Carbon offsets, earth friendly products, recycling

Use our green directory to learn about carbon offsets and how to save energy with solar technology; how to reduce your carbon footprint, where to recycle, and budget-friendly ways to protect the environment.... (more)

Education, policy and advocacy at globalgreen.org

News on topics like design, architecture, cars, science and health at treehugger.com

Environmental news and commentary at grist.org

Consumer information from the administrators of the LEED ratings greenhomeguide.org

List surplus goods to give to Charities and Nonprofits. Throw used or outdated items into the Business section for refurbishing, recycling and reuse: throwplace.com

One person's trash can be another person's treasure. Connect to other people in your area and swap things you no longer need.
freecycle.org

Fundraising programs for nonprofits, groups and associations. Recycles and pays cash for ink jet, laser, toner and fax cartridges, also cell phones. recycleplace.com

National Recycling Coalition: find places that recycle automotive, batteries, steel etc recycle.net

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Appliances (oven, washer, dryer etc.): donate to local shelter or
recycle-steel.org

Batteries: batteryrecycling.com
or call 1-800-8-BATTERY

Bicycles: Try local bike shops that might host special bike recycling programs or bikeworks.org

Building materials (usable flooring, drywall, windows, plumbing etc.)
loadingdock.org

Cell phones: wirelessfoundation.org or
collectivegood.com

Clothing, shoes: dressforsuccess.org (business attire), glassslipperproject.org (formal wear)

Computers and Monitors:
computertakeback.com
cristina.org,
sharetechnology.org ,
svtc.org
backthruthefuture.com
pcsforschools.org or
eiae.org

Eyeglasses: drop off at your local LensCrafters store which which will donate them to underprivileged people in the  States and abroad

Furniture: Try local shelters and charities

Motor Oil: Most local service stations or recycleoil.org

Packaging supplies (peanuts, bubblewrap, boxes): Your local UPS Store
or call 1-800-828-2214 to find the  nearest location that will accept these materials

Paint: try earth911.org to find out where to recycle paint in your  area. Also try habitat.org

Shoes: Nike's Reuse-a-Shoe program recycles sneakers (any brand) to make material for athletic fields like tennis courts. nikereuseashoe.com

For best ways to save water in and around the house
h2ouse.org

Locate retailers of energy efficient appliances
energyguide.com

Check out the Appliance Guide to compare energy consumption
 coned.com/customercentral

Up-to-date info on energy-efficient appliances aceee.org

Info on the government's Energy Star program
energystar.gov

Save gas with better driving techniques and vehicle mods EcoModder.com

The first federal agency to offer carbon offsets will re-plant trees and forests with your donation at carboncapitalfund.org

Buy offsets for airline travel at sustainabletravel.com which will invested in energy-efficient and renewable energy projects.

Calculate your daily carbon dioxide output at terrapass.com and buy "Terra Passes" to balance out your emissions.

Read about what others are doing to be more green. You can also balance your carbon dioxide emissions by buying BeGreen carbon offsets .

To help tree planting projects around the country, which will help filter the air and improve air quality, visit americanforests.org. Use their Climate Change Calculator to find out how many trees it takes to filter the CO2 you and your family produce.

Find food grown locally closest to you at localharvest.org

Get nutritional news at the Organic Consumers Association site at organicconsumers.org

Shop for alternative energy products at altenergystore.com

American Solar Energy Society ases.org

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) seia.org

The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)
dsireusa.org

Energy efficient and solar power products solargoods.com

Portable solar power brunton.com

For all kinds of gadgets and toys that run on solar energy
store.sundancesolar.com/

Get info on toxins and pollutants (arsenic in wood, pesticides, etc.) at the Environmental Working Group site  ewg.org

Info and resources on green building healthybuilding.net

Get names of labs that can test your drinking water for lead.
Call the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791

For food safety, current nutrition issues go to the
Center for Science in the Public Interest's site at .cspinet.org

Info on hazardous waste atsdr.cdc.gov (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry)

Search for hazardous waste sites and pollution in your neighborhood
epa.gov/epahome/commsearch.htm
(Environmental Protection Agency)

For a list of earth friendly tips go to earthshare.org

National Geographic's "The Green Guide " offers guidance for a "green" home makeover and plenty of tips on how to get started living without negatively affecting our earth.

Interested in composting? Visit composting101.com for some great tips on how to get started

Organic bedding at tomorrowsworld.com

Bedding made of wool, which doesn't require flame retardants at shepherdsdream.com

Non-toxic cleaning products at seventhgeneration.com

Resources and information about green building materials, projects at buildinggreen.com

Find a dry cleaner that uses environmentally safe drycleaning solutions at greenearthcleaning.com

100% biodegradable, compostable dinnerware at stalkmarket.net

For beautiful, ecofriendly gifts, go to freshunlimited.com , richgiving.com

Get info on energy efficient appliances and where to buy
energystar.gov

Find low emission furniture, flooring, paint and more at greenguard.org

Push lawn mower at peoplepoweredmachines.com

Sun protective clothing at sungrubbies.com ,
sunprecautions.com

Find brands that are your best bet for sweatshop-free products
corpwatch.org

Energy efficient and solar power products solargoods.com;
realgoods.com

Portable solar power brunton.com

For all kinds of gadgets and toys that run on solar energy
store.sundancesolar.com/

Find out if your state offers incentives for installing a solar energy system
dsireusa.org

Arsenic-free lumber naturalselect.com or
treatedwood.com

Shop for low or no VOC paints
afmsafecoat.com
realmilkpaint.com

Chlorine free, post-consumer, green paper neenahpaper.com

Recycled, tree free, hemp and garlic paper greenfieldpaper.com

Recycled paper products and environmentally friendly cleaning products treecycle.com

List of manufacturers who build playsets and more with arsenic-free wood
cehca.org

Plant a living memory. Give a small seedling (8" to 14") as a gift
newgrowth.com

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Going green is about more than just how you dispose of your trash and how much energy you consume or save. Many people who start learning about recycling and going green find that a cleaner way of life is just plain easier and more economical all around. Living green does not have to be an extremist lifestyle! In this green directory you'll find very user friendly information about:

• Eco-news and info sites
• Recycling
• Saving Energy
• Buying, purchasing, and trade (to help you shop greener)
• Food
• Reducing emissions
• Alternative energy
• A healthier, toxin-free home
• Composting
• Tips for easy green living

So Much "Green Environment Information" – What To Choose?

The topic of green living has exploded across the internet and all other media; that's because people are learning that change has to start now! Many websites in our directory have been recommended, reviewed, and voted on by people just like you! Sites come to us from visitors who've found great links and resources and want to share. It's like your fellow green researchers have done all the work for you, and we've compiled the recommendations along with our own findings for your convenience. It's all in an effort to spread the good word about green living and to save you time and effort searching for and evaluating tens of thousands of hits on the web, so that you can focus on putting your new-found green education into practice!

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