GREEN WEBSITES
Eco Websites Source: Whole Living/Body and Soul, Sept. 2009
SHOPPING
www.Greenerchoices.org Pick the most energy efficient refrigerator, washer, dryer, or air conditioner for your home with Consumer Reports’ green products website.
www.goodguide.com Using research compiled from government data and environmental groups, this site rates food and everyday household products, showing you which ones are better for your health and the earth.
www.ecofabulous.com This searchable site dishes out the latest and greenest green beauty products, clothes, fashion accessories, home goods, and kids stuff.
www.greenzer.com As an aggregator, Greenzer directs you to the best green retailers, saving you tons of time and legwork. Just click on a product on line of Greenzer’s many categories – apparel, baby gear, cleaning supplies, office products – and you’ll be sent to the website that sells it.
MONEY MATTERS
www.sustainablebusiness.com Aiding investors since 1996, sustainable business showcases a list of top sustainable stocks and helps you track the performance of your favorite eco-friendly companies.
http://blogs.wsj.com/environmentalcapital The Wall Street Journal offers its analysis of the green business sector with daily postings on relevant news stories about oil prices, emissions cap and trade, alternative energy, and government environmental policy.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
www.nrdc.org The Natural Resources Defense Council (NDRC) gives online visitors concrete ideas for protecting the planet, whether it is urging the EPA to regulate the disposal of coal waste or helping to save the honeybees.
www.carbonfund.org This nonprofit carbon credit organization supports energy efficiency, renewable energy, and reforestation projects around the globe.
LIVING GREEN
www.greenhomeguide.org Whether you are updating a bedroom or building a new home, turn to the US Green Building Council’s residential building site for guidance on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.
www.earth911.com Search for recycling centers for address or ZIP codes, and learn where to recycle anything — from Styrofoam and car batteries to eyeglasses and old linoleum.
EAT
www.dinegreen.com The nonprofit Green Restaurant Association helps eateries go green and points prospective diners toward ecofriendly establishments. Within the Find a Restaurant” section, you can search by category (cafes, tea houses, resorts, etc.), location or keyword.
www.montereybayaquarium.org The website for the famed California aquarium offers an array of ocean conservation research and learning tools. Click on the “seafood watch” section for a printable pocket guide of sustainable fish guidelines.
RECREATION AND FUN
www.trails.com This comprehensive guide to the great outdoors provides maps and descriptions of more than 45,000 hiking and mountain trails all over the country, plus access to U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps for a minimal subscription fee.
www.ecorazzi.com Want to know what your favorite actors or musicians are going to save the planet? Check out this green Hollywood gossip site to find out. Their efforts just might inspire you to do more, too.
HEALTH
www.ewg.org Determine the safety of your personal care products with the Environmental Working Group’s “Skin Deep” database, which offers a searchable list of more than 42,000 cosmetic products and ingredients.
www.epa.gov Have concerns about mercury levels or the quality of your water? The Environmental Protection Agency offers the latest information and research on environmental and health hazards.
STAY INFORMED
www.grist.org This one stop destination for eco info aggregates the day’s news headlines, offers its own take on a variety of hot topics, and draws commentary from noted environmental writers.
www.treehugger.com Get informed with news stories by TreeHuggers reporters, interact with Twitter and topical forums, and take action with carefully selected buying guides. You can even watch informational webcasts on TreeHuggerTV.
www.ecogeek.org With information on new advances and experiments in biofuels and wind power and the latest green gadgets, this Website covers innovations that are saving the planet”, appealing to those who enjoy science and want to take care of the environment.