We bring together the best tips, resources, links and contacts to help individuals, homes and offices calculate, reduce and offset their carbon footprints.
Green Home As the name suggests this is the place to find all things green for your home. Sections include: Appliances, Bath, Bedding, Clothing, Furniture, Home Furnishing, Home Improvement, Housekeeping, Kids, Kitchen, Lighting, Office, Personal Accessories, Pest Control, Pets, Restaurant Supplies and Yard and Garden. Worth checking out also are the How to Green Your Home guides.
Next Green Car Super useful site that will put you as a green consumer in the driving seat. Comprehensive reviews of all the eco car options out there with an easy-to-understand comparison chart which allows you to weigh up the relative merits of each car according to its WGC Rating, its CO2, its MPG and Fuel Cost. The site has a toggle which will switch between UK- or US-centric information.
TIST TIST - The International Small Group Tree Planting Program - is an exceptional example of a reforestation model that really works.
TIST is in its 10th year of successfully encouraging subsistence farmers to plant trees, protect and create biodiversity, and improve livelihoods. TIST has proven that it is a scalable and replicable program that counters deforestation, drought, erosion, and poverty while providing new income from the global carbon market to its member farmers.
Sustainable Village Everything you need to be self-reliant and “less dependent on centralized systems”. Extensive range of all the equipment you could possibly need to run a sustainable home.
Yahoo: Green Yahoo have brought together a fantastic collection of articles, reviews and guides to advise you on every aspect of green living. Areas covered include: Buying a Fuel-Efficient Car, Commuting, Finding a Green Job, Gardening, Recycling, Recycling Electronics, Researching Global Warming Basics, Researching Your Vote and Reusing Stuff. The site also features a great shopping area where everything from bags made from truck tires to biodegradable golf tees is reviewed under the heading Why It's Green with a link either to subsidiary stores like The Green Loop or to Yahoo's own shopping page.
Planet Green: How to Go Green: Alternative Energy Another well-researched guide from the Planet Green people. In this 8-page article they take you through technological matters such as Net Metering and Biofuels as well as giving invaluable info on where to buy alternative energy resources & supplies.
Off-Grid News, advice, forum discussions and more from this very comprehensive site on living off-grid. As for their Links section, you've never seen a resource like this for alternative energy!
Solar Feeds Solar Feeds is a regularly updated solar power news and commentary blog network. Contributors from far and wide give their views on all matters solar-related.
Earth 911 Earth 911 is a fantastic resource for anyone living in the States who already recycles or who wants to find out more about local recycling programs. Through their search engine you'll be able to find recycling centers for paper, metal, hazardous substances, plastic, glass, electronics, automotive parts, household items, garden waste and construction leftovers such as carpet, pallets and bricks. Awesome service.
Recycling Revolution From shower curtains and shoe laces to egg boxes and envelopes, this site has a wealth of ideas on how how to reuse and recycle everyday household items.
Planet Green: Eco Shoes News, Advice and Guides If you're looking to literally reduce your carbon footprint by buying green shoes and maintaining your footwear using eco products, then this is an essential resource for you. Articles range from the sublime ("How to Extend the Life of Your Hiking Boots") to the slightly ridiculous ("5 Reuses for Orphan Boots and Shoes"), though the advice is always valid and presented in a fun and accessible way.
Grow Clean Air This program promises to pay out 70% of revenue for carbon credits directly to the farmers and empower communities in Africa and Asia to change their world and yours. Can't really complain with those sentiments can you?
BBC News: Carbon Market Clouded by Uncertainty Interesting article explaining the uncertain times facing carbon trading companies. This page also features a snazzy Flash presentation of how cap and trade systems can help curb carbon emissions.
Green Bang The GreenBang site features sections on Technology, Travel and transport, Energy and Fuel, Carbon, Sustainability, Climate Change and Corporate Responsibility. You can also check out their Greenbang TV channel and subscribe to their RSS feed for regular transport and technology-related green news.
TreeHugger: Green Cars and Transportation Articles Treehugger has a great eco Cars and Transportation section bursting with interesting articles on alternative transport innovations and resources. Check out also their How to Go Green Guides section where the TreeHugger team bring us lots of good advice about Cars, Hybrid Cars and Public Transportation. Always worth checking out these guides before making any green purchase.
Modern Eco Homes has got it all, from solar equipment to eco furniture (for the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, office and garden), decor items galore, bed & bath eco-products, masses of stuff for eco babies and kids, eco pet supplies, clothing lines for men, women, childen and even pets, as well as loads of eco accessories and green gift ideas. They also offer a 'green concierge' service to help you find exactly what you're looking for.
Low Impact Living One of our favorite eco sites because the layout and advice is so clear and easy to follow. First select the area of your life that you want to 'greenify' (eg composting), then you're give step-by-step advice as well as links that will take you through to various suppliers who offer deals on the products you require. Simple, to-the-point and effective.
Planet Green: How to Go Green: Outdoor Sports Another great guide from the Planet Green people to help you reduce your environmental impact the next time you head off into the great outdoors for an adrenalin rush. Includes advice on where to find green outdoor sports gear.
Carver Surf Racks Who said bikes aren't practical for carrying awkwardly shaped items? Look what the people at Carver Surf Racks have come up with for transporting shortboards and longboards to and from the beach. Great designs that get two thumbs up from the EcoCheckOut team!
Independent Traveler Independent Traveler has a large bank of resources and links for anyone planning a green vacation. Information ranges from carbon offset schemes to eco-friendly lodgings and tour operators.
Matter Network: Travel and Eco-Tourism Section The Matter Network is a great resource for anyone wanting to keep up to date with green matters and sustainable living news. Their eco travel, transport and tourism section is particularly well stocked with articles and news.
