| General Information |
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| What is my carbon footprint? |
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www.carbonfootprint.com |
| NOAA global warming FAQs |
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lwf.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/globalwarming.html |
| Find green company stocks for investment |
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www.socialinvest.org |
| Become a green tourist |
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www.ecotourism.org |
| Find a green restaurant for dining |
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www.dinegreen.com |
| Purchase Earth-friendly cleaning supplies |
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www.eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm |
| Search for eco-friendly businesses in major cities |
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www.ecovian.com |
| National Geographic’s Guide to Green Living |
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www.thegreenguide.com |
| Shop sustainably |
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www.ecomall.com |
| Green business information |
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www.greenbiz.com |
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| Recycling |
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| Find a recycling center in your area |
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www.earth911.org |
| Used eyewear |
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www.givethegiftofsight.com |
| Used sneakers |
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www.nikereuseashoe.com |
| Rechargeable batteries |
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www.rbrc.org |
| Computers |
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www.computerrecyclingdirectory.com |
| Cell phones |
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www.recellular.com |
| Holiday lights |
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http://www.holidayleds.com/holidayledscom_christmas_light_recycling_program |
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| Renewable Energy |
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| US DOE Green Power Network |
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www.eere.energy.gov/greenpower |
| Federal, state, and utility incentive programs |
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www.dsireusa.org |
| Learn about wind energy |
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www.awea.org |
| Learn about solar energy |
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www.solarelectricpower.org |
| Renewable Energy Consulting & Resources |
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http://overthesun.com |
| Learn about small scale hydroelectric power |
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www.microhydropower.net |
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| Wise Use of Water |
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| The Saving Water Partnership |
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www.savingwater.org |
| Easy tips for saving water |
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www.americanwater.com/49ways.htm |
| Water-saving tips specific to your location |
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www.wateruseitwisely.com |
| Self-guided, room-by-room, water-saving tour of your home |
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www.h2ouse.net |
| Options for using tap water instead of bottled water |
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www.waterfiltercomparisons.com |
| If you must have a lawn, do it right |
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www.safelawns.org |
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| Wise Use of Energy |
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| US DOE Energy Efficiency & Reneable Energy |
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www.energysavers.gov |
| US EPA Energy Star program (appliance ratings) |
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www.energystar.gov |
| The Alliance to Save Energy |
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www.ase.org |
| California Consumer Energy Center |
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www.consumerenergycenter.org |
| Using plants to make your home more energy efficient |
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www.usagreen.org |
| Earth-friendly building and remodeling options |
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www.greenhomeguide.com |
| Automate your home to use less energy |
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www.automatedliving.com |
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| Reduction of Waste |
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| Tips for reducing all types of waste |
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www.reduce.org |
| Stop or reduce the number of catalogs you receive |
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www.catalogchoice.org |
| Stop or reduce the amount of junk mail you receive |
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www.dmaconsumers.org |
| Learn about the how and why of composting |
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www.compostguide.com |
| Great tips for reducing the amount of paper you use |
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http://www.grinningplanet.com/2006/05-30/save-paper-article.htm |
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| Recycle Your Stuff (or locate cheap new stuff) |
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| Automatically locate people who need your stuff |
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www.freecycle.org |
| Another place to get rid of unwanted stuff |
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www.stuffyadontwant.com |
| And one more place to do the same |
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www.sharingisgiving.org |
| Exchange those gift cards you don’t expect to use |
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www.cardavenue.com |
| Find an Arizona Goodwill location near you |
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goodwillaz.org/locations/dropoff/ |
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| Energy Efficient Transportation |
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| US EPA Green Vehicle Guide |
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www.epa.gov/greenvehicle |
| Automobile alternatives for the 21st Century |
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www.hybridcars.com |
| Hybrid (and other) car reviews |
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www.greenercars.org/bestof.html |
| Use “car sharing” instead of owning a second vehicle. |
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www.carsharing.net |
| The Zipcar Program (not available in all locations) |
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www.zipcar.com |
