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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inc.com: Green Business Top 50 Inc. Business magazine brings us The Green 50 - a list of entrepreneurial companies that are leading the field in the eco business arena. You can also view the Green 50 list as a slide show.
Business.com: How to Green Your Business Short, concise but nonetheless useful guide on how to 'greenify' your company. This page also features links to other green, fair trade and ethical guides for business owners.
Living Ethically Super large database of ecological, organic, fair trade and ethical companies operating in the UK. They cover every area of eco products and services imaginable and have a good eco products reviews section.
Green Pages One of Australia's leading green directories and news sources. It covers every area of green living and business imaginable and with over 7,000 green companies and services listed, it will help you no end in finding what you're looking for.
B Corporation Initiative to establish a certification process for green businesses.
Eco Business Links Huge green directory covering just about every area of eco business imaginable.
Sustain Lane: Green Business Directory Large database of green services, easily navigable by selecting from a range of subsections including Home and Garden, Health and Wellness, Food and Drink and more.
