Links

ABOUT US
UO Recycling Job Application - aboutus_application.htm

BUY RECYCLED
American Petroleum Institute - http://www.recycleoil.org/
Motor oil doesn't wear out - it just gets dirty. The oil you take to a collection center to be recycled saves energy. It can be reprocessed and used in furnaces for heat, or in power plants to generate electricity for homes, schools and businesses. It can also be made into lubricating oils that meet the same specifications as virgin motor oil

Architectural Resource Database: ADPSR@aol.com
A CD-ROM of sustainable and resource efficient products. 510-273-2428 (CA)

Aurora Glass - http://www.auroraglass.org

BoxQuest - recycling your Money & Boxes - http://www.boxquest.com/
A Used Box Recycling Network for used box buyers and sellers across America who connect locally through the Internet. In other words, BoxQuest is a Nationwide Box Classified that's fast, cheap, easy, free and most importantly secure!

BRBA - http://www.brba.com.au/
The Buy Recycled Business Alliance is a group of organizations committed to increasing the procurement of recycled content products through education and leadership by example.

Here is a great web site to access building materials made from Recycling content.
California Integrated Waste Management Board (links to purchasing resources):
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Recyclestore/
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/BuyRecycled/
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/RCP/

Building Material Emissions Study - http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Publications/default.asp?pubid=1027
California's Integrated Waste Management Board recently did an interesting study of the air emissions of recycled-content vs. conventional building products.

The Carbohydrate Economy - http://www.carbohydrateeconomy.org
A resources for plant-based products. In particular they have great alternatives for cleaners, but they also branch into building supplies, paper... you name it. They have regional sections that list companies in any area of the country.

Center for a New American Dream & World Wildlife Fund - http://www.ibuydifferent.org/
Be, Live, Buy Different: A national campaign from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Center for a New American Dream (New Dream). The goal is to help young people learn how they can make a difference by buying differently.

City of Seattle "sustainable purchasing program" - http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/environment/purchasing.htm
The site includes the city's new criteria for janitorial products, and helpful information about batteries and office equipment. The site also provides links to pertinent city resolutions, and to provisions in the Seattle Municipal Code and Washington state law.

The Clean Washington Center (CWC) - http://www.cwc.org/
During its time as a state agency, the CWC was the premier organization in the country for the development and publishing of information related to recycling technologies. In fact, the CWC published more reports on recycling technologies than in all the states and federal government together.

Clothes Made From Scrap: http://www.clothesmadefromscrap.com
Clothes Made From Scrap, Inc. is a company that is committed to protecting the environment. They manufacture and market a line of clothing and accessories made from recycled plastic soda bottles and reclaimed cotton.

Coastwide Laboratories - http://www.coastwidelabs.com/index.htm
"Sustainable Earth Products" The company is headquartered in the Portland, OR suburban area.

Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines: http://www.epa.gov/cpg
Authorized by Congress under Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Executive Order 12873. (Recently updated by 13101) EPA is required to designate products that are or can be made with recovered materials, and to recommend practices for buying these products.

Conservatree - http://www.conservatree.com/paper/Choose/PaperSelection.shtml
Conservatree has a long and dynamic history, first as a paper distribution company, from 1976-1997, and now as today's nonprofit organization dedicated to converting paper markets to environmental papers.

Co-op America - http://www.coopamerica.org/greenbusiness/
The Green Business Pages is the online version of Co-op America's popular National Green Pages directory of thousands of socially and environmentally responsible businesses, products and services.

CPG: http://www.epa.gov/cpg/about.htm
The Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) program is part of EPA's continuing effort to promote the use of materials recovered from solid waste.

CRAZY CRAYONS - http://www.angelfire.com/ma3/crayonrecycle/Crazy.html
They are crayons that were sent to the CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAMT and recycled into beautiful new crayons. In many different themes ballet, western, sports, clowns, teddy bears and more! You can even design your own crayons too!

CURE Recycling - http://www.earthtonesolutions.com/
CURE Recycling collects empty inkjets, and used cell phones from consumers. These ink cartridges and cell phones are inspected and recycled to be used again. The result is less pollution for our environment, less consumption of oil, and smarter use of our resources

Denim Paper - http://www.wookey.co.uk/paper-types.htm
This handmade recycled denim paper was developed and produced at Wookey Hole Papermill, following a tradition of fine paper manufacture dating back to at least 1610. We are now proud to apply this age-old craft to the recycling of denim off-cuts, giving an environmentally safe product.

Denim Pencils - http://www.weisenbach.com/9837.cfm
Made from the recycled scraps left-over from the cutting of cotton denim fabric used to make blue jeans and other apparel. The beautiful blue color of our product comes directly from the denim fibers.

Denim Recycling - http://www.allfreecrafts.com/recycling-crafts/denim-pockets.shtml
On this page: New use for old jeans - recycle those old jeans into denim pocket purses.

Denim Recycling Projects - http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/forpreteens/l/bljeanstrt.htm
Find many craft projects using blue jeans. A great way to recycle denim.

Donnelly/Colt Progressive Resources - http://www.donnellycolt.com
As we enter the year 2000, Donnelly/Colt Progressive Resources enters its 25th year. We are a small, family-owned business that has provided progressive materials for consciousness raising and fundraising since 1975.

EARTHBOUND SYSTEMS INC. - http://www.earthbound95.com/
We promote recycled crumb rubber products and compostable bags. Our crumb rubber products are made from waste tires and have all the metal removed. Our compostable bags are made from recycled plastics.

Ecomall - http://www.ecomall.com/

Eco-Wise - http://www.ecowise.com
A leader in non-toxic environmental choices for a healthier lifestyle since 1990. Since not everyone can make it to Austin TX, this site has been established as a resource for information and products to make your body healthier and your world a greener place to live.

Environmental Building News - http://www.ebuild.com
A subscription newsletter that has in depth construction product reviews. Well researched and a must for construction specifics:

Environmentally Preferable Products Listserv:
Contact: Rebecca Bartlett at NERC-802-254-3636 or rbartlet@sover.net
The EPPNET provides an open forum for the posting and discussion of news and information relating to the procurement of environmentally preferable products-information such as product specifications, vendor lists, pricing, strategies to achieve EPP goals, and federal procurement policies.

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/epp/
An EPA web site that has some useful case studies.

EnviroStars - http://www.envirostars.com/
This site has a search engine that can help you locate businesses participating in the EnviroStars recognition program in western Washington. These include auto repair shops, dental offices, dry cleaners, and lawn care service companies.

EPA, Environmental Accounting Project - http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/library/pubs/archive/acct-archive/index.htm
To encourage and motivate business to understand the full spectrum of their environmental costs, and integrate these costs into decision making.

Experienced Materials - (503) 380-0298 - expmaterials@earthlink.net
Tin Lanterns, Reincarnations, Sculptres

FryPan Man - http://www.frypanman.com
You no longer need to throw away your fry pans, utensils, grills, and other cookware because the non-stick coating has worn off. As long as it's metal, we re-coat all surfaces of your cookware or fry pans. This allows for more uniform heating throughout the pan and it's much easier to clean up. We are saving our landfills from discarded cookware. This is a tremendous recycling opportunity.

General Services Administration Recycled Products - http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/channelView.do?pageTypeId=8207&channelId=-12973
GSA is moving many of its schedules and resources online. By the end of 1998 many of the environmental products should be available at this web site.

Georgia-Pacific - http://www.gp.com/
The safety of our employees, the environment and the communities where we operate is our first priority. There is no job so important that it cannot be done safely. Always, "do what's right."

Government Sales Associates - http://www.governmentsales.com/

Green Earth Office Supply - http://store.yahoo.com/greenearthofficesupply/index.html
They are in the process of adding hundreds of new products, including more biodegradable food service products (much of this at lower prices!)and more tree friendly papers so please keep checking the webpage!

GreenBiz - http://www.greenbiz.com/toolbox/printer.cfm?LinkAdvID=4204
GreenBiz.com has published a guide for helping printers adopt P2 practices and technologies. The guide includes an introduction to the printing industry, descriptions of cleaner printing >technologies, tips for overcoming obstacles, and questions to ask printers.

GreenDisk - http://www.greendisk.com/
At GreenDisk our mission is to create a line of recycled products from obsolete software.

The Green Guide - http://www.thegreenguide.com/
An independent media service designed to provide news, information and educational material to consumers and others. All content created by The Green Guide Institute's editors and writers is free from influence by sponsors, partners or other sources. We accept no advertising.

Green Earth Office Supplies - http://www.webcom.com/geos/geos2.html

Green Gift Guide - http://www.greengiftguide.com
From simple tips on how to shop for creative, environmentally conscious gifts to "green living" tips, the Green Gift Guide™ is your one-stop shopping site to help you "be green" during the holiday season and year round.

GreenOrder - http://www.greenorder.com
GreenOrder is a new resource for institutional buyers and suppliers of energy efficient, recycled, and other environmentally preferable products.

Green Home - http://www.greenhome.com/products
What, exactly, is Green Home? We're an on-line department store and resource for all your green living needs - a place to find up-to-date, credible information to help you make decisions about how to improve the quality of your life.

Greenpeace's True Food Network - http://www.truefoodnow.org/
If you want to avoid buying products containing GM ingredients, Greenpeace has put together a web site with a LIST to help you with you choices! It's a REALLY great site! Just follow the "true shopping list" icons...then choose your food! Looks like I'll have to cut a few brands off MY list now, and let them know what I think (you can do that on this site, too) Be sure to choose "printer friendly version" for taking with you on your shopping trips!

Green Seal - http://www.greenseal.org
Green Seal is the independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the environment by promoting the manufacture and sale of environmentally responsible consumer products. It sets environmental standards and awards a "Green Seal of Approval" to products that cause less harm to the environment than other similar products.

GreenSpec: http://www.greenspec.com
On GreenSpec.com you will find information on 83 environmentally preferable building products.

Greenwashing Index - http://www.greenwashingindex.com/index.php
home of the world's first online interactive forum that allows consumers to evaluate real advertisements making environmental claims. "Going green" has become mainstream for businesses large and small - and that's a good thing. What's not so great is when businesses make environmental marketing claims that can be misleading.

GSA Federal Supply Service - http://www.fss.gsa.gov/environ/
They offer a wide range of environmentally oriented products and services.

I Buy Different - http://www.ibuydifferent.org/index.asp
The stuff we buy keeps us fed, clothed, and entertained. But did you know that everything you buy has an impact on the Earth? Your decisions give you power!

Indaco Manufacturing "Bio-Solo compostable bags" (Canada) - http://www.biosolo.com/
Bio-Solo products are non-toxic, non polluting and have been developed as the environmental solution for the collection of compostables through years of research and development.

Interface Inc. - http://www.interfaceinc.com
We just put some new 'carpeting' in several of our dorms and office spaces. It looks a little like carpet, but it can be mopped and cleaned like linoleum and is very durable. It is made of recycled material and is recyclable as well. The product is called Solenium.

King County (Seattle WA area) has long been recognized for its effective and active efforts to promote quality recycled content products. They issue a periodic bulletin that is available via e-mail.
Karen.Hamilton@METROKC.GOV

Living Tree Paper Company - http://www.livingtreepaper.com/
leader in developing printing and writing papers made from nonwood fibers and postconsumer waste. By providing high-quality papers that are environmentally responsible and economically sound, we are helping to minimize the environmental impact of paper production and use.

Lists of lists: http://www.resource-recycling.com/buyrecyc.html
These buy-recycled links were compiled by Roqer Guttentaq

Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance: http://www.moea.state.mn.us
They have an excellent "buy recycled" site. They offer specs and recommend vendors

The National Association of Educational Buyers - http://www.naepnet.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
They are a professional association dedicated to serving higher education by providing those with purchasing responsibility with the specialized information they must have.

The Natural Step: http://www.naturalstep.org/
An international organization that gives seminars and workshops on greening business.

Natural TREE Furniture - http://www.smithindustries.com
Specializing in Eco Friendly - Cat Tree Furniture 'for a greener companion' - by artisan Ray Smith. Stick and Twig furnishings, perfect wherever you display these works of art.

New American Dream - http://www.newdream.org/procure/start/index.php
The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice.

Newman's Own Organics - http://www.newmansownorganics.com/index.html
Eating organic food is good for you, but when you choose Newman's Own Organics, you're choosing to help a good cause. All of our after-tax profits are donated to charity.

NATIONAL ODD SHOE EXCHANGE - http://www.oddshoe.org/
A non-profit organization that is a source of footwear for those requiring single shoes or pairs of differing sizes. Many have this need due to injury, disease or genetic disorders.

Office of the Federal Environmental Executive - http://www.ofee.gov/
They advocate, coordinate, and assist environmental efforts of the Federal community in waste prevention, recycling, the affirmative procurement of guideline items and the acquisition of recycled and environmentally preferable products and services.

Oikos - http://www.oikos.com
Oikos is a World Wide Web site devoted to serving professionals whose work promotes sustainable design and construction.

Panel King (office furniture and environments) - http://www.businessfurnitureshop.com

Plastics Sourcebook: http://sourcebook.plasticsresource.com/
Web site with numerous recycled content plastic products.

Point Beach Outdoors - http://www.pointbeachoutdoors.com/
Clothing made exclusively from Eco -. Our jackets are warm, soft, comfortable and roomy. Made to take it. Made to age with character.

Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance (DPPEA) - http://www.p2pays.org/
To protect the environment and conserve natural resources by providing technical assistance on the elimination, reduction, reuse and recycling of wastes and pollutants.

PromoManagers - http://www.promomanagers.com/
PromoMangers is a traditional promotional products provider with a strong online presence. By this we mean we aren't just a web business like so many others online, we have always and will continue to service customers in person and assist customers across the globe. As a Government Certified Woman Owned Business and an Accredited Business by the Better Business Bureau transact with confidence knowing that PromoManagers has been accredited by both the BBB and government. Essentially what we do is provide promotional products and are focusing on recycled and organic promotional products

Reach for Unbleached (RFU) - http://www.rfu.org/
a national foundation and Canadian registered charity working for a sustainable pulp and paper industry by making pulp mills clean up and by promoting clean paper
You can also see their Bulk Office Paper Buying Club at - http://www.rfu.org/cp/paperguide.htm

Real Goods - http://www.realgoods.com/
Real Goods is a wonderful place to find environmental products for sustainable living including organic clothing, energy efficiency, solar tools and other wonderful tools for a sustainable world.

Recycled Manager's Guide - PDFdocuments/brbamgrguide.pdf

Recycled Paper Coalition - http://www.papercoalition.org/aboutus.html
The Coalition offers its members the opportunity to take a position of environmental leadership in the continuing movement toward sustainable economic development. Under its new structure, the Board intends to bring new ideas and resources to members as we work together to develop and expand buy-recycled, waste and usage reduction, and recycling programs for paper.

Recycline - http://www.recycline.com/
Recycled content toothbrushes - http://www.recycline.com/products/preserve.html

Recyclaholics - http://www.recyclaholics.com/

The Recycling Data Network: http://www.recyclingdata.com
A subscription service. More then 4,500 products listed. Searches and sorts by state. 1-800-267-0707

The Recycled Products Purchasing Cooperative (RPPC) - http://www.recycledproducts.org/
A non-profit program dedicated to natural resource conservation. The goal of the Co-op is to increase the use of recycled copy paper on a national basis. The RPPC is accomplishing this goal by providing 30% postconsumer recycled paper at prices which meet or beat what many entities pay for non-recycled or "virgin fiber" paper.

The Recycle Store - http://recyclestore.com
RecycleStore is part of a nationwide effort to increase the purchase of Recycled Content Products.

RECYCLER'S WORLD - http://www.recycle.net/equip/index.html
The Recycling & Waste Equipment Directory contains a list of the companies which manufacture (OEM) and/or sell new equipment and companies involved in the sales and service of used equipment. The directory is organized by Equipment Type and by Company Name (listed alphabetically).

Resource Revival - http://www.resourcerevival.com/
Bicycle parts that are beyond repair find new life as artistic and functional pieces.

Responsible Shopper - http://www.responsibleshopper.org/
Discover the good, the bad and the ugly behind the products you buy everyday — from clothing to shoes to toothpaste.

Rice Integrated Waste Management Services - http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~recycle/guides/buyrec.html
In order for recycling to be truly effective, the materials must re-enter the market and be used again. Buying recycled-content products "closes the loop" and reduces environmental impact. This page explains the benefits of buying recycled-content and gives you some starting points to find these your home or office.

Rutgers University, Enviro-Purchasing - http://aesop.rutgers.edu/~envpurchase/
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing, EPP, considers the environmental impacts of competing products and services in each purchasing decision. EPP means choosing the product or service with a lesser or reduced impact on the environment and human health. This comparison takes into account raw materials, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, and disposal.

Seventh Generation - http://www.seventhgeneration.com
The nation's leading brand of non-toxic and environmentally safe household products. With distribution in thousands of natural product and grocery stores nationwide.

SolLight - http://www.sollight.com/
With just a couple hours of sunlight, a Sol-Light™ LED solar light system can light up your home, tent, RV, camper, trailer, boat, deck or campsite with a soft, long-lasting glow.

Sustainable Connections - http://www.sustainableconnections.org
Sustainable Connections is a non-profit membership organization of well over 500 businesses and community leaders working to transform and model an economy built on sustainable practices.

Sustainable Northwest - http://www.sustainablenorthwest.org/programs/programs.php
SNW concentrates on community-based, self-empowering initiatives that restore and maintain ecological health, promote economic opportunities, develop and share innovative solutions, build trust in sustainable natural resource utilization, and promote public policy and institutional reforms.

Sustainable Oregon - http://www.sustainableoregon.net/
SustainableOregon.net communicates developments in Oregon state government and connects you with local agencies, organizations and businesses taking leadership roles in sustainable development.

The Sustainable Products Purchasers Coalition - http://www.sppcoalition.org/
The SPPC acts as a catalyst for the transformation of industry and the marketplace to develop, produce, and consume sustainable products

Sustainable Products Corp. - http://www.sustainableproducts.com/
SPC provides full service sustainable product certification, marketing, product positioning, and sales adding substantial value and increased product profitability based on LCA and environmental technology performance, verification, and warranties for sustainability claims.

TreeCycle - http://www.treecycle.com/
Working to educate the public on the importance of using environmentally friendly recycled paper products and environmentally friendly cleaning products. We provide access to a wide range of these environmentally friendly bathroom cleaning products, environmentally friendly kitchen cleaning products, environmentally friendly laundry products, and environmentally friendly recycled paper products for both home and business.

Tomorrow's World.- http://www.tomorrowsworld.com
A signature line of organic clothing and bedding exclusively made in the USA. We purchase handcrafted items from Fairtrade Cooperatives, and we look for businesses and products that encourage equal opportunities and flexibility for women. Our merchandise also includes nontoxic cleaning products, sustainably harvested and/or recycled furniture, as well as natural bath and body care.

WasteCap of Lincoln -http://www.wastecap.org/
Promoting waste reduction and recycling within Lincoln and Lancaster County Nebraska. Providing businesses with the technical assistance necessary to recognize and act upon opportunities for solid waste reduction and recycling. Promoting businesses helping other businesses through a voluntary network of established waste reduction specialists, who conduct free, confidential, on-site waste assessment services.

University of Oregon Printing Services - http://uopress.uoregon.edu/
The department is committed to value added printing and publishing consultation to all academic, administrative, and affiliated departments by the continued operational improvement of the production process. Our department has been, and will continue to be, environmental stewards, as evidenced by the majority of recycled paper in our inventory, our use of soy-based inks, water soluble chemical solutions, and tree-free alternatives. We are dedicated to recycling programs, waste reduction, clean air, hazardous chemical disposal and other environmental issues within our unit, university, and community.

UW-MAdison Campus Ecology - http://www.fpm.wisc.edu/campusecology/
Campus Ecology activities are coordinated by Environmental Management (E.M.), a program of UW Facility Planning and Management's Physical Plant. E.M. staff collaborate with students, faculty, facility managers, and administrators to encourage resource conservation, pollution prevention, and protection of natural areas.

US EPA Environmental Purchasing Program: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/epp
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) is a federal-wide program that encourages and assists Executive agencies in the purchasing of environmentally preferable products and services.

US EPA Wastewise Buy Recycled Guide: http://www.epa.gov/wastewise/buyguide.htm
This directory lists manufacturers and distributors for more than 5,000 recycled products.

EPA Buy-Recycled Fact Sheets - http://www.epa.gov/cpg/factshts.htm
EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) program helps agencies "close the loop" by buying recycled products. EPA published a series of fact sheets summarizing information on the CPG program; EPA's recovered materials content recommendations; case studies from around the country; and key resources, associations, and Web sites.

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
ChildSake - http://www.childsake.com/
To direct parents and educators to resources about children's environmental health issues so they could make informed decisions. To provide products derived from sources that are ecologically sustainable and that are safe for children.

theEarthShop.com - http://www.theearthshop.com/
Offering quality products and information which promote awareness of and respect for the earth and all its inhabitants.

Ecolution - http://www.ecolution.com/

GAIAM - http://www.gaiam.com/
Products and articles dealing with natural living, wellness, mind/body fitness, yoga and personal development.

The Green Culture - http://www.greenculture.com/
Since 1994, the company's focus has been concentrated in the following areas: environmental consulting and research, fund raising, market analysis, graphic / Internet design, local activism and database programming. As of Winter '97, The Green Culture will be offering socially and environmentally responsible products and services over the Internet to help fund the organization's continual growth. Due to the high costs of printing and postage, TGC will no longer print a retail catalog after Nov 1998 - all products (at substantially reduced prices) will be moved over to this web site!

HearthSong - http://www.hearthsong.com/
The HearthSong catalog and web site are places to rediscover favorite childhood playthings and pastimes. In addition to childhood "classics," HearthSong also offers many newly invented toys designed especially for HearthSong.

Living Tree Paper Company - http://www.livingtreepaper.com/
leader in developing printing and writing papers made from nonwood fibers and post-consumer waste. By providing high-quality papers that are environmentally responsible and economically sound, we are helping to minimize the environmental impact of paper production and use.

Magic Cabin Dolls - http://www.magiccabindolls.com/
Offering handmade all-natural dolls, toys, crafts and gift items.

Certified Forest Products - http://www.certifiedwood.org

Forest Stewardship Council - http://www.fscus.org

Indiana University's Policy re:
responsible purchasing of wood products - http://www.indiana.edu/~purchase/policies/p101.html

UO Sustainable Development Plan - PDF Document

Green Purchasing Guide - http://greenguardian.com/
One of the best green purchasing guides we've seen has been posted by a solid waste board serving counties in and around Minnesota's Twin Cities. The guide, geared for local governments, provides concise descriptions of green product performance, cost, and vendor listings for a wide variety of products. Product categories include paper and printing, office machines, vehicles, outdoor furnishings, grounds maintenance, and building maintenance. In addition there are how-to tip sheets, a sample green purchasing resolution, and other helpful resources.

CLIMATE CHANGE
AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH - http://www.climatecrisis.net/
Check out the web site for great info on this topic

COMPOSTING / FOOD SERVICES
BioCycle - http://www.jgpress.com/biocycle.htm
Whether your waste streams consists of woody materials, yard trimmings, MSW, food residuals, biosolids, manure or source separated recyclable, you will get the most useful cost-cutting and marketing ideas.

Canada Composting Council - http://www.compost.org/

CERWA (Compost Education & Resources for Western Agriculture) - http://csanr.wsu.edu/compost/
Compost Education and Resources for Western Agriculture Leading Composting and Compost Use Into the Mainstream of Western Agriculture

COMPOST AIR® - http://www.compostair.com
COMPOST AIR® works like an ordinary drill bit, but is designed specifically to get through a compost heap in seconds. COMPOST AIR® fits a conventional 3/8" power drill

Composting Guide - http://vegweb.com/composting/

Cornell Waste Management Institute - http://cwmi.css.cornell.edu/Composting.html
The Cornell Waste Management Institute project to increase the capacity to compost the tremendous amount of food scraps produced in New York State. Includes descriptions of sponsored projects including Cornell's own Food Scrap Composting operation.

DoItYourself.com® - http://www.doityourself.com/scat/fertilizercompostsoi
Fertilizers, compost, and mulch help enrich the soil, giving your plants, flowers, trees, and vegetables the nutrients needed to grow.

EARTHBOUND SYSTEMS INC. - http://www.earthbound95.com/
We promote recycled crumb rubber products and compostable bags. Our crumb rubber products are made from waste tires and have all the metal removed. Our compostable bags are made from recycled plastics.

eHomeResource.com - http://ehomeresource.com/landscaping/soil/composting.html
Composting is an easy and environmentally friendly way to recycle grass clippings, leaves, table scraps, weeds, rotten vegetables, and sawdust into useable soil or mulch. Check here ( http://ehomeresource.com/landscaping/soil/composting_bin.html ) to learn how to start a compost bin.

Eugene Leaf Composting - http://www.ci.eugene.or.us/pw/leaves/

Food Service Warehouse - http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/education/going-green/default.aspx
Foodservice is going green in a big way for one reason: it makes sense. Besides the financial incentive of saving money with energy-efficient equipment, there are environmental reasons that can no longer be ignored.

H2E 10-Step Guide to Composting in Healthcare Facilities - http://www.h2e-online.org/pubs/composting.pdf
Healthcare facilities management and administration are often persuaded to implement a program based on the long-term cost savings associated with composting. These cost savings include avoided disposal costs and reduced costs of purchasing mulch, fertilizer, pesticides and water.

Indaco Manufacturing "Bio-Solo compostable bags" (Canada) - http://www.biosolo.com/
Bio-Solo products are non-toxic, non polluting and have been developed as the environmental solution for the collection of compostables through years of research and development.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Composting in School) - http://www.iowadnr.com/waste/recycling/files/school.pdf
This manual contains information on why you should compost at school, different composting options, how to choose a composting system and other useful information.

The JG Press Inc. - http://www.biocycle.net/biocycle.htm
Bio-Cycle is the formost magazine on composting and recycling residuals into value added products.

NAT-UR biodegradable packaging - http://www.nat-ur.com/
Makers of biodegradable packaging to the food and beverage industries. Their products are made with biodegradable resins, consisting of renewable resources. Corn and potato starch are the most frequently used components of biodegradable resins

Northern Technologies International Corporation - http://www.ntic.com/
NTI is in the business of converting unique environmentally beneficial material science into value added products and services for industrial and consumer applications.

Oregon DEQ Site - http://www.deq.state.or.us/wmc/solwaste/composting.html
DEQ Online is the official web site for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.

US Composting Council: - http://www.compostingcouncil.org/index.cfm
The US Composting Council is involved in research, public education, composting and compost standards, expansion of compost markets and the enlistment of public support. We provide a unified voice for the growing
composting industry.

Other College Composting Links
Cornell University - http://compost.css.cornell.edu/Composting_homepage.html
This web site provides access to a variety of composting educational materials and programs developed at Cornell University.

Dartmouth University - http://www.compost.wsu.edu/
Dartmouth launched its composting program in the summer of 1998 with big plans that are becoming realities.

Evergreem State College - http://www.evergreen.edu/organicfarm/Compost.htm
The Evergreen Compost Project, started in February 1998, is a student collective whose purpose is to establish and maintain a permanent composting program and on-site facility.

Ithaca College - http://www.ithaca.edu/remp/Composting.htm
Ithaca College began composting food refuse from its dining halls in January of 1993. Pre-consumer food scraps from the dining hall kitchens and some plate scrapings are now collected in "food only" containers located at food preparation and dishwashing areas.

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE - http://www.middlebury.edu/~enviroc/compost.html
The Passively Aerated Windrow System (P.A.W.S.) Is unique because air is brought through a pile of compost through passive means, eliminating the need to actively turn the piles.

Ohio State University Composting at Home - http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~ohioline/hyg-fact/

Penn State - http://www.agronomy.psu.edu/RS/composting.html
Many people come to the Center for Sustainability to learn about composting, and there are students in a variety of disciplines who are prepared to initiate this research project.

Rice University - http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~envintrn/report99/enviroreport-body.html#compost project
An in-vessel composter was purchased in December 1998 and operated from January-June 1999 behind the Jones College kitchen. It successfully diverted 25 yd3 of solid waste and produced 7 yd3 of compost without major problems of odor, insects, or vermin.

Robert Rynk, University of Idaho: rrynk@uidaho.edu
This guy is a major compost guru.

University of New Hampshire Recycling and Food Waste Composting Program - http://www.ees.ufl.edu/homepp/townsend/UNH.pdf

Washington State University - http://www.compost.wsu.edu/
Washington State University's Compost Facility began operations in October 1994. Currently about 25,000 yards per year are composted on 4 acres of asphalt. The site has retention ponds and runon diversion.

Companies that produced in-vessel composting containers:

Environmental Management Contact: Dave Park (604) 984-1824

Green Mountain Technologies http://www.gmt-organic.com
Contact: Tim O'Neill (206) 634-2625 tim@gmt-organic.com

NaturTech http://www.composter.com
Contact: Jim McNelly (320) 253-6255 naturtech@composter.com Wright

Getting an "A" for lunch - http://www.informinc.org/getatlunch.php
Smart Strategies to Reduce Waste in Campus Dining (David Saphire, 1998) describes simple strategies that have been successfully employed on campuses around the country to prevent this waste though more efficient materials use.

Vermicomposting:
City Worms - http://www.cityworm.com/
City Worm web site is safe for adults living in BIG cities in small spaces who would like to SOLVE the urban garbage problem in a very PERSONAL way. Find out if you have room for worms...

Mary Appelhof: http://www.wormwoman.com
"Worms eat my garbage. They've been doing it for twenty-five years. I set up my basement worm bin with shredded newspaper, a bit of soil, and a few thousand redworms....

North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service (Vermicomposting) - http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/people/faculty/sherman/
One of the hottest trends in environmental education is vermicomposting in classrooms. Kids love worms and find vermicomposting a fascinating way to learn about living things, soil fertility, and recycling. A natural next step is for students to move beyond the classroom and get involved with vermicomposting their school's cafeteria food scraps.

Worm Composting Bin (University of Arkansas) - http://www.arhomeandgarden.org/composting/worm.htm

Worm Composting at Portland Public Schools - http://www.pps.k12.or.us/depts/fam/enviro/wormturns.shtml
Over the past several years PPS has been developing a vermiculture program, sponsored by the Metro/PPS Ben Franklin Project ("A penny saved is a penny earned!"). Composting with worms began in the middle schools and is slowly worming its way into high schools, elementary schools, and even kindergarten classrooms. Through worm composting, many students have helped their school reduce their waste!

Worm World, Inc. - http://www.wormwrld.com/
For information on the revolutionary new 'Worm Gin', the automated large-scale Vermicomposting machine.

CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) - http://www.agc.org/page.ww?section=Environment&name=About+Environmental
As our nation continues to grow, public officials must harmonize economic needs with environmental values. The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) believes that construction is one of the keys to that process. Construction is not only an engine of economic development, but also one of the most effective means of enhancing the environment.

ATHENA(tm) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ESTIMATOR http://www.athenasmi.ca/tools/software/index.html
The Athena Sustainable Materials Institute has launched its groundbreaking software a systems model for assessing the life cycle environmental implications of building or assembly designs. The Estimator gives architects, engineers and researchers life-cycle assessment (LCA) answers about conceptual designs of new buildings or renovations to existing buildings, including industrial, institutional, office, and both multi-unit and single family residential designs.

Building Material Emissions Study - http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Publications/default.asp?pubid=1027
California's Integrated Waste Management Board recently did an interesting study of the air emissions of recycled-content vs. conventional building products.

The Ecohome Foundation - http://www.ecohomefoundation.org/eco/index.html
The EcoHome Foundation has been created to improve our collective quality of life by enhancing the nature of the buildings in which we live. We promote these ideas by creating example buildings and through educational outreach.

EPA Construction and Demolition Debris - http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/debris-new/greenbld.htm
Reducing C&D debris conserves landfill space, reduces the environmental impact of producing new materials, and can reduce overall building project expenses through avoided purchase/disposal costs.

The Healthy Building Network - http://www.healthybuilding.net/
The Healthy Building Network advocates the use of safer, ecologically superior building materials as a means to a healtheir indoor environment and global environmental preservation.

Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK) Sustainable Design - http://www.hoksustainabledesign.com/
Through its long-term commitment to sustainability, HOK is helping the world move toward a future where every building and community is sustainable, healthy and in harmony with the world around it.

Institution Recycling Network - http://www.wastemiser.com/
The Institution Recycling Network is the most experienced recycler of construction and demolition (C&D) wastes in the Northeast.

Greening of Dana renovation project - http://www.snre.umich.edu./greendana/

GreenSpec - http://www.greenspec.com/
On GreenSpec.com you will find information on 83 environmentally preferable building products.

LEED Green Building rating system - http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=222&
The LEED Green Building Rating SystemT is a priority program of the US Green Building Council. It is a voluntary, consensus-based, market-driven building rating system based on existing proven technology.

Minnesota Sustainable Building Design Guide - http://www.sustainabledesignguide.umn.edu/
From the University of Minnesota's College of Architecture.

National Association of Home Builders - http://www.nahb.org/
NAHB is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority. Since 1942, NAHB has been serving its members, the housing industry, and the public at large.

Northwest EcoBuilding Guild (Southwest Oregon - Eugene) - http://www.ecobuilding.org/chap/eug/index.php
The Northwest EcoBuilding Guild is an association of builders, designers, homeowners, tradespeople, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in ecologically sustainable building.

Oberlin College - http://www.oberlin.edu/newserv/esc/esc.html
Oberlin College's Lewis Center for Environmental Studies, a model for sustainable architecture and a living laboratory for students and the community. We hope you enjoy this introduction to the Center. Please revisit this site for updated information and news. If you would like.

Oikos - http://oikos.com/
Oikos is a World Wide Web site devoted to serving professionals whose work promotes sustainable design and construction. That's a broad goal, but then environmental Sustainability touches virtually every aspect of a building.

The Solar Guide - http://www.thesolarguide.com/
The Solar Guide aims to give consumers the practical information they want, about buying solar and renewable energy systems.

University of Michigan - http://www.snre.umich.edu/greendana/
This page is all about the greening of our school building, which was first occupied in 1903 (called the West Medical Building back then; now the S.T. Dana Building). As part of the process to prepare the School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) for the challenges of the 21st century, the School's administration felt that the building's capacity needed to be increased, and that existing spaces needed to be renovated.

University of South Carolina - http://www.sc.edu/sustainableu/
The Sustainable Universities Initiative (SUI) is a joint effort by Clemson University, the Medical University of South Carolina, and the University of South Carolina to educate our students for a complex future and to provide models for sustainable design and operations within each school.

University of Wisconsin-Madison - http://www.fpm.wisc.edu/campusecology/
Two Green/Sustainable Building Design resources, prepared at UW-Madison, of interest to educators, designers and planners are now available on the web

US Green Building Council - http://www.usgbc.org
The US Green Building Council is the building industry's only balanced, nonprofit, consensus coalition promoting the understanding, development, and accelerated implementation of Green Building policies, programs, technologies, standards and design practices.

WasteWise Building Challenge - http://www.epa.gov/wastewise/targeted/challenge/cbuild.htm
Focusing on reducing, reusing, and recycling construction and demolition (C&D) debris. Whether you are renovating office space or building a new production plant, consider the savings associated with resource-efficient construction.

Green building web sites:
Architectural Resource Database: ADPSR@aol.com
A cd-rom of sustainable, resource efficient products. Contact: ADPSR@aol.com or call 510-273-2428 (CA)

Betterbricks.com - http://www.betterbricks.com
An online resource to help commercial building owners and managers understand the productivity benefits of energy-efficient, healthy and comfortable buildings. The site explains how well designed buildings can attract and retain highly productive employees.

Blue Vinyl - http://www.bluevinyl.org
A Toxic Comedy Look at Vinyl, The World's Second Largest Selling Plastic.With humor, hope and a piece of vinyl siding firmly in hand, Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Judith Helfand and co-director Daniel B. Gold travel from Helfand's hometown to America's vinyl manufacturing capital and beyond in search of answers about the nature of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines: http://www.epa.gov/cpg
Authorized by Congress under Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Executive Order 12873. (Recently updated by 13101) EPA is required to designate products that are or can be made with recovered materials, and to recommend practices for buying these products.

CESD Green Building web site - http://www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/buildings/gbintro.shtml

CIWMB Green Building web site - http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuilding/

Design Outlaws - http://www.designoutlaws.com/
Design Outlaws is the outgrowth of the work of the Knossus Project. For nearly a decade, Knossus has been dedicated to seeking out and creating things that will make the world a better place in which to live. Specifically, its efforts have centered around the development of a sustainable environment, renewable energy, and environments that are not only ecologically friendly, but are artistically vibrant.

(DOE) Energy Smart Schools - http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energysmartschools/
A DOE program that focuses on primary and secondary schools but there is enough overlap with campus buildings to recommend this site.

(DOE) High Performance Buildings - http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/highperformance/
High performance buildings use energy efficiency measures, renewable energy technology, recycled and sustainable materials, and site sensitive design to minimize the burden on the environment.

The Ecological Design Institute - http://www.ecodesign.org

Ecosa Institute - http://www.ecosainstitute.org
An educational institute providing undergraduates, graduates, design educators and professionals with an understanding of the impact that design has on the natural and built environment and exposes them to alternative strategies for reducing that impact. Ecosa takes on select design projects with the goal of providing ecological design services to individuals and organizations through student collaboration.

Ecotrust - http://www.ecotrust.org/
A nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the emergence of a conservation economy along North America's rain forest coast, the region from San Francisco to Anchorage. We work in urban and rural areas to support entrepreneurs whose work improves environmental, economic, and social conditions

EnvironDesign® - http://www.isdesignet.com/
The industry's first and only, conference strictly dedicated to the issue of environmental stewardship. The topic is not an add-on issue that is discussed among a laundry list of other topics. EnvironDesign® is dedicated to in-depth exploration of real-life challenges and concrete solutions of the sustainable design movement.

Environmental Building News: http://www.buildinggreen.com/
A subscription newsletter that has in depth construction product reviews. Well researched and a must for architects, designers and construction specifiers. Hosts greenbuild listserv.

Environmentally Preferable Products Listserv:
Contact: Rebecca Bartlett at NERC-802-254-3636 or rbartlet@sover.net
The EPPNET provides an open forum for the posting and discussion of news and information relating to the procurement of environmentally preferable products-information such as product specifications, vendor lists, pricing, strategies to achieve EPP goals, and federal procurement policies.

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/epp/
An EPA web site that has some useful case studies.

EPA Green Buildings - http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/

EPA Green Engineering - http://www.epa.gov/oppt/greenengineering
EPA has developed a set of "green engineering" resources to help >educators and industries incorporate risk reduction concepts into chemical >processes and products. Resources include software.

General Services Administration - http://www.fss.gsa.gov/environ/
GSA is moving many of its schedules and resources online. By the end of 1998 many of the environmental products should be available at this web site.

Gaia Trust - http://www.gaia.org/
A Danish charitable entity founded in 1987 with the objective of promoting a global consciousness that experiences the whole planet as a living organism and Mankind as part of that whole.

Govener's Green Government Council - http://www.gggc.state.pa.us
The GGGC was created in l998 to help the state government adopt environmentally friendly operation policies and practices. The council works cooperatively across agency jurisdictions, putting sustainable practices into state government's planning, policy making, and regulatory operations and striving for continuous improvement in environmental performance.

GreenDesign.net - http://www.greendesign.net

GreenOrder.com: http://www.greenorder.com
A new online product service. Easy to use customer/order interface. One stop shopping.

The Harris Directory: http://www.ecohome.com/database/
A fee based comprehensive database for home, office, & landscaping. Construction oriented. More than 5.000 products.

International Interior Design Association - http://www.iida-wa.org/
A professional networking and educational association representing more than 11,000 interior designers, industry partners and students of interior design from nine regions around the globe..

King County Procurement Bulletins: http://www.metrokc.gov/procure/green/
King County (Seattle WA area) has long been recognized for its effective and active efforts to promote quality recycled content products. They issue a periodic bulletin that is available via e-mail.
Karen.Hamilton@METROKC.GOV

LILLIS BUSINESS COMPLEX - http://lcb.uoregon.edu/news/news.php?issue=060102&story=sustain
The Lundquist College's new home will slash power bills, set new standards for environmentally friendly design and serve as a case study in sustainability.

Lists of lists: http://www.resource-recycling.com/buyrecyc.html
These buy-recycled links were compiled by Roqer Guttentaq

Norm Thompson - http://www.normthompson.com/
Our headquarters, located on a protected wetland, was the first commercial building to meet Portland General Electric's Earth Smart Gold Standards. It has earned a Portland BEST Business Award for innovation in energy efficiency, and an American Institute of Architects award for energy and design

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association - http://www.nesea.org/buildings/info/eleventhings.html
Eleven Things You Can Do to Save Energy
One of the nice things about saving energy is that it not only reduces pollution, but it can also save you money. At the same time that your electricity and heating bills are going down, you can think about all the extra coal, oil, and natural gas that would have been burned if you hadn't taken steps to save energy. Here are eleven easy ones that are guaranteed to save you money:

Northwest EcoBuilding Guild (Southwest Oregon - Eugene) - http://www.ecobuilding.org/chap/eug/index.php
The Northwest EcoBuilding Guild is an association of builders, designers, homeowners, tradespeople, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in ecologically sustainable building.

NRDC - http://www.nrdc.org/cities/building/default.asp
When it comes to energy efficiency, NRDC practices what it preaches with energy-efficient and green design features in each of its four offices.

Oikos - http://www.oikos.com
Oikos is a World Wide Web site devoted to serving professionals whose work promotes sustainable design and construction.

Papercrete - http://www.papercrete.com/
Great resources for anything releated to building and conservaton.

Plastics Sourcebook: http://sourcebook.plasticsresource.com/
Web site with numerous recycled content plastic products.

The Recycling Data Network: http://www.recyclingdata.com/
A subscription service. More than 4,500 products listed. Searches and sorts by state. 800-267-0707

ReBuilding Center - http://www.rebuildingcenter.org/
A project of the non-profit community enhancement organization, Our United Villages. Developed by a group of dedicated volunteers, The ReBuilding Center is modeled after other successful building material recovery operations throughout North America

Resources for Environmental Design Index: http://www.oikos.com/redi/
More than 1,700 construction related products.

State of California's Recycled Content Database: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/RCP/
A combination of the Recycling Data Network and The Harris Directory. Somewhat limited searches. Only searches for first 5 available products or materials.

Solar Decathlon - http://www.eere.energy.gov/solar_decathlon/
The Solar Decathlon is a competition in which teams of college and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The Solar Decathlon is also an event to which the public is invited to observe the powerful combination of solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design.

Solar Electric Power Association - http://www.solarelectricpower.org/\
The Solar Electric Power Association is a nonprofit organization whose membership consists of more than 120 electric service providers, utilities, associations, manufacturers, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions from eight countries.

UO Student Union Solar Panel Project - http://www.uoregon.edu/~ecaff/downloads/EDC's%202006%20ECAFF%20proposal.pdf
Student investment in solar panels on the roof on the EMU will provide the student union with green, clean electricity to supplement its energy usage, earning students money in energy savings. As the cost of power is skyrocketing, there is no better time to put the University of Oregon on the map as a leading green campus.

U.S. Green Building Council: http://www.usgbc.org/
Developers of building ratings tool, first checklist of green building measures.

UW-MAdison Campus Ecology - http://www.fpm.wisc.edu/campusecology/
Campus Ecology activities are coordinated by Environmental Management (E.M.), a program of UW Facility Planning and Management's Physical Plant. E.M. staff collaborate with students, faculty, facility managers, and administrators to encourage resource conservation, pollution prevention, and protection of natural areas.

Green Financing

Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), The Green Fund - http://www.ceimaine.org/lending/greenfund.htm
CEl's development strategy honors and reflects the entrepreneurial spirit that typifies Maine's rural and small business economy. While emphasizing the social impact of its loans and investments, CEI has assisted producers of advanced biotechnologies, wooden products, underground storage tank leak detection devices, specialty foods and crafts, architectural skylights, and recycled packaging.

Fannie Mae - http://www.fanniemae.com/
The nation's largest source of financing for home mortgages, and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), have created an environmental partnership to recognize the growing interest in environmentally-responsible construction methods and help further these efforts nationwide.

The McAdams Group (Funding Green Buildings) - http://www.fundinggreenbuildings.com/
Dedicated to supporting green building design and construction by providing quality fundraising and grantwriting resources & services for energy-efficient showcase/demonstration projects.

CONTRACTS
Rutgers University - http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~procure/upc.html
Rutgers University Procurement and Contracting web site

CURRENT EVENTS / TOPICS
Physics 162: Renewable Energy Sources - http://zebu.uoregon.edu/2001/phys162.html
This course will deal with the issues of alternative energy sources and sustainable energy sources. The intent is to perform an objective cost-benefit analysis on each form of alternative energy in order to determine what is practical on a large scale, as well as on the scale of the individual homeowner.

Publications
Large list of publications - publication_list_text.htm

American Forests - http://www.americanforests.org
The nation's oldest nonprofit citizen conservation organization, founded in 1875 by citizens concerned about waste and abuse of the nation's forests. As we celebrate our 125th anniversary, we are mindful of our history as a founder of the conservation movement and proud of the new approaches we have developed for the people and environment of the 21st century.

American Recycler - http://www.americanrecycler.com
The American Recycler is a monthly newspaper serving those in the recycling and salvage industries delivered free of charge. The newspaper reaches more than 30,000 businesses nationwide and is an excellent source of new and important government policies and regulations affecting our subscribers. Our advertisements feature available equipment and services for the recycling and salvage field.

Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Outdoors - http://www.outdoors.org
Promotes the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers and trails of the Northeast.

Auto-Free Times magazine - http://www.culturechange.org/auto_free_times.html
Support Road-Fighting and Car-Free Living! Subscribe to the Auto-Free Times magazine.

BioCycle - http://www.jgpress.com/biocycle.htm
Whether your waste streams consists of woody materials, yard trimmings, MSW, food residuals, biosolids, manure or source separated recyclable, you will get the most useful cost-cutting and marketing ideas.

THE CANYON COUNTRY ZEPHYR - http://www.canyoncountryzephyr.com/index.html
Is Moab, Utah the Mountain Bike Capitol of the World? Is Moab destined to be the "next Telluride?" Does Moab epitomize the "New West?" Is Moab going to hell in a hand basket? Or are we simply "adjusting" to the times we live in? You may not find all the answers in The Zephyr, but you'll find a variety of opinions. News, interviews, humor, history, cartoons, and more....

The Chronicle of Higher Education - http://chronicle.com
This World Wide Web site is a service of The Chronicle of Higher Education. Published weekly, The Chronicle is the No. 1 news source for college and university faculty members and administrators. A subscription to The Chronicle includes free access to all of this Web site and to daily electronic-mail updates.

Composting News - http://www.recycle.cc/cnpage.htm
We'll let you have a peak at the cover the current issue of Composting News. But if you want to read the whole thing, you have to subscribe.

Conscious Choice - http://www.consciouschoice.com/

E Magazine - http://www.emagazine.com
E's founders sought to create an independent newsstand-quality publication on environmental issues--a magazine that could educate, inspire and empower Americans to make a difference for the environment.

Earth First! Journal - http://www.earthfirstjournal.org
Earth First! is different from other environmental groups. Here are some things to keep in mind about Earth First! and some suggestions for being an active and effective Earth First!er: First of all, Earth First! is not an organization, but a movement. There are no "members" of Earth First!, only Earth First!ers. It is a belief in biocentrism, that life the Earth comes first, and a practice of putting our beliefs into action.

Earth Island Journal - http://www.earthisland.org/journal/
Founded in 1982 by veteran environmentalist David Brower, fosters the efforts of creative individuals by providing organizational support in developing projects for the conservation, preservation, and restoration of the global environment. EII provides activists the freedom to develop program ideas, supported by services to help them pursue those ideas, with a minimum of bureaucracy.

The Ecologist - http://www.theecologist.org
Produced monthly, it is read in over 150 countries by those with an interest in diverting our society from a path that has proven to be environmentally, socially and economically unsound.

Forest Magazine - http://www.fseee.org/
For readers who value our national forests for recreation, clean water, wildlife sanctuaries and spectacular wilderness.

Geographical - http://www.geographical.co.uk
Full of thought-provoking articles and stunning photography, a subscription to Geographical will open up a world of travel, culture, wildlife, environment and exploration.

Green@Work - http://www.greenatworkmag.com/
A compelling, contemporary publication dedicated to telling the stories of ecological pioneers, products and systems that are driving an important change in corporate and bureaucratic America. A magazine that unifies many different public and private sector forces with a common cause: green initiatives.

High Country News - http://www.hcn.org
A bi-weekly newspaper that reports on the West's natural resources, public lands, and changing communities. Covering 11 western states, from the Great Plains to the Northwest, and from the Northern Rockies to the desert Southwest, High Country News is a respected source for environmental news, analysis and commentary on water, logging, wildlife, grazing, wilderness, growth and other issues changing the face of the West.

Native Forest Council - http://www.forestcouncil.org
Native Forest Council is dedicated to the preservation and protection of all publicly owned natural resources from destructive practices, sales, and all resource extraction.

Magazine PAPER Project - http://www.ecopaperaction.org
The PAPER Project aims to catalyze environmental leadership in the magazine industry by documenting waste and pollution resulting from current practices and providing a mandate for change from the reading public.

Mother Jones Magazine - http://www.motherjones.com/mother_jones/
Mother Jones isn't just a magazine anymore. It's a many-faceted media organization. The non-profit Foundation for National Progress, which has been publishing Mother Jones magazine since 1976, now also produces this Web site; and the Mother Jones International Fund for Documentary Photography.

Mountain Gazette - http://www.mountaingazette.com
We serve as the official voice of the mountains and the mountain culture, with every issue filled-to brimming with stories about people, places, events, adventures, road trips, expeditions, books, music, architecture, destinations and everything else that can be found in the realm of vertical topography.

National Geographic Magazine - http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/index.html
Browse our online feature offerings, from field adventures and factoids to maps and multimedia. On every feature screen you can Zoom In on Web-exclusive photo galleries and get the tech facts behind the frames. Then enter the world of writers and photographers with behind-the-scenes tales of life On Assignment. Finally, find full resource listings from links to printable maps in more to Explore. Be sure to check out this month's Sights & Sounds our multimedia showstopper.

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) - http://www.npca.org
Since 1919, the National Parks Conservation Association has been the sole voice of the American people in the fight to safeguard the scenic beauty, wildlife, and historical and cultural treasures of the largest and most diverse park system in the world.

National Wildlife Federation - http://www.nwf.org/
To educate, inspire and assist individuals and organizations of diverse cultures to conserve wildlife and other natural resources and to protect the Earth's environment to promote a peaceful, equitable and sustainable future.

Natural History Magazine - http://www.amnh.org/naturalhistory/index.html
Ten times a year, Natural History explores our natural world with a unique combination of visual beauty and scientific accuracy. Each issue brings you the wonders of nature, with breathtaking photographs and award-winning articles.

The Nature Conservancy - http://nature.org
The Nature Conservancy, a nonprofit organization founded in 1951, is the world's largest private international conservation group. Working with communities, businesses and people like you, we protect millions of acres of valuable lands and waters worldwide.

Natural Home - http://www.naturalhomemagazine.com/
Natural Home offers today's health-conscious, environmentally concerned homeowners the information they need to practice earth-inspired living. Since our first issue in May 1999, Natural Home has brought together the best in home design, earth-friendly décor and natural living. Our bimonthly magazine and dynamic web site feature sustainable, healthy homes, decorating tips, and the latest green products and services.

Orlo: Italian for "On the Brink" or "Edge" - http://www.orlo.org/
Orlo is a nonprofit organization using the creative arts to explore environmental themes. Orlo "productions" fall into four main categories: art exhibitions, live performance work, publications, and public awareness campaigns.

Outside Online - http://outside.away.com/index.html
Outside has always been driven by the search for innovative ways to connect people to the world outdoors. With the Internet, there's a whole new layer of depth added to that quest, which makes Outside Online a truly exciting place to be right now.

On Earth - http://www.nrdc.org/onearth/default.asp
We work to foster the fundamental right of all people to have a voice in decisions that affect their environment. We seek to break down the pattern of disproportionate environmental burdens borne by people of color and others who face social or economic inequities.

Pacific Green Party - http://www.pacificgreens.org
We believe that creating a just and environmentally sustainable future requires it's citizens to take an active role in their communities and government. One of the most significant elements in the American culture we are striving to overcome is the value placed upon domination of other people, other species, and the Earth.

POP! Magazine - http://www.popmagazine.com/
POP! takes kids on adventures through science, history, literature, social studies, world issues and more. We give kids the facts on topics that are relevant and interesting -- oh yeah, and who could forget fun!

Recycling Advocates - http://www.recyclingadvocates.org/
Formed in 1987, Recycling Advocates is a citizen-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to involve people in creating a sustainable future through local efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle

Recycling International - http://www.recyclinginternational.com
10 issues a year in full colour, loaded with information to keep you up to date in the international recycling business.

Recycling Today - http://www.recyclingtoday.com
Focused on the business of recycling, Recycling Today magazine provides the most comprehensive market coverage for scrap commodity markets, legislative and regulatory issues, as well as business and technical information necessary for effective management in complex markets. Our editorial coverage is combined with circulation reaching scrap dealers and processors, material recovery facilities (MRFs) and recycling centers, automobile recyclers and demolition contractors.

Resource Recycling - http://www.resource-recycling.com
The preferred journal of recycling and composting professionals. Each month, we provide the latest information about post-consumer waste recovery efforts.

Scrap Magazine - http://www.scrap.org
the only U.S. publication written exclusively for scrap processors and recyclers. Scrap is published bimonthly by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries.

Scrap Tire News - http://www.scraptirenews.com
A 14 year old publication devoted to providing news and information about tire and rubber recycling.

Sierra Club Magazine - http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/

State Recycling Laws Update - http://www.raymond.com
Americans are probably recycling less than federal figures indicate, according to the 2001 state recycling manager survey, to be published in the upcoming State Recycling Laws Update Year-End Edition 2001 in September.

Talking Leaves - http://www.talkingleaves.org
Since 1989, Talking Leaves has been dedicated to supporting projects that consider the intrinsic value of all inhabitants of the natural world and that work for the survival of intact natural systems both large and small.

The Progressive Review - http://www.princeton.edu/~progrev/
The Progressive Review is a journal of news, analysis, and occasional cultural critique. We exist as a voice for social justice. The program seeks to further dialogue by providing a forum in which students may present issues of importance not covered elsewhere.

University of Colorado's Recycling Bulletin
CU Recycling created our e-mail bulletin in September 1998 as a free service to keep University of Colorado at Boulder staff, faculty, students, and other community and industry subscribers informed of campus and local recycling developments, new programs, and upcoming events. To subscribe go to http://www.colorado.edu/cure/ (click on "News and Updates", then "CU's Recycling Bulletins").

Utne Reader - http://www.utne.com
Founded in 1984 by Eric Utne, UTNE READER reprints the best articles from over 2,000 alternative media sources bringing you the latest ideas and trends emerging in our culture... Provocative writing from diverse perspectives... Insightful analysis of art and media... Down-to-earth news and resources you can use... In-depth coverage of compelling people and issues that affect your life.

World Watch Magazine - http://www.worldwatch.org/mag
World Watch articles are as deeply researched as those in the best academic journals, but far more readable. And World Watch looks for the links between trends--connections rarely made by either the general media or the specialized journals. The magazine is written for a wide spectrum of policymakers, educators, researchers, reporters, and for concerned individuals worldwide.

Yes Mag - http://www.yesmag.bc.ca/
Looking for a way to further develop your child's interest in science? Look no further! YES Mag: Canada's Science Magazine For Kids is designed to make science, technology, engineering, and mathematics exciting and fun for kids ages 8 to 14.

Samuel Mockbee - http://myhero.com/myhero/hero.asp?hero=s_mockbee

TERRI SWEARINGEN - http://www.goldmanprize.org/node/166

THEO COLBORN - http://www.motherjones.com/mother_jones/MA98/snell.html

WOODY HARRELSON - http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Boulevard/2200/links3.html#woody

ECO-TIPS
Aaron's Rain Barrels - http://www.ne-design.net/
They offer you their #1 selling standard rain barrel, irrigation system (has two spigots) or a traditional whiskey barrel . Their preferred rain barrel connects directly to your rain gutters downspout tube, has an overflow valve and is only made from the best quality parts so they last a lifetime.

Conservatree - http://www.conservatree.com/paper/Choose/PaperSelection.shtml
Conservatree has a long and dynamic history, first as a paper distribution company, from 1976-1997, and now as today's nonprofit organization dedicated to converting paper markets to environmental papers.

GreenBiz.com Business Tool Box - http://www.greenbiz.com/toolbox/
GreenBiz is the leading information resource on how to align environmental responsibility with business success.

Living Tree Paper Company - http://www.livingtreepaper.com/
leader in developing printing and writing papers made from nonwood fibers and postconsumer waste. By providing high-quality papers that are environmentally responsible and economically sound, we are helping to minimize the environmental impact of paper production and use.

Medical University of South Carolina, Tips for a "Green" Holiday Season - http://www.musc.edu/recycle/holidays.htm
Here are some environmentally-smart tips and web site links for a less wasteful -- perhaps
less stressful holiday this year.

Rain barrels for water collection - http://www.rainbarrelguide.com/
Saving rainwater to use during the dry months using rain barrels is an ancient practice that is again becoming popular. Some use it just for watering landscape and others use it in the house, as well. Harvesting systems vary from the simple use of barrels and gravitation to high tech systems using cisterns, pumps, and flow controls.

Reach for Unbleached (RFU) - http://www.rfu.org/
a national foundation and Canadian registered charity working for a sustainable pulp and paper industry by making pulp mills clean up and by promoting clean paper
You can also see their Bulk Office Paper Buying Club at - http://www.rfu.org/cp/paperguide.htm

Recycled Paper Coalition - http://www.papercoalition.org/aboutus.html
The Coalition offers its members the opportunity to take a position of environmental leadership in the continuing movement toward sustainable economic development. Under its new structure, the Board intends to bring new ideas and resources to members as we work together to develop and expand buy-recycled, waste and usage reduction, and recycling programs for paper.

The Recycled Products Purchasing Cooperative (RPPC) - http://www.recycledproducts.org/
A non-profit program dedicated to natural resource conservation. The goal of the Co-op is to increase the use of recycled copy paper on a national basis. The RPPC is accomplishing this goal by providing 30% postconsumer recycled paper at prices which meet or beat what many entities pay for non-recycled or "virgin fiber" paper.

Rice University Green Guides - http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~recycle/resources/green-guides.html
Many people want to do more to lessen their impact on their environment, but don't know what all they can do. These guides are designed to help the members of the Rice community make informed decisions and creative solutions for their daily activities.

Very Best Kids - http://www.verybestkids.com/
A unique resource where you'll find quality ideas, fun activities and projects for any occasion throughout the year.

EDUCATION AND PROMOTION
42 Ways to Trim Your Holiday Wasteline - http://www.use-less-stuff.com/ULSDAY/42ways.html
To help trim the trash while trimming the tree, The ULS Report offers a challenging checklist of simple things you can do to reduce waste while you eat, drink, and make merry this holiday season.

Acorn Naturalists - http://www.acorn-group.com
17821 East 17th St., #103, PO Box 2423, Tustin, CA, 92781-2423
Acorn Naturalists specializes in the development and distribution of science and environmental education resources. In both printed and electronic versions, we offer thousands of hard-to-find specialty products, including new curricula, field identification guides, plant and animal activity books, water quality monitoring equipment, audiovisual media, and unique tools for educators, naturalists, interpreters and camp leaders. All items are carried in stock at our own warehouse, and thus are available for immediate delivery.

Association for Experimental Education - http://www.aee.org
2300 Canyon Blvd., Suite100 Boulder, CO 80302
The mission of the Association for Experiential Education is to develop and promote experiential education in all settings. The Association is committed to support professional development, theoretical advancement, and evaluation in the field of experiential education worldwide.

Association for the Study of Literature and Environment - http://www.asle.umn.edu
Department of English, Davidson College, Davidson, NC 28306
This organization is a resource for teachers of nature writing, ecocritisim, and other resources in writing and the environment.

Audubon Expedition Institute - http://www.getonthebus.org/
Fully accredited, traveling undergraduate and graduate programs that transform students into inspired, compassionate environmental educators, leaders and activists.

Books for Young People on Environmental Issues - http://www.epa.state.il.us/kids/teachers/books.html
Illinois EPA, 1021 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield, Illinois 62702
The Illinois EPA Suggests fiction and non-fiction books for kids (k-12) and activity resources for teachers.

California Integrated Waste Management Board - http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Schools/Curriculum/default.htm
The Board provides curriculum that offers accurate and current waste management information that encourages "reduce, reuse and recycle" in the classroom and home while making it exciting and interesting for both teachers and students.

Center for Ecoliteracy - http://www.ecoliteracy.org
2522 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702
The Center for Ecoliteracy is dedicated to fostering the experience and understanding of the natural world.

Center for Environmental Education - http://www.schoolsgogreen.org/
40 Avon Street, Keene NH, 03431-3516
The center advances K-12 environmental education through a grant program, a curricula library, outreach programs, and a database of youth groups.

Conservation Leadership Schools - http://www.cas.psu.edu/docs/casconf/cls/
University of Pennsylvania, 306 Agricultural Administration Bldg., University Park, PA 16802
University of Pennsylvania Conservation Leadership Schools are two-week outdoor workshops for high school students interested in natural resource management, conservation, and exploring solutions to environmental problems.

Deck the Halls with Less Waste This Year! - http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/PublicEd/Holidays/default.htm
It is estimated that between Thanksgiving and the New Year an extra million tons of waste are generated nationwide each week. In fact, 38,000 miles of ribbon alone is thrown out each year--enough to tie a bow around the Earth!

Destination Conservation - http://www.environmentalsociety.ca/issues/energy/dc.html
10511 Saskatchewan Drive Edmonton, AB T6E 4S1 CANADA
Destination Conservation is a practical, activity-based program that brings environmental education alive in our schools. It not only combines hands-on learning with resource conservation, it saves school districts money!

Discovering the food System - http://www.cce.cornell.edu/foodsys/
This guided experiential learning program is designed primarily for youth ages 12 to 18. Given the potential level of complexity involved in conducting a community research project (Part 2) and the community action it may inspire, elements of this program may also be suitable for some undergraduate college level courses.

Donnelly/Colt Progressive Resources - http://www.donnellycolt.com
As we enter the year 2000, Donnelly/Colt Progressive Resources enters its 25th year. We are a small, family-owned business that has provided progressive materials for consciousness raising and fundraising since 1975.

Ecomall: http://www.ecomall.com
"Earth's Largest Environmental Shopping Center" Your First Stop to Shop for Green Products That are Good for People and the Environment. Shop by Keywords Above or by Categories Below.

EEK! Environmental Education for Kids - http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/
morgac@dnr.state.wi.us
EEK offers enjoyable education resources for teachers, parents, and kids in grades 4 - 8.

Environmental Literacy Council - http://www.enviroliteracy.org/
An independent, non-profit organization, the Council gives teachers the tools to help students develop environmental literacy.

Envirothon® - http://www.envirothon.org
P.O. Box 855, League City, TX 77574
The Mission of the Canon Envirothon® is to develop knowledgeable, skilled and dedicated citizens who are willing to work towards achieving and maintaining a natural balance between the quality of life and the quality of the environment.

Essential Information - http://www.essential.org/
Essential Information publishes a monthly magazine, books and reports, sponsors investigative journalism conferences, provides writers with grants to pursue investigations and operate clearing houses which disseminate information to grassroots organizations in the United States and the Third World.

EPA - College and University Integrated Strategy - http://www.epa.gov/ne/assistance/univ/
The ultimate goal of the Strategy is to encourage colleges and universities to adopt long-term, sustainable practices, cooperatively share information and resources, and effectively mentor each other in the use of EMSs.

EPA - Kids, Students, and Teachers - http://www.epa.gov/epahome/students.htm
a magazine and on-line resource by and for educators to enhance environmental and global education across the curriculum at all grade levels.
For Teachers - http://www.epa.gov/teachers/
For Students - http://www.epa.gov/students/
For Kids (ages 5-12) - http://www.epa.gov/kids/

Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment - http://www.globe.gov
NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035
Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) is a worldwide network of students, teachers, and scientists working together to study and understand the global environment. Students and teachers from over 9800 schools in more than 95 countries are working with research scientists to learn more about our planet.

Green Teacher - http://www.greenteacher.com/
P.0. Box 1431, Lewiston, NY 14092
Green Teacher is a magazine by and for educators to enhance environmental and global education across the curriculum at all grade levels. With fifty pages of ideas and activities, four times a year; we're not slick... just resource-full.

Green Schools - GRNSCH-L listserve - http://listserv.brown.edu/archives/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=grnsch-l&A=1

Institute for Earth Education - http://www.earthed.com
Cedar Cove, Greenville, WV24945
The Institute for Earth Education was founded in 1974 to offer a different educational response to our environmental problems than the one that's been adopted by the educational establishment. Essentially, they are the world's alternative to the pervasive agency- and industry-sponsored supplementa