costs. It means replacing coal and foreign oil with clean domestic sources. It is a vital step toward protecting the environment and solving the climate crisis.
U.S. Dept. of Energy; Building America (http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america)
Research towards zero energy homes. Building America is a private/public partnership that develops energy solutions for new and existing homes.
U.S. Dept. of Energy; The Green Power Network (http://www.eere.energy.gov/greenpower)
Provides up-to-date information on green power providers, product offerings, consumer protection issues, and policies affecting green power markets.
Green-e (http://www.green-e.org)
The nation's leading independent certification and verification program for renewable energy and greenhouse gas emission reductions in the retail market.
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) (http://www.reeep.org)
Goal is to accelerate the global market for sustainable energy by acting as an international and regional enabler, multiplier and catalyst to change and develop sustainable energy systems. REEEP works with Governments, Businesses, Industry, Financiers and Civil Society across the world in order to expand the global market for renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
Home Energy (http://www.homeenergy.org)
Mission is to disseminate objective and practical information on residential energy efficiency, performance, comfort, and affordability.
It is the only magazine that thoroughly covers residential comfort issues from the only approach that really works, systems engineering.
Home Energy Saver (http://hes.lbl.gov)
Home Energy Saver is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to make the savings happen. The Home Energy Saver was the first Internet-based tool for calculating energy use in residential buildings. The project is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Green Energy Choice (http://www.greenenergychoice.com)
Founded in 2007 to give consumers a place to find environmentally-friendly electricity or natural gas providers in their area that offer renewable energy.
GreenEnergyChoice is a free service committed to making it simple for customers nationwide to protect the environment through their purchasing decisions.
Food
Shopper's Guide to Pesticides (http://www.foodnews.org)
Get the guide so when you're shopping you'll know which produce to buy organic, and which conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables are okay if organic isn't available.
Enter your email address below to download the iPhone app or a PDF version of the guide. We will also add you to our Farm & Food newsletter and keep you updated about food pesticide issues.
Local Harvest (http://www.localharvest.org)
Organic and local food website. We maintain a definitive and reliable "living" public nationwide directory of small farms, farmers markets, and other local food sources. Our search engine helps people find products from family farms, local sources of sustainably grown food, and encourages them to establish direct contact with small farms in their local area. Our online store helps small farms develop markets for some of their products beyond their local area.
EarthSave (http://www.earthsave.org)
EarthSave leads a global movement of people from all walks of life who are taking concrete steps to promote healthy and life-sustaining food choices. EarthSave supplies information, support and practical programs to those who have learned that their food choices impact environmental and human health.
We support individuals in making food choices that promote health, reduce health care costs, and provide greater independence from the medical system.
VegSource.com (http://www.vegsource.com)
Friendly support 25 hours a day, 8 days a week for your healthy vegetarian lifestyle.
Eat Well Guide (http://www.eatwellguide.org)
A free online directory of thousands of family farms, restaurants, and other outlets for fresh, locally grown food.
Originally a database of sustainably-raised meat and dairy producers, its listings have expanded to include farmers' markets, CSA programs, partner organizations, water-conscious ratings and vegetarian eateries.
Demeter (http://www.demeter-usa.org)
Is the only certification agent for Biodynamic® farms, processors and products in the United States. As a non-profit organization, Demeter's mission is to improve the health of the planet and its people by providing certification of products whose ingredients are grown and processed according to the highest agricultural and environmental standards.
Oregon Tilth (http://www.tilth.org)
A nonprofit organization supporting and promoting biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture through education, research, advocacy, and certification.
Oregon Tilth advocates sustainable approaches to agricultural production systems and processing, handling and marketing.
Low Input Viticulture & Enology, Inc. (LIVE) (http://www.liveinc.org)
A non profit organization providing education and certification for vineyards using international standards of sustainable viticulture practices in wine grape production. These practices are based on a score system consisting of basic required practices, prohibited practices and numerous ecological options.
Health
Mold Inspector (http://www.moldinspector.com)
The Internet's first mold self-help website online since 1999, this Mold Inspector website includes over 300 pages of "how to" guidance & advice on black toxic mold, household mold, mold species, mold infestation, mold health problems & treatments, mold inspection, mold testing, toxic mold testing, mold removal, mold remediation, mold legal claims, mold legal defenses, mold training, mold certification, mold products, plus Certified Mold Inspector & Certified Mold Remediator Directories.
Environmental Working Group (http://www.ewg.org)
The mission of the Environmental Working Group (EWG) is to use the power of public information to protect public health and the environment. EWG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Organizational Goals:
1. To protect the most vulnerable segments of the human population—children, babies, and infants in the womb—from health problems attributed to a wide array of toxic contaminants.
2. To replace federal policies, including government subsidies that damage the environment and natural resources, with policies that invest in conservation and sustainable development.
U.S. Tap Water Quality Database (http://www.ewg.org/tapwater/index.php)
Find data regarding the quality of your local (or anywhere in the country) tap water supply.
Naturally Savvy (http://www.naturallysavvy.com)
We created our information-based website to inform you on the basics of natural health. Living a naturally healthy lifestyle refers to using and consuming natural and organic and green products.
For the most part, these products should not contain harmful preservatives, food coloring, harsh chemicals, growth hormones and/or pesticides, all of which have been linked to degenerative diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes. We want you to understand the importance of living a naturally healthy lifestyle and how you, too, can begin to integrate natural, organic and green products into your life.
PlayPumps International (http://www.playpumps.org)
Mission is help improve the lives of children and their families by providing easy access to clean drinking water, enhancing public health, and offering play equipment to millions across Africa.
We strive to bring joy and play into the lives of African children, better health for millions, and to achieve the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals. We will carry out our mission by installing 4,000 PlayPump® water systems in 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa by 2010, bringing the benefits of clean water to up to 10 million people.
GREENGUARD (http://www.greenguard.org)
An industry-independent, non-profit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program. As an ANSI Authorized Standards Developer, GEI establishes acceptable indoor air standards for indoor products, environments, and buildings. GEI's mission is to improve public health and quality of life through programs that improve indoor air.
Healthy House Institute (http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com)
Strives to be the most comprehensive educational resource available for creating healthier homes.
To this end, HHI treats the home like an ecosystem with many interrelated parts, covering topics in-depth such as air and water quality, building, remodeling and furnishing, cleaning and housekeeping, health and safety, ventilation, lighting, energy efficiency and more.
Women's Voices for the Earth (http://www.womenandenvironment.org)
Women's Voices for the Earth (WVE) is a national, environmental health and justice organization that engages women to advocate for the right to live in a healthy environment.
WVE seeks to reduce and ultimately eliminate environmental pollutants that cause health problems for women, their families and communities. To this end, WVE creates opportunities for women to influence environmental decision-making.
The Collaborative on Health and the Environment (http://www.healthandenvironment.org)
A diverse partnership of individuals and organizations working collectively to advance knowledge and effective action to address growing concerns about the links between human health and environmental factors.
Healthy Child Healthy World (http://healthychild.org)
Healthy Child Healthy World is dedicated to protecting the health and well being of children from harmful environmental exposures.
We educate parents, support protective policies, and engage communities to make responsible decisions, simple everyday choices, and well-informed lifestyle improvements to create healthy environments where children and families can flourish.
Healthy Green Moms (http://healthygreenmoms.com)
Healthy Green Moms is a blog that focuses on healthy living. Here you will find practical & simple tips to inspire you to become as healthy as you can possibly imagine.
Living Green
Creative Citizen (http://www.creativecitizen.com)
Creative Citizen™ is a mental shift: humans don't always have to be users and abusers, they can also be creators. Instead of continuing down the same path of global unawareness and consumption, a Creative Citizen reduces worldwide problems to daily, personal solutions.
Instead of focusing on the fear induced by water shortages, expanding landfills, smoggy cities and the specter of global warming, we focus on one action at a time, knowing that a series of small actions can lead to massive results.
Pays To Live Green (http://www.paystolivegreen.com)
Pays to Live Green will focus on all of my interests including: finance and finding bargains, the environment, alternative sources of energy, organic and sustainable products, nutrition and technology. A major aspect of this blog will be to focus on different ways you can save money by going "green".
Ideal Bite (http://www.idealbite.com)
Offers bite-sized ideas for light green living—ideas for real people who lead busy lives and want to make small changes that add up to big results.
Our Daily Tips cover everything from biodynamic wine to eco-pet products to organic cosmetics. The secret sauce? A spoonful of "incremental environmentalism" combined with a keeping-it-real attitude.
The mission of Ideal Bite is to create a more sustainable world by connecting enlightened companies with responsible consumers who are ready to make small changes that add up. Ideal Bite is a sassier shade of green.
Global Stewards (http://www.globalstewards.org)
The goal of Global Stewards, created in 1998, is to provide environmental tips for sustainable living and information about exciting solutions that are speeding the shift toward a sustainable way of life. This site was created and is maintained by Lea Dutton of California.
Global Steward: someone who, in recognizing their kinship with all living beings, chooses a lifestyle that is sustainable for all life, including future generations. This is a form of conscious stewardship over our own lives vs. stewardship over nature.
The Lazy Environmentalist (http://www.lazyenvironmentalist.com)
Discover easy, stylish and super convenient ways to green your lifestyle. No guilt-trips. Never any sacrifice.
Josh offers insights into cutting-edge products and services, emerging trends, and innovation underway to bring our lifestyles into balance with nature.
Green Home Guide (http://www.greenhomeguide.com)
A trusted, community-based resource whose combination of tips, case studies, expert Q&A articles and regional directories of products and services has helped millions of homeowners create homes that make them feel good.
The Green Guide (http://www.thegreenguide.com)
Originated as a print newsletter in 1994, then expanded into a web site, thegreenguide.com, in 2002, Green Guide was acquired by National Geographic Society in March 2007, as part of NGS' global commitment to inform and inspire people to care about the planet.
Dubbed the "green living source for today's conscious consumer", the GREEN GUIDE makes living in an environmentally-aware way easy, understandable, and practical.
Whole Life Times (http://wholelifetimes.com)
Whole Life Times (WLT) offers readers viable alternatives for living healthy, conscious and satisfying lives, and for creating a sustainable society. In the spirit of true abundance, we engage in socially responsible business practices.
By listing in WLT, advertisers acknowledge that they do business in a spirit of cooperation, fairness and service, maintaining a high level of integrity and responsibility.
Care2 (http://www.care2.com)
Whether you're passionate about green living, health, human rights or protecting the environment, Care2 puts the tools for change in your hands.
The Daily Green (http://www.thedailygreen.com)
The consumer's guide to the green revolution. A green website for regular people.
Green Options (http://greenoptions.com)
Green Options Media's growing network of environmentally-focused blogs provides users with a broad spectrum of information on and direction for making more sustainable choices in their lives.
Both treehuggers and the "green curious" will find information they can use and people with whom they can share their journeys towards a more sustainable lifestyle.
Green Thing (http://www.dothegreenthing.com)
A not-for-profit online community uniting people to act against climate change. Green Thing's basic principle is to tempt people to do one delightful thing a month and so build up a programme of green behaviour one easy step at a time.
Green Living Ideas (http://greenlivingideas.com)
Provides ideas, tips, and information to help you improve the environmental sustainability of every aspect of your life.
Planet Green (http://planetgreen.discovery.com)
24-hour eco-lifestyle television network. PlanetGreen.com is filled with solutions-oriented tips and information that can help you make your life a little (or a lot) greener. Our eco-minded community includes fan sites, articles about how to go green, and forums where users can interact.
TreeHugger (http://www.treehugger.com)
TreeHugger is the leading media outlet dedicated to driving sustainability mainstream. Partial to a modern aesthetic, we strive to be a one-stop shop for green news, solutions, and product information.
Green Living Tips (http://www.greenlivingtips.com)
Earth friendly advice for a greener planet. Reducing costs, consumption & impact on the environment!
G Living (http://gliving.tv)
If you're into living smarter, hipper, sexier, happier, and being part of the "it" crowd, start living G!
Green Living Online (http://www.greenlivingonline.com)
Every issue of Green Living contains lively departments and engaging profiles and features, including natural beauty, eco fashion, fitness and active lifestyles, organic food, earth-friendly green gifts, eco heroes and tips for a healthy home.
Green Mamma (http://www.greenmamma.org)
Environmental awareness, as a parent, is rooted in my desire to protect and preserve our planet's environment for my children and generations to come.
Nature Moms (http://www.naturemoms.com)
The premiere resource for natural family living, a natural home, natural parenting, and a natural approach to health & wellness. Here you will find a wealth of information and tips about every aspect of bringing you and your family closer to a healthier and more natural way of life that benefits you and the planet.
Alternative Consumer (http://www.alternativeconsumer.com)
A unique, upbeat perspective — eco news, green product reviews and useful info for busy folks looking to cultivate a greener, healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.
RiverWired (http://www.riverwired.com)
Provides must-see, eco-friendly news, entertainment, and community to help people live just a little greener — and have a lot more fun.
Nature Conservation
Conserve Online (http://conserveonline.org)
A "one-stop" online, public library, created and maintained by The Nature Conservancy in partnership with other conservation organizations. The library makes conservation tools, techniques, and experience available to a broad community of conservation practitioners. This site is intended to foster learning and collaboration, and provide information and support to anyone making conservation-related decisions, from the staff of conservation organizations to land managers at government agencies to local land trusts to private landowners.
Through discussion groups and information sharing, ConserveOnline is an open forum for sharing successes and failures, and for connecting scientific research with field-based conservation practice. We welcome anyone with documents, data, maps, or images relevant to the science and practice of conservation to make these resources publicly available through ConserveOnline, and to share their expertise through the discussion groups.
National Wildlife Federation (http://www.nwf.org)
NWF works with over 4 million members, partners, and supporters to actively educate, inspire, and promote achievable solutions to everyday Americans in communities from coast-to-coast.
Our conservation work focuses on three major areas that will have the biggest impact on the future of America's wildlife:
1. Confront Global Warming
2. Protect and Restore Wildlife Habitat
3. Connect with Nature
The Wilderness Society (http://wilderness.org)
Since 1935, The Wilderness Society has led the conservation movement in wilderness protection, writing and passing the landmark Wilderness Act and winning lasting protection for 107 million acres of Wilderness, including 56 million acres of spectacular lands in Alaska, eight million acres of fragile desert lands in California and millions more throughout the nation.
It is our calling and our passion to protect America's wilderness, not as a relic of our nation's past, but as a thriving ecological community that is central to life itself. To meet our goals, we use science and collaboration with communities and conservation groups to bring about sensible policies and positive change in land conservation.
Friends of the Earth International (http://www.foei.org)
We are the world's largest grassroots environmental network, uniting 77 national member groups and some 5,000 local activist groups on every continent. With over 2 million members and supporters around the world, we campaign on today's most urgent environmental and social issues.
We challenge the current model of economic and corporate globalization, and promote solutions that will help to create environmentally sustainable and socially just societies.
Kids for a Clean Environment (http://www.kidsface.org)
The mission of Kids for A Clean Environment is to provide information on environmental issues to children, to encourge and facilitate youth's involvement with effective environmental action and to recognize those efforts which result in the improvement of nature.
Kids F.A.C.E. started in 1989, in Nashville by Melissa Poe. The first club had six members. Today there are more than 2,000 club chapters in fifteen countries and more than 300,000 individual members. The organization is the world's largest youth environmental organization. Membership is free to children and teachers.
Aquaverde (http://www.aquaverde.com)
A non-profit association founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2002.
Its goal is to promote and support all initiatives thriving to bring a new dimension to the interaction between human society and environement, in the perspective of sustainable development and dignity of People.
The association concentrates its efforts in priority to the safeguard of water ressources in the Amazon region, which constitute today one fourth of the fresh water reserves of our planet.
The Nature Conservancy (http://www.nature.org)
Mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
We address threats to conservation involving climate change, fire, fresh water, forests, invasive species, and marine ecosystems.
Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation (keep earth beautiful) (http://keepearthbeautiful.org)
International non-profit organization. We want to keep Earth safe for the next generation. We believe that more knowledge about Earth makes it easier to save Earth. Better informed people make better decisions!
Green Volunteers (http://greenvolunteers.com)
The World Guide and Information Network to Voluntary Work In Nature Conservation.
Artists for Conservation (http://www.natureartists.com)
A non-profit, international organization dedicated to the celebration and preservation of the natural world.
National Park Foundation (http://www.nationalparks.org)
Mission is to strengthen the connection between the American people and their National Parks by raising private funds, making strategic grants, creating innovative partnerships and increasing public awareness.
National Parks Conservation Association (http://www.npca.org)
Mission: To protect and enhance America's National Parks for present and future generations.
WWF, the global conservation organization (http://www.panda.org)
Currently there are more than 1300 WWF conservation projects underway around the world. The vast majority of these focus on local issues.
They range from school nature gardens in Zambia, to initiatives that appear on the packaging in your local supermarket. From the restoration of orangutan habitats to the establishment of giant panda reserves.
Almost all our work involves partnerships with local non-profit agencies and other global NGOs.
American Forests (http://www.americanforests.org)
The nation's oldest nonprofit citizens' conservation organization. American Forests is a world leader in planting trees for environmental restoration, a pioneer in the science and practice of urban forestry, and a primary communicator of the benefits of trees and forests.
News/Information
Ecological Internet (http://www.ecologicalinternet.org)
Your Complete Source for Environmental Sustainability News and Action, Expert Analysis, Information Retrieval Tools, Portal Services, and Web Site and Campaign Consulting.
Ecological Internet, Inc. specializes in the use of the Internet to achieve ecological science-based environmental conservation outcomes. Ecological Internet's mission is to empower the global movement for environmental sustainability by providing information retrieval tools, portal services, expert analysis and action opportunities that aid in the protection of climate, forest, ocean and water ecosystems; and to commence the age of ecological sustainability and restoration.
On Earth (http://www.onearth.org)
Award-winning environmental magazine, explores politics, nature, wildlife, culture, science, health, the challenges that confront our planet, and the solutions that promise to heal and protect it.
Are you curious about who's cutting down America's great forests... the newest plan to save Congo's last primates... John McCain's crusade against global warming... why Detroit is stuck in reverse... the sex life of the poisonous moonflower... how Aboriginal Australians set the land on fire... a journey through Canada's wild northern Rockies? In every issue, we deliver stories to enlighten, surprise, and delight you.
Grist (http://www.grist.org)
Environmental news and commentary.
World Changing (http://www.worldchanging.com)
A solutions-based online magazine that works from a simple premise: that the tools, models and ideas for building a better future lie all around us. Brings the reader the most important and innovative new tools, models and ideas for building a bright green future.
Environmental Graffiti (http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com)
An eclectic mix of the most bizarre, funny and interesting environmental news on the planet.
Environmental News Network (http://www.enn.com)
We help nonprofits, governments and businesses from around the world get their information published and read by the people who want to help make this planet a better place.
Hugg (http://www.hugg.com)
Your source for user-submitted green news.
Red, Green, and Blue (http://redgreenandblue.org)
Brings together voices from across the political and ideological spectrums to discuss and debate critical environmental issues and current events.
Environmental Working Group (http://www.ewg.org)
Mission of the Environmental Working Group (EWG) is to use the power of public information to protect public health and the environment. EWG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
EWG specializes in providing useful resources (like Skin Deep and the Shoppers' Guide to Pesticides in Produce) to consumers while simultaneously pushing for national policy change.
Real Estate
Eco Broker (http://www.ecobroker.com)
Your resource for real estate opportunities and energy and environmental information. Professionals and consumers use EcoBroker.com to conveniently find expert information, property listings, real estate agents, and other proven product and service providers.
Recycling
Rethink Initiative (http://pages.ebay.com/rethink/)
Hundreds of millions of retired computers, cell phones and electronics sit idle or are discarded by Americans every year. We need to make smart choices about what we do with these products to help ensure a clean environment for future generations. The Rethink Initiative brings together industry, government and environmental organizations to offer a fresh perspective and new answers to the challenge of e-waste.
On this site you can find information, tools and solutions that make it easy—and even profitable—to find new users for idle computers and electronics, and responsibly recycle unwanted products.
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (http://www.rbrc.org)
A non-profit, public service organization dedicated to rechargeable battery recycling. Founded by the rechargeable battery industry in 1994, RBRC's mission is to promote the recycling of used rechargeable batteries found in many cordless electronic consumer products such as, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, cordless power tools, camcorders, and two-way radios.
In pursuit of its mission, RBRC also collects old cell phones. RBRC's public education campaign and rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling program—Call2Recycle®—is the result of the industry's determination to conserve natural resources and prevent rechargeable batteries from entering the solid waste stream.
Wireless... The New Recyclable (http://www.recyclewirelessphones.com)
CTIA - The Wireless Association® and its member companies are committed to the goal of sustainable development and the environmentally sound management of end-of-life wireless products. CTIA's members that manufacture mobile devices are continually designing their products to be smaller, lighter and ever-more environmentally friendly.
For example, handset manufacturers are phasing out the use of cadmium and lead. CTIA and its member companies have also designed and launched a comprehensive national recycling program, WirelessÉThe New Recyclable™, a program pursuant to which companies collect used mobile devices, recycle or refurbish them, and raise consumer awareness of the fact that their used mobile devices are in fact recyclable products.
Share Technology (http://www.sharetechnology.org)
Since 1996 we have helped prevent the premature disposal of useful computer equipment by providing a way for computer donors to connect with nonprofit groups seeking donations throughout the United States.
Over the years we have provided free online donation request listings to schools, church groups, nonprofit organizations and individuals with disabilities. We continue to offer free listings today to help promote computer reuse.
National Cristina Foundation (http://www.cristina.org)
Every day, across America and around the world, National Cristina Foundation is working to ensure that used computer technology resources that no longer meet an enterprise's or an individual's needs are given a second productive life as a tool for developing human potential.
The Foundation encourages corporations and individuals to donate their surplus and used computers, software, peripherals and related business technology wherever this equipment is located.
My Green Electronics (http://www.mygreenelectronics.org)
Through responsible use, reuse and recycling of electronics, the consumer electronics industry and consumers can protect and preserve the environment—together... Enter your zip code to find a recycling center near you.
Recycles.Org (http://www.recycles.org)
We are a service project aimed at area businesses, residents, schools, and nonprofit organizations interested in recycling and reusing computers. Our website serves as a regional and nationwide exchange board directly connecting those wishing to dispose of computers and nonprofit organizations in need.
The service is free and simple to use, making it easy to keep good technology out of the waste stream by putting it back into productivity.
Computer TakeBack (http://www.computertakeback.com)
The goal of the Computer TakeBack Campaign is to protect the health and well being of electronics users, workers, and the communities where electronics are produced and discarded by requiring consumer electronics manufacturers and brand owners to take full responsibility for the life cycle of their products, through effective public policy requirements or enforceable agreements.
Earth 911 (http://earth911.org)
Delivers actionable local information on recycling and product stewardship that empowers consumers to act locally, live responsibly and contribute to sustainability.
Both the Earth911.com site and 1-800-CLEANUP toll-free hotline are provided at no cost to the user or taxpayer. Earth 911 centralizes information and resources into a single user-friendly, neutral and non-governmental network.
Freecycle (http://www.freecycle.org)
A private, nonprofit organization. Mission is to build a worldwide gifting movement that reduces waste, saves precious resources & eases the burden on our landfills while enabling our members to benefit from the strength of a larger community.
National Recycling Coalition (http://www.nrc-recycle.org)
The largest national nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement and improvement of recycling, waste prevention, composting, and reuse.
Schools
College Sustainability Report Card (http://www.greenreportcard.org)
The first interactive website to provide in-depth sustainability profiles for hundreds of colleges in all 50 U.S. states and in Canada. Information is based on extensive research conducted for the College Sustainability Report Card.
The Report Card is designed to identify colleges and universities that are leading by example in their commitment to sustainability. The aim is to provide accessible information for schools to learn from one another's experiences, enabling them to establish more effective sustainability policies.
The Report Card also serves as a tool for high school students in selecting a college and for college students in improving sustainability on their campus.
Healthy Schools Campaign (http://www.healthyschoolscampaign.org)
Advocates for policies and practices that allow all students, teachers and staff to learn and work in a healthy school environment.
Healthy Schools Network, Inc. (http://www.healthyschools.org)
A 501 c3 national environmental health organization that does research, information, education, coalition-building, and advocacy to ensure that every child has a healthy learning environment that is clean and in good repair.
Search
Green Link Central (http://www.greenlinkcentral.com)
Green search directory edited by humans.
Technology
Green Supply Line (http://www.greensupplyline.com)
The go-to site for business and technology coverage of the emerging cleantech and green electronics sectors. Green SupplyLine will bring you all the latest news, analysis and in-depth reporting on developments in solar, wind, wave, geothermal, and other key renewable energy sectors worldwide.
We'll report on the deals and investment strategies in the cleantech venture and corporate investing community, and provide case studies of technology startups and new business launches in green electronics.
Plus, Green SupplyLine will include coverage of design-for-the-environment, operational and supply chain issues, as well as developments in environmental regulations and standards around the world including RoHS, WEEE, EuP, and REACH.
Green Technology (http://www.green-technology.org)
A non-profit initiative designed to inform government efforts toward sustainability, providing a forum in which government officials can communicate with those in the private sector who are developing and distributing green technologies.
Ecotality Life (http://ecotality.com/life)
A site dedicated to helping people find new cool green gadgets and teaching them about the booming market of green investing and technology. Our writers spend a lot of time surfing the web and working their network of contacts in the industry for the latest news so our readers don't have to.
Come to Ecotality LIfe for reviews of the latest green technology as well as in-depth analysis on the companies working to bring us a greener, profitable future.
Green Technology Institute (http://greentechnologyinstitute.org)
Green Technology Institute is committed to reducing dependence on foreign oil and developing energy efficient technologies for buildings, homes, transportation, power systems and industry.
Its mission is to strengthen energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in public-private partnerships, making a difference in the everyday lives of Americans by enhancing their energy choices and quality of life.
Green Technology (http://green.tmcnet.com)
The Green Technology World community provides free resources pertinent to all businesses interested in reducing their impact on the environment. Here you'll find green technology industry news, blogs, feature articles, videos and more.
Use these tools to educate yourself and stay current with what's happening in green technology.
Green Computing Impact Organization (http://www.gcio.org)
Mission is to educate and assist enterprise technology users in the design of environmentally aware and responsible information system operations.
GCIO does NOT recommend or specify specific technology solutions, rather we provide the foundational information a company needs to make these decisions and act as an agent for connecting users of technology with the solution providers that can assist them in making green technology migrations.
Climate Savers Computing Initiative (http://www.climatesaverscomputing.org)
Started by Google and Intel in 2007, the Climate Savers Computing Initiative is a nonprofit group of eco-conscious consumers, businesses and conservation organizations.
Our goal is to promote development, deployment and adoption of smart technologies that can both improve the efficiency of a computer's power delivery and reduce the energy consumed when the computer is in an inactive state.
Green Computer (http://www.greencomputer.us)
A small, affordable, efficient, green cloud computer for all of us.
Green Tech Girl (http://greentechgirl.com)
I love technology but I am also quite aware of the negative impact it can have on the environment. Still, I think it's technology that has the most potential to save us. Here you'll find articles on the green tech aka clean tech, such as alternative fuel, green computing, and e-cycling.
You'll also hear about the "green" and the "tech" - from green household cleaners to why Linux is the progressive operating system of choice.
Greener Computing (http://www.greenercomputing.com)
Focuses on the environmental concerns of information technology professionals, covering such topics as energy efficiency, hazardous materials reduction, and disposal and end-of-life issues.
Its free e-newsletter, GreenerComputing News, offers the latest news, tools, and resources on these topics.
EcoGeek (http://www.ecogeek.org)
Daily stories about innovations that are saving the planet.
earth2tech (http://earth2tech.com)
Keeps members of the supporting eco-ecosystem informed about technology startups, entrepreneurs and university labs working to keep the earth green, the water clean, electricity costs lean and the transport infrastructure running.
Transportation
eRideShare (http://www.erideshare.com)
eRideShare puts the power of the Internet to work, connecting commuters or cross-country travelers going the same way. Put two people together in one car instead of separately in two cars, and the greenhouse emissions are cut in half.
This is significant impact. You still get where you want to go, while saving plenty of cash. Maybe you'll even make a new friend or two.
National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (http://www.naftc.wvu.edu)
The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) is a pioneer and a national leader in promoting programs and activities that will lead to energy independence and the greater use of cleaner transportation in the United States.
The NAFTC is the only nationwide alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) and advanced technology vehicle training organization in the United States!
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Green Vehicle Guide (http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/Index.do)
Guide to the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets your needs.
www.fueleconomy.gov (http://www.fueleconomy.gov)
Helps consumers make informed fuel economy choices when purchasing a vehicle and helps them achieve the best fuel economy possible from the cars they own.
Green Car Congress (http://www.greencarcongress.com)
Provides timely, high-quality editorial about the full spectrum of energy options, technologies, products, issues and policies related to sustainable mobility.
GreenerCars.org (http://www.greenercars.org)
This official website for ACEEE's Green Book is a unique consumer resource providing Green Scores rating the environmental friendliness of every vehicle on market.
ACEEE is a Washington, D.C.-based independent, non-profit research group dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of protecting the environment and strengthening the economy.
Hybrid Cars (http://www.hybridcars.com)
Part web journal, part online community, and part hybrid market research organization. As our research continues, we also continue to add pages to share news and information about hybrid cars and their impact.
To help share this content and build a community of hybrid drivers, we distribute a monthly email newsletter and host an online discussion forum. Our research entails interviewing people who engineer, sell, and service hybrids, and those who advocate for their use.
Coulomb Technologies (http://www.coulombtech.com)
Coulomb Technologies offers a family of products and services that provide a smart charging infrastructure for plug-in vehicles. Coulomb's ChargePoint™ Network addresses needs of drivers, utilities, governments, and parking space owners.
Travel
Go Green Travel Green (http://gogreentravelgreen.com)
We recognize that living off-the-grid (read: sans electricity) and using earthworm composting toilets isn't for everyone. But we also love to travel and explore new destination, cultures, and foods. That's why we focus on simple steps anyone can take to travel greener.
From green hotels and public transportation to local food and eco-tours, Go Green Travel Green is your source for eco travel tips, reviews, and news.
Sustainable Travel International (http://www.sustainabletravelinternational.org)
Founded in 2002, Sustainable Travel International (STI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to providing education and outreach services that help travelers, travel providers and related organizations support environmental conservation and protect cultural heritage while promoting cross-cultural understanding and economic development.
Green Vacation Hub (http://www.greenvacationhub.com)
Offers a comprehensive listing of green hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rentals across the globe who are making an effort to provide green travel lodging.
National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations (http://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/sustainable)
Geotourism incorporates the concept of sustainable tourism—that destinations should remain unspoiled for future generations—while allowing for enhancement that protects the character of the locale.
Eco Travel Logue (http://www.ecotourismlogue.com)
Your one-stop Ecotourism Travel Guide where you'll find the latest tales, news and views on eco-friendly and responsible travel.
International Ecotourism Society (http://www.ecotourism.org)
As the world's oldest and largest international ecotourism association, TIES seeks to be the global source of knowledge and advocacy uniting communities, conservation, and sustainable travel.
EcoTrotters (http://www.ecotrotters.com)
Get to know more about sustainable and eco travel and share youre experiences on EcoTrotters.
Make Travel Fair (http://www.maketravelfair.com)
Make Travel Fair was established at the end of 2006 as an online platform to communicate some of the global issues associated with travel, and to encourage education amongst travellers.
Youth
Recycle City (http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity)
Learn how you can help Dumptown become Recycle City!
Tiki the Penguin (http://tiki.oneworld.net)
Hello! I'm Tiki the Penguin. This website is very unusual because it's the first ever to be made by a Penguin. Let me tell you a bit about myself. In my chickhood on the island you call South Georgia in the Antarctic, some older penguins told me about some of the horrid things people have been doing to the oceans we catch our fish in, the land we nest on and the air we all breathe.
I've discovered that websites usually have a mission statement. Mine is simple: I want to help everyone—all life I mean, not just penguins and people—to rediscover how to live together without unkindness, without greed, without waste, without unneeded killing.
EPA Environmental Kids Club (http://www.epa.gov/kids)
The EPA Environmental Kids Club is our Web site for kids. We'll help you explore your environment and learn how to protect it. We've got games, pictures, and stories.
Children and Nature Network (http://www.childrenandnature.org)
Was created to encourage and support the people and organizations working nationally and internationally to reconnect children with nature.
The C&NN news service and portal, childrenandnature.org, offers parents, youth, civic leaders, educators and health-care providers access to the latest news and research in this field as well as practical advice, including ways to apply new-found knowledge at home, at school, in work environments, and in the community.
The network also engages a diverse community of institutes, organizations and industries by providing a forum for publishing and presenting research, reports and case studies on children's health and nature, and related program-development strategies and support.
Green Youth Movement (http://www.greenyouthmovement.org)
A resource for those people seeking information but those people who want to try and make a difference and help our environment.
Our goal is to educate kids all over the world on living green, and to one day establish this very important information as part of the curriculum in our schools. This way we can all make a difference. We can help transform urban youth into successful students and global and community leaders.
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