Good to Know: The Best Green Websites
Natural Home names its Top Ten Favorite environmentally-friendly websites.
July/August 2006
By Hallie Johnson
An environmentally friendly lifestyle is just a click away.
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1 Co-op America
(www.CoopAmerica.org): Articles on social justice and environmental responsibility that empower people to take personal and collective action.
2 Consumer’s Union Guide to Environmental Labels
(www.Eco-Labels.org): Feature stories on organic foods and the “Label Report Card” explain food and household-cleaner labels.
3 The Green Guide
(www.TheGreenGuide.com): Health and environmental safety reports on everything from bath towels to wood furniture. Post your own questions and get involved in legislative issues.
4 Grist Magazine
(www.Grist.org): Online e-zine with lively news articles that specializes in wry environmental humor. Sign up for the e-mailed “Grist List,” a weekly rundown of wacky and wonderful eco-happenings.
5 New American Dream
(www.NewDream.org): Inspiration to help you live simply and consciously, buy wisely, and make a difference in your community.
6 Organic
(www.Organic.org): A terrific assortment of product reviews, recipes with nutritional information, organic farmer profiles and a “Just for Kids” section.
7 Reduce Waste
(www.Reduce.org): This searchable database (either by topic or fact sheet) has ideas on how to create less waste at home, school, work and in the garden.
8 Responsible Shopper
(www.ResponsibleShopper.org): Look up businesses’ social and environmental track record to make buying decisions.
9 Pesticide Action Network
(www.PANNA.org): A hefty resource library provides up-to-date research and ideas on spreading the word against using pesticides.
10 Treehugger
(www.Treehugger.com): A web-magazine with information on anything and everything eco-friendly.