Go Green

General Sites

• earthshare.org – a national network of USA’s most respected environmental and conservation organizations
• earthshareny.org – New York Affiliate of earthshare
• greenisuniversal.com – NBC Universal’s new initiative to bring an environmental perspective to their networks, platforms, audiences and communities
• climatecounts.org – ranks major corporations on environmental criteria so consumers can support companies that take climate change seriously – and avoid those that don’t
• npld.com Site of National Public Lands Day — “National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy. In 2007, 110,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, planted trees and plants, and removed trash and invasive plants. Join us for the 15th annual National Public Lands Day. ” September 27, 2008
• goldmanprize.org – be inspired by the recipients of the Goldman Environmental Prize which honors the world’s best grassroots conservationists
• idealbite.com sign up to receive one nature-friendly tip each weekday by email
• safecosmetics.org – companies with chemical free cosmetics
• ewg.org – site of the Environmental Working Group. Click on health/toxics
• safer-products.org – site of the Clean Production Action group. One of their projects is safter products, as well as green chemicals, and the producer take back project
• thegreenguide.com – National Geographic site. Extensive guide to buying and living green
• nature.org – Nature Conservancy site. Calculate your carbon footprint; gift ideas, such as adopt an acre of rain forest or adopt a coral reef
• safeclimate.net – “The SafeClimate carbon footprint calculator allows you to determine carbon dioxide emissions from major sources: home energy consumption and transportation by car and plane.”
• carbonfootprint.com – “A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact our activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases we produce. It is measured in units of carbon dioxide.” calculate your carbon footprint, including travel by airplane.
• climatecrisis.net – “The average American generates about 15,000 pounds of carbon dioxide every year from personal transportation, home energy use and from the energy used to produce all of the products and services we consume. calculate your personal impact to see how much CO2 you produce each year.”
• arborday.org – April 24, 2009 “we inspire people to plant, nurure and celebrate trees” Tree store and information; gift ideas
• greenbuilding.com – green building is a design and construction practice that promotes the economic health and well-being of family, community and the environment.
• zerofootprint.net – ways to reduce your impact on the environment
• carbonfootprint.com/shopweddinglist.html – “Your guests will be able to go on-line and pledge a gift of one or more trees, helping to prevent climate change and providing wild-life & humanitarian benefits. You’ll receive an attractive certificate, dated your Wedding Day and outlining the total number of trees pledged by your guests.”

Paper or Plastic

• catalogchoice.org – eliminate unwanted catalogs
• reusablebags.com – info and products re: plastic bags. purchase Bag-E-Wash to sanitize resealable plastic bags or product to dry plastic bottles and bags.
• plantitforward.com – ideas to reduce, reuse, respect, paper usage
• privacyrights.org – privacy rights clearinghouse – reducing junk mail
• charityguide.org/volunteer/fifteen/junk-mail.htm – clearinghouse for removing name from mailing lists
• envirosax.com – earth-friendly reusable shopping bags

Green Shopping

• ecochoices.com -Natural Living Store “The best earth-friendly products available at the lowest prices possible without lowering the quality of the products. Shop more than ten web sites with one shopping cart!”
• greensage.com – source for Green Building, Natural Products and Sustainable Living, including hardware from non-toxic metals
• uncommongoods.com – unusual home accessories and gifts, including recycled wind shield glass beer glasses, recycled laundry detergent bottles clocks, etc.
• enviroglasproducts.com – floors, countertops and decorative surfaces from recycled glass bottles
• greenfeet.com – “the planet’s homestore”
• greenopia.com – Guide to Green Living lists enlightened sources for services for Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York City
• techsurplusstore.com – located in Scotia-Glenville Industrial Park, Bldg 405, Scotia, NY 377-2200
• enviroglasproducts.com – countertops made from 100% recycled glass bottles and porcelain sinks
• susanjablonmosaics.com – tiles made from 100% recycled glass, much of which comes from damaged car windshields
• sherwin-williams.com – interior paints “with superior washability that has earned Sherwin-Williams’ GreenSure designation for environmentally preferred products; low VOC, low odor, anti-microbial — inhibits growth of mildew “
• earthweave.com – all-wool carpet made without harsh dyes, formaldehyde or other chemicals and is biodegradable
• easy-walls.com or cheswall.com – easy-to-hang and resmove wall coverings made with environmentally friendly fibers and water-based inks. Contain no vinyl, PVC or VOCs which can emit toxins into the air. They inhibit the growth of mold and mildew.
• organicbouquet.com – online organic florist uses flowers grown with minimal chemicals
• seabags.com – tote bags from 100 % recycled race sails

Your Home

• hes.lbl.gov – home energy saver
• HGTV.com – click on “20 ways your home can save the planet”
• eere.energy.gov/consumer – Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy website of the US Dept of Energy — Strategies for a green home
• GetEnergySmart.org – or call 1-877-NY SMART to schedule a comprehensive home energy assessment
• greenseal.org – certifies brands of eco-friendly paint
• greenguard.org – certifies brands of eco-friendly paint