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African American Environmental Association | aaenvironment.com |
Audubon Society | audubon.org |
Best Buy Electronics and Appliances Recycling (Thanks for the green link, Peyton!) | bestbuy.com/site/clp/recycling |
California Association of Environmental Professionals | califaep.org |
College Student Sustainability Guides | Thanks to Lucas from Lake Jennings Troop 325 for sending us a green link to this college student's guide on how to live sustainably on campus (while remaining on a budget): couponfollow.com/research/sustainability-guide Also see "15 Easy Ways Students Can Go Green": fastweb.com/student-life/articles/the-15-easy-ways-students-can-go-green Here is an "Outdoor Action Sustainability Guide" from Princeton University: princeton.edu/~oa/sustainability/OutdoorActionSustainabilityGuide-Web.pdf |
Composting: How To Start & Make a Compost Pile at Home | yardcare.life/how-to-start-make-a-compost-pile-at-home/ |
Composting: A Complete Guide to Composting for Kids | quiethut.com/composting-for-kids |
Earth Day | earthday.org |
Earth Island Institute | earthisland.org |
EarthTrends | earthtrends.wri.org |
Electric bikes and electric scooters | Wheelsity LTD is a UK-based company that manufactures and trades electric bikes & electric scooters internationally. Visit the Wheelsity's blog at wheelsity.com/blog and Wheelcity's Facebook page at facebook.com/pg/wheelsity |
Electric cars | Electric cars: Your Mechanic yourmechanic.com/article/electric-cars-and-how-they-work-by-maddy-martin How electric cars work and the benefits of EV/hybrid technologies |
Electric cars | The Beginner's Guide to Driving Electric Cars exchangeandmart.co.uk/electric-cars-guide History, environmental impact, health benefits, brands and models, comparison to gas, diesel and hybrid engines, battery life, government grant, etc. |
Electricity Plans (Thanks for the green links, Rebecca) | Earth Day Activities plus a Carbon Footprint Worksheet. https://electricityplans.com/13-fun-earth-day-activities/ 6 Tips for Raising Energy Smart Kids – easy ways to incorporate energy efficiency learning into everyday life. https://electricityplans.com/6-tips-for-raising-energy-smart-kids/ What is a Kilowatt Hour and What Can it Power – energy measurement basics, plus how to calculate electricity usage around the home. https://electricityplans.com/kwh-kilowatt-hour-can-power/ |
Environmental Awareness and Sustainability | From Maryville University: The Importance of Environmental Awareness and Sustainability When Running a Business – online.maryville.edu/blog/importance-of-environmental-awareness-when-running-a-business |
Environmental Defense Fund | edf.org |
Environmental Kids Club (at EPA) | epa.gov/students |
EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) | epa.gov epa.gov/climatechange |
Finding and Organizing Green Storage | yourstoragefinder.com/eco-friendly-storage-tips |
Getting Started with Green Living | sustainablebabysteps.com/definition-of-green-living.html |
Global Environmental Technologies | New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization – nedo.go.jp/english/ |
Go Green and Save Green | worldwatch.org/resources/go_green_save_green |
Green Investing | Types of investments that qualify as green, with actionable ways the average person can leverage their money to help the environment. https://turbo.intuit.com/blog/investments/green-investing-4451/ |
Green Kids, Green Corps: Save-the-planet tips for youth | Book: True-Green-Kids-Things-Planet by Kim Mckay and Jenny Bonnin (Author) Project guide: sciencenetlinks.com/lessons/true-green-kids-100-things-you-can-do-to-save-the-planet |
GreenPeace | greenpeace.org/usa/ |
Guide to Green Modifications for the Home | homecity.com/going-green-a-guide-to-eco-friendly-home-modifications |
Guide to Green Parenting | parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/green/the-ultimate-guide-to-green-parenting/ |
Home Energy Conservation for Kids | homeadvisor.com/r/home-energy-conservation-for-kids |
Home insulation and energy efficiency | Home Insulation & Energy Efficiency Guide buildingmaterials.co.uk/resources/home-insulation-guide |
Loans for Energy Efficient Tax Credits | A Guide to Green Loans and Energy Efficient Tax Credits (Rider University) |
Mattress safety and disposal: HealthySleepy.com | healthysleepy.com/mattress-disposal – A guide for people wanting to know how and where to dispose of their mattresses, as well as the costs of mattress removal and recycling. |
Mattress safety and disposal: BestMattressReviews.com | |
Mattresses: green certifications and recycling: Tuck.com | |
Nature's Classroom | A program for students and teachers to experience education from another perspective, outside the walls of the classroom – naturesclassroom.org |
Office Space – going green (Thanks for the green link, Anne!) | 5 Benefits of having a Green Office Space atriumproperties.net/5-benefits-of-having-a-green-office-space |
Polar Bears | Polar Bears International's mission is to conserve polar bears and the sea ice they depend on. Visit polarbearsinternational.org |
Recycle Anything – How To | personalcreations.com/blog/how-to-recycle-anything |
Recycling Home Components | calgary.com/home-component-recycling-guide |
Recycling: Kid’s Guide to Reducing, Reusing & Recycling Waste | homeadvisor.com/r/reduce-reuse-recycle-for-kids |
Recycling motor vehicles (cars) | A comprehensive car recycling guide: https://www.junkcarmedics.com/blog/car-recycling/ Vehicle Recycling: An Eco-Friendly Alternative |
Recycling home appliances | Link sent by Tyler from GreenTeensClub.org – basementguides.com/recycling-appliances-guide |
Recycling of Electronics and Appliances at Best Buy (Thanks for the green link, Peyton!) | bestbuy.com/site/clp/recycling |
Renewable Energy World | renewableenergyworld.com |
Shopping Green for Your Pet | retailmenot.com/blog/shopping-green-for-your-pet.html |
Sierra Club | sierraclub.org |
Stain removal, eco-friendly | 15 Eco-Friendly Hacks to Eliminate Obnoxious Stains https://tommyjohn.com/blogs/news/eco-friendly-stain-remover |
Sustainable Living without Breaking the Bank: How to do it | creditcards.com/credit-card-news/sustainable-living-on-a-budget.php |
Water conservation | mrrooter.ca/about/expert-tips/water-conservation/drip-calculator – Mr. Rooter's Water Waste Calculator is a water conservation tool that calculates how many liters of water faucet leaks waste per day. Conserving Water – greenteensclub.org/conserving-water |
World Resources Institute | wri.org |
Worldwatch Institute | worldwatch.org |