Getting Greener
Calculate your carbon footprint with one of these calculators:
Ecological Footprint Quiz by Redefining Progress (long and comprehensive)
Nature Conservancy--Carbon Footprint Calculator (shorter)
Personal Emmisions Calculator (from the government)
The Green Guide
www.thegreenguide.com
Extensive buying guides for a wide variety of energy efficient products, as well as other tips and tools brought to you by National Geographic's Green Guide magazine.
TreeHugger
www.treehugger.com
Your one stop shop to learn green solutions for just about every topic. Treehugger includes environmental news, videos, radio broadcasts, blogs, interactive forums and more.
GreenerCars
www.greenercars.org
Find environmental car ratings, get green driving tips and learn about the latest technologies.
Composting Instructions
www.epa.gov
Learn learn the basics of composting and how to compost at home.
GreenerChoices
www.greenerchoices.org
Find products and their green ratings from Consumer Reports.
LocalHarvest
www.localharvest.org
Find locally grown food near you. Search by product and source.
ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov
Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
Fuel Economy
www.fueleconomy.gov
Get gas mileage (MPG), greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety information for new and used cars and trucks.
Green vacations:
National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations
Ecologically responsible travel destinations and ideas.
Green Hotels Association
Find out about environmentally friendly hotels listed by state.
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