Tips, links, guides, info and news about safe, clean and green sustainable communities and community-based housing, energy, recycling, education and gardening projects, organizations and events.
Green Eco Communities lets you search state by state for US green communities as well as read up on green construction, LEED standards and eco design criteria.
Volunteer.gov: Green Volunteering Opportunities and Events Calendar Do you live in the States and have a “sense of solidarity and service, plus commitment to share one's knowledge, skills, time, and effort with others”? Yes? Then this volunteer work portal might just be of use to you. This is a great resource for locating conservation volunteer opportunities and finding out about eco events across the States. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the events calendar for green volunteer events around the States.
LETS in Australia Local Exchange Trading Systems or Schemes - are local community-based mutual aid networks in which people exchange all kinds of goods and services with one another, without the need for money. This link will help you find LETS Systems in New South Wales and the ACT, South Australia, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia.
One Percent for the Planet This scheme encourages companies to contribute a minimum of 1% of sales to environmental groups around the world.
Planet Friendly: Green Events Calendar How's this for a useful green resource for all those looking to attend eco events? A regular updated calendar to help Canadian eco-citizens to find out what's going on near them.
Live Green Live Smart Lots of free sustainable building information and primary research for those interested in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) design and construction.
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.
Green Maven is a search engine facility that focuses on green and sustainable resources and puts you in contact with every type of green service imaginable. Their directory has a wealth of primarily US-based eco services and you'll also find a good number of blog rolls on their site.
Green America: Green Businesses Directory The US's only fully-screened directory of companies who have made a commitment to sustainable, socially just principles, including the support of sweatshop-free labor, organic farms, fair trade and cruelty-free products.
All Things Eco Fantastic resource for finding UK eco businesses for every eco product and service imaginable. Categories include: Clothing / Accessories, Conservation, Eco Building, Eco Children, Energy / Technology, Ethical Finance, Family Events, Farms, Markets and Veg, Boxes, Food and Drink, Garden and Land, Health and Beauty, In the Community, In the Home, Recycling, Resources, Stationery and Office, Transport and Travel and Leisure. You can also view the eco news and green campaigns sections as well as browse their eco bookstore.
Volunteer Match This service puts volunteers in contact with appropriate non-profits. It's a simple as that. It works with over 73,000 non-profit organizations so it gives you a good chance of finding the right program for you. The site features a great 'Where's the Action' map which shows you the latest voluntary activity in your neighborhood.
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.
Sustain US SustainUS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of young people working towards sustainable development and youth empowerment in the United States. The site will tell you how to get involved in policy change and grassroots action.
LETS Link UK Local Exchange Trading Systems or Schemes - are local community-based mutual aid networks in which people exchange all kinds of goods and services with one another, without the need for money. View their UK Regional Links page to find an exchange network near you.
Eco Huddle This is a great resource for all green shoppers. Eco Huddle is a meeting place for environmentally-concerned consumers to contribute to forums, write reviews or add wiki guides relating to their experiences of eco products and services.
1-800 Volunteer: National Volunteer Database 1-800-Volunteer.org is a national database of volunteer opportunities powered by a volunteer management system for non-profits. A great way to find a place to volunteer or help in your local community.
Green Biz: Eco Events Calendar Green business conferences, workshops, courses, and other professional green and sustainability events. Find opportunities for career development, sharing of best practices, and connecting with like-minded green professionals.
Gen Green Life: Green Events Calendar This US site advertises everything from ecotourism and sustainable tourism conferences to green film festivals. There's a lot going on out there so get involved!
On the Commons On the Commons is an initiative to protect to protect common spaces such as air, oceans and wildlife as well as shared social creations such as libraries, public spaces, scientific research and creative works and create a commons-based society.
