2. Your purchasing habits have a real impact, for better or worse. When making new purchases, make sure you know what’s “Good Stuff” and what isn’t.
3. Buying any goods produced locally saves energy by reducing the fossil fuels needed to transport food and other items across the country and around the globe.
4. Filter your tap water for drinking rather than using bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it produces large amounts of container waste.
5. Walk or bike to work and save money on gas and parking while improving your cardiovascular health and reducing your risk of obesity.
6. Keep your electronics as long as possible and dispose of them responsibly when the time comes.
7. Using simple ingredients such as baking soda, soap, and vinegar, you can make cheap, easy, and non-toxic cleaning products that really work! Save money, time, and your indoor air quality.
GRIST - http://grist.org At Grist they believe that news about green issues and sustainable living doesn't have to be predictable, demoralizing, or dull. They exist to tell the untold stories, spotlight trends before they become trendy, and engage the apathetic. Grist is a non-profit based in the Emerald City of Seattle, in the Evergreen State of Washington, with contributors scattered the world 'round.
WORLD WATCH - http://www.worldwatch.org/ The Worldwatch Institute is an independent research organization that works for an environmentally sustainable and socially just society, in which the needs of all people are met without threatening the health of the natural environment or the well-being of future generations. The Worldwatch Institute is known around the world for its accessible, fact-based analysis of critical global issues.
TREE HUGGER - http://www.treehugger.com TreeHugger is a media outlet dedicated to driving sustainability mainstream. They strive to be a one-stop shop for green news, solutions, and product information. TreeHugger sympathizes with the fact that most people aren’t willing to compromise their current lifestyle in order to improve our shared environment, so they have created a place where you can discover how to maintain or improve your quality of life while reducing your harmful impact on the earth.
GO GREEN INITIATIVE - http://gogreeninitiative.org The Go Green Initiative is a simple, comprehensive program designed to create a culture of environmental responsibility on school campuses across the nation. Founded in 2002, the Go Green Initiative unites parents, students, teachers and school administrators in an effort to make real and lasting changes in their campus communities that will protect children and the environment for years to come.
