Links
to Green Sites
• Dining and Tourism
• Education
• For Kids
• Get Involved!
• Government and Legislation
• Shopping and Consumer Resources
Dining and Tourism
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Education
- American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Non-profit
organization focusing on energy efficiency, improvement
through legislation, conferences, and education
- National Audubon Society
Works
to restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds. Holds community-based nature
centers and chapters, scientific and education programs,
and advocacy endeavors.
- Bridging the Gap, Inc.
Kansas
City-based organization aims to educate and empower citizens
and businesses through the connection of our decisions
and how they impact the environment. Holds programs
and events, volunteer opportunities.
- The Center for a New American Dream
Educates
American consumers, helping them make environmentally
conscious decisions. Holds
related campaigns and programs, offers membership.
- The Climate Group
Learn
about climate change and find out how The Climate Group
aims to spur on government and businesses towards a more
world-wide, environmentally friendly economy.
- Earth Day Network
Includes an ecological footprint calculator with tips,
program and event information, Earth Day information
and reviews from previous years, and great resources
for teachers and students.
- Global Green USA
Learn about the environment in relation to water, cities
and schools, climate change, energy, recycling, and green
building. Find related publications and events.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
United
States Government agency dealing with all things environmental
and conservation. Learn
how to make wiser consumer and lifestyle choices and
find EPA program-certified products.
- Ideal Bite: A Sassier Shade of Green
Read
and share tips for greener living.
- Green Cross International
“Environmental
analysis and expertise, information dissemination, education,
objective evaluations for public debate, scientific studies,
and social and medical support.”
- Greenpeace International
Learn
about and support issues Greenpeace is involved with
worldwide. Join
the seven-step climate campaign and make a difference.
- National
Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Read news and find
out about environmental issues. Get
green living tips and find out ways your actions can
help the planet.
- National
Geographic’s The Green Guide
Green magazine
with online features, information on keeping a green
home, and tips and tools for green living.
- WaterAid
Learn about and get involved in solving water pollution
and scarcity issues worldwide.
- Waterkeeper Alliance
Learn about water protection campaigns throughout North
America and around the world. Participate
in related events.
- Earth
911
Environmental
resource with tips for shopping, recycling, composting,
energy and water use, automotive choices, and more. Has
special section just for kids.
- US Department of Energy
Resources
for learning and managing your energy use. Learn more about Energy Star-labeled
products and other smart energy choices.
- EcoIntelligence.com and EcoIQ
Sustainability articles and anthologies. Information on a variety of related subjects. Also contains a number of resources.
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For Kids
- The
Center for a New American Dream’s “I
Buy Different” Youth Site
Tips
and suggestions for kids and teenagers to learn environmentally
friendly buying habits
- Earth Day Network
Includes an ecological footprint calculator with tips,
program and event information, Earth Day information
and reviews from previous years, and great resources
for teachers and students.
- Earth 911
Environmental resource with tips for shopping, recycling,
composting, energy and water use, automotive choices,
and more. Has special section just for kids.
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Get Involved!
- National Audubon Society
Works to restore natural ecosystems,
focusing on birds. Holds community-based nature
centers and chapters, scientific and education programs,
and advocacy endeavors.
- Bridging the Gap, Inc.
Kansas
City-based organization aims to educate and empower citizens
and businesses through the connection of our decisions
and how they impact the environment. Holds programs
and events, volunteer opportunities.
- The Center for a New American Dream
Educates
American consumers, helping them make environmentally
conscious decisions. Holds
related campaigns and programs, offers membership.
- Conservation International
Works in forty
countries within four continents with goals to protect
the Earth’s natural resources and species, particularly
in biodiversity hotspots and high-biodiversity areas. Donate
to a program and learn how to make better choices concerning
the environment.
- Earth Day Network
Includes
an ecological footprint calculator with tips, program
and event information, Earth Day information and reviews
from previous years, and great resources for teachers
and students.
- Global Green USA
Learn about the environment in relation to water, cities
and schools, climate change, energy, recycling, and green
building. Find related publications and events.
- Ideal Bite: A Sassier Shade of Green
Read
and share tips for greener living.
- Greenpeace International
Learn
about and support issues Greenpeace is involved with
worldwide. Join
the seven-step climate campaign and make a difference.
- National Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Read
news and find out about environmental issues. Get green living tips and
find out ways your actions can help the planet.
- Sierra Club
Find environmental resources and related publications,
read about green issues. Discover ways you can
make a difference. Join chat room and discuss green
issues.
- The Nature Conservancy
Works
around the world, striving to conserve ecologically important
lands and water.
- WaterAid
Learn about and get involved in solving water pollution
and scarcity issues worldwide.
- Waterkeeper Alliance
Learn about water protection campaigns throughout North
America and around the world. Participate
in related events.
- Urban Habitat
Focused on creating environmental, economic and social
justice for minority and low-income groups in the San
Francisco Bay Area.
- UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
United
Nations publications, events, meetings, and awards all
focusing on the environment. Learn
about how you can help or shop at their Wildlife Works
store, where 10% of each purchase goes to UNEP.
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Government and Legislation
- American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Non-profit
organization focusing on energy efficiency, improvement
through legislation, conferences, and education
- National Audubon Society
Works
to restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds. Holds community-based nature
centers and chapters, scientific and education programs,
and advocacy endeavors.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
United
States Government agency dealing with all things environmental
and conservation. Learn
how to make wiser consumer and lifestyle choices and
find EPA program-certified products.
- Green Cross International
“Environmental
analysis and expertise, information dissemination, education,
objective evaluations for public debate, scientific studies,
and social and medical support.”
- US Department of Energy
Resources
for learning and managing your energy use. Learn more about Energy Star-labeled
products and other smart energy choices.
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Shopping and Consumer Resources
- The Center for a New American Dream
Educates
American consumers, helping them make environmentally
conscious decisions. Holds
related campaigns and programs, offers membership.
- The
Center for a New American Dream’s “I
Buy Different” Youth Site
Tips
and suggestions for kids and teenagers to learn environmentally
friendly buying habits
- Co-op America
Focuses
on economic strategies to solve environmental problems. Includes the National Green Pages™,
offering hundreds of green shopping options. Hosts
a number of environmental programs.
- EarthWatch
Institute
Click
on the area you live in and learn environmental news
and events. Access related research. Find
out how to support this research when you shop online
through select merchants.
- Global Green USA
Learn
about the environment in relation to water, cities and
schools, climate change, energy, recycling, and green
building. Find related publications and events.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
United
States Government agency dealing with all things environmental
and conservation. Learn
how to make wiser consumer and lifestyle choices and
find EPA program-certified products.
- Ideal Bite: A Sassier Shade of Green
Read
and share tips for greener living.
- Sierra Club
Find environmental resources and related publications,
read about green issues. Discover ways you can
make a difference. Join chat room and discuss green
issues.
- National
Geographic’s The Green Guide
Green magazine
with online features, information on keeping a green
home, and tips and tools for green living.
- Earth
911
Environmental
resource with tips for shopping, recycling, composting,
energy and water use, automotive choices, and more. Has special
section just for kids
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