BABIES + LITTLE ONES
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BABY BUNZ & CO.
www.babybunz.com
Known for Natural Diapering products including fitted and pre fold Cloth Diapers,Cotton and Diaper Covers by Nikky & Aristocats,and Swim Diapers from Sweden. They also offer a Classic Collection of baby's first Toys and Dolls crafted from Natural Materials and made to stand the test of time. |
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COLORGROWN CLOTHING CO.
www.colorgrown.com
A Unique Clothing Company offering pure Newborn Basics made from Wild,Native,Certified Organic Cotton in Natural Color Tones of Earthy Browns,Greens,and Unbleached Whites. That means no dyes....just colors from Mother Earth. |
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DR. JAY GORDON
www.drjaygordon.com
Dr. Jay Gordon is an internationally known pediatrician in Santa Monica,California known for his outspoken views on Vaccinations,Circumcision,Breastfeeding,Nutrition and the Family Bed. He lectures all over the world,writes books,and contributes to AOL with his Ask The Pediatrician weekly Chat. He also writes a monthly column for "Fit Pregnancy" magazine and has recently contributed to "New York Parent," and "Parenting" magazines. Dr. Jay Gordon has been featured in the L.A. Times,New York Times,and London Times and many other times. His website provides an excellent reference including parent's FAQ's,Alternative Medicine Choices,and a Discussion Forum. |
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HEALTHY CHILD HEALTHY WORLD
12300 Wilshire Boulevard,Suite 410 Los Angeles CA 90025
www.healthychild.org
A National Non-Profit organization dedicated to Educating the Public,specifically Parents and Caregivers,about Environmental Toxins that affect Children's Health. They recently launched a Blue Butterfly Campaign with Celebrity supporters Amy Brenneman and Laura Dern to help spread the word about the 5 Easy Steps to a Healthier Home that everyone can easily follow to create a Cleaner,Healthier Environment for their Children. |
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HEALTHY TOYS
www.healthytoys.org
Healhty Toys is a first step in providing parents, grandparents, and others who care about children with the information they need to make better choices when purchasing toys and other children's products. HealthyToys.org is based on research conducted by environmental health organizations and other researchers around the country. |
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MAPLE LANDMARK
1297 Exchange Street Middlebury VT 05753
www.maplelandmarkcom
A wide range of wooden toys, games and gifts made in Vermont, USA following American standards of product safety, employee safety, and environmental protection. Toys are designed to provide the best in hands-on learning and exploration. |
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MOTHERING MAGAZINE
www.mothering.com
The only independently owned Natural Family Living Magazine in the World. Founded in 1976 and read in more than 65 countries,it covers a wide range of topics such as Organic Foods,Childhood Illnesses,Home Birth,Circumcision,Vaccinations,Ear Infections,Parenting Teens,Midwifery,and Homeopathy. The website has an excellent Reference Section,Current News Updates,and a panel of Natural Parenting Professionals who answer specific questions. |
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OOMPA TOYS
www.oompa.com
A family-held California Company that offers Quality Wooden Toys,Educational Toys,Musical Instruments,Children's Room Decor and Furniture items. Its "Shop by Age" feature helps simplify finding Gifts from Newborns up to age 6. |
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SIGG SWISS WATER BOTTLES
Walzmühlestrasse 62 Frauenfeld Switzerland CH-8501
www.sigg.ch
A Smart,Colorful and Fun Step-Up from the world of plastic Sippy Cups. These Beverage Bottles are Leak-Proof,Break-Proof,and Safer than plastic for your Child. The inner lining flexes with the bottle,so even if the bottle is dented,no break or crack occurs on the inner surface. The screw top with a dirt-proof cap is also leak-proof. One turn and it's ready to use. Holds 0.4 liters (about 13.5 ounces),weighs approximately 5 ounces and is recommended for Children ages 3 to 6. |
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TUSHIES DIAPERS
www.tushies.com
Tushies is the only Disposable Diaper With 100% Non-Chlorine Bleached Woodpulp (Tushies woodpulp is whitened with Chlorine-Free Hydrogen Peroxide) blended with Real Cotton for absorbency and is the only Gel-Free Alternative on the market. Tushies Diapers are also TBT Free and Do Not contain Recycled Materials. All products are made in the U.S.A. |
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UNDER THE NILE
652 Troon Court Milpitas CA 5035
www.underthenile.com
Under the Nile features Apparel,Diapers and Toys made from 100% Certified Organic Egyptian Cotton. They Guarantee that no Pesticides or Chemicals,Bleach,Dyes or Perfumes have been used through the entire Production Process. |
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BEAUTY + BODY
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AFTERGLOW COSMETICS
www.afterglowcosmetics.com
A full line of All-Natural Mineral and Organic Cosmetics. Their website discloses all Ingredients for each product,Tips for Application and Ingredients to avoid in Cosmetics. All products come with a 60-day 100% Refund Policy. |
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CAMPAIGN FOR SAFE COSMETICS
www.safecosmetics.org
A coalition working to protect health by calling for the elimiination of chemicals used in the cosmetics industry linked to cancer, birth defects and other health problems and replace them with safer alternatives. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP
www.ewg.org
Uses the power of information to protect health and the environment. Their research is used to shape policy and provide consumers with safer shopping tips. Skin Deep, the most comprehensive database of cosmetics and personal care products, pairs ingredients in more than 25,000 products against 50 definitive toxicity and regulatory databases. |
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MOUNTAIN ROSE HERBS
PO Box 50220 Eugene OR 97405
www.mountainroseherbs.com
Since 1987, Mountain Rose Herbs has consistently delivered exceptional quality certified organic products with a strict emphasis on sustainable agriculture. Products include bulk organic herbs and spices, essential oils and herbal teas |
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PRESERVE PRODUCTS
www.recycline.com
Recycline was established to provide high-quality Recycled Content & Recyclable Products to consumers with a new function than what is currently offered in the marketplace. Products include the Preserve® and Preserve® Jr Toothbrushes,the Preserve™ Razor Recyclable and the Preserve™ Replacement Blades. |
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CHECK YOUR FOOTPRINT
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AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
www.lungaction.org/reports/stateoftheair2005.html
How Clean is the Air in your City? This American Lung Association report will tell you. They also have a report on the effects of Ozone and Particle Pollution and Tips about how to help make the Air you Breathe Better. |
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
www.nrel.gov/ncpv
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed a "Pollution Prevention Calculator". Pollution Prevention is based on the amount of Electricity produced by a photovoltaic (PV) system and the geographic location of that system. With the Calculator,you can enter the size of your PV system and determine the yearly amount of pollutants your system is preventing. It also gives you a CO2 Emissions Comparison to the number of miles a car would have to travel to produce the same amount of CO2,or the number of Trees it would take to absorb that much CO2. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE
www.environmentaldefense.org/tailpipetally/index.cfm
This Tailpipe Tally lets you find out find out Fuel Consumption,Fuel Cost and Vehicle Emissions for any Vehicle you choose (Model Year 1978 to 2004). Build your own comparison list of up to four vehicles,in any combination of new and used. You can calculate how much your vehicle pollutes by your Mileage,or by the Year and Make of your Car. |
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HOME ENERGY SAVER
http://hes.lbl.gov
The first Web-Based Do-It-Yourself Energy Audit Tool developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory as part of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy Star Program. By simply entering the number and approximate age of their Major Appliances,users can estimate their Energy Consumption,based on historic sales-weighted efficiency data. A very detailed module is also included to estimate energy consumption for Lighting and dozens of miscellaneous Gas and Electric appliances. Energy-saving upgrade Recommendations and helpful Links are also provided as part of the results. |
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TERRA PASS
www.terrapass.com
Calculate your Carbon Emissions Footprint from Driving or Flying on their website. TerraPass funds Clean Energy Projects that Reduce Industrial Carbon Dioxide Emissions. When you buy a TerraPass,your money funds Renewable Energy Projects such as Wind Farms. |
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CLEANING NATURALLY
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ARM & HAMMER
www.armandhammer.com
ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda is one of the most Environmentally Safe Products available. It can be used to replace other Household and Personal items which may have Ingredients that are harmful to the Environment. The website has downloadable files for all the ways to use this product which has been around for 155 years. It was even used to clean the inner copper walls of the Statue of Liberty! |
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BEGLEY'S BEST
www.begleysbest.com
An All-Natural All-Purpose Cleaner designed to replace all other Household Cleaning Products. The ingredients are Non-Toxic and totally Biodegradable in just 3 to 7 days. It can be used on any surface that is compatible with Water,such as Tile,Showers,Porcelain,Counter Tops and Cupboards,Linoleum,Plastics,Wood,Leather,Stainless Steel,Aluminum,Chrome and Colorfast Fabrics. |
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ECOVER
www.ecover.com
A full line of Natural Cleaning products that contain no Petrochemical-based ingredients,leaving no residue of unnecessary chemicals in the House or on on your Body. It Biodegrades easily and makes minimum impact on Aquatic Life. Ecover,based in Belgium,is the world's largest producer of Ecological Cleaning Products. |
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CLOTHING + ACCESSORIES
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BOLL ORGANIC
www.bollorganic.com
High Quality Men's Dress Shirts in Organic Cotton at a comparable price to their Non organic Competitors. Fabric Swatches available upon request. |
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INNER WAVES ORGANICS,MAUI
Haiku HI 96708
www.innerwavesmaui.com
A Consciously Inspired line of High Quality Organic Cotton Yoga Clothing for Women and Men designed for Style and Function on and off the Mat. Their Catalog includes Women's Yoga Pants,Shorts,Capris,Skirts and Tops,as well as Yoga Pants and Shorts for Men. |
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PATAGONIA
1800 North Clybourn Chicago IL 60614
www.patagonia.com
This Award-Winning Sports Apparel Company,based in Ventura,CA,is one of the Premier Environmentally Responsible Businesses in the World. Founded in 1973,its commitment to Innovation,Design,and Performance is matched by its devotion to Environmental and Social Causes. They create high-quality Outdoor Sportswear for Mountaineering,Skiing,Surfing and Extreme Sports,with a focus on Functionality. Clean Aesthetics,Quality Construction and the highest level of Performance are evident in every product. There are now 39 Patagonia stores in seven countries. |
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PATAGONIA
101 Wooster Street New York NY 10012
www.patagonia.com
This Award-Winning Sports Apparel Company,based in Ventura,CA,is one of the Premier Environmentally Responsible Businesses in the World. Founded in 1973,its commitment to Innovation,Design,and Performance is matched by its devotion to Environmental and Social Causes. They create high-quality Outdoor Sportswear for Mountaineering,Skiing,Surfing and Extreme Sports,with a focus on Functionality. Clean Aesthetics,Quality Construction and the highest level of Performance are evident in every product. There are now 39 Patagonia stores in seven countries. |
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PATAGONIA
2185 San Elijo Ave Cardiff By The Sea CA 92007
www.patagonia.com
This Award-Winning Sports Apparel Company,based in Ventura,CA,is one of the Premier Environmentally Responsible Businesses in the World. Founded in 1973,its commitment to Innovation,Design,and Performance is matched by its devotion to Environmental and Social Causes. They create high-quality Outdoor Sportswear for Mountaineering,Skiing,Surfing and Extreme Sports,with a focus on Functionality. Clean Aesthetics,Quality Construction and the highest level of Performance are evident in every product. There are now 39 Patagonia stores in seven countries. |
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PATAGONIA
2936 Main Street Santa Monica CA 90405
www.patagonia.com
This Award-Winning Sports Apparel Company,based in Ventura,CA,is one of the Premier Environmentally Responsible Businesses in the World. Founded in 1973,its commitment to Innovation,Design,and Performance is matched by its devotion to Environmental and Social Causes. They create high-quality Outdoor Sportswear for Mountaineering,Skiing,Surfing and Extreme Sports,with a focus on Functionality. Clean Aesthetics,Quality Construction and the highest level of Performance are evident in every product. There are now 39 Patagonia stores in seven countries. |
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RAWGANIQUE ECO APPAREL
www.rawganique.com
In 2005,Rawganique became the world's first and only shop carrying Clothing and Products made from Certified Organic European Hemp Fiber...guaranteed to be Pure and Sustainable. Their catalog also includes products made from Organic Cotton and Linen. They made entertainment news when their Organic Hemp Linen Sheets were featured in one of Jennifer Lopez's movies. |
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TEKO: SOCKS
1435 Yarmouth Street,Suite 102 Boulder CO 80304
www.tekosocks.com
With a company motto that states,"Simply the best Socks on and for the Planet",their goal is just that...to create High-Performance Socks that leave minimum impact on the Great Outdoors. Wear their Socks for a year,and if at anytime you are not 100% delighted with their performance you can return them for a new pair or refund. |
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TILLEY ENDURABLES
900 Don Mills Road Toronto ON M3C 1V6
www.tilley.com
Tilley Endurable hats are hand-sewn in Canada out of materials that last a lifetime. Their new Hemp Hats have a soft Linen-like look that is durable, breathable, and naturally resistant to UV light, mold, mildew and salt water. Tilley Hemp Fabric has been tested and certified as having a UPF 50+, the maximum UV protection rating given. The hats have a place for Sunglasses to attach, secret pockets inside the Crown, and a Guarantee that if you ever succeed in wearing out your Tilley Hat send the remains and they will replace it free. They also have a two-year, all-peril, 50% deductible, Hat Insurance Policy to take the pain out of loss or irreparable damage. |
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COOL + UNIQUE
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RED MALOO
www.redmaloo.com
Modern Accessories for Electronic Devices fabricated using revered traditional methods that originated in Japan. The new line is crafted from German felt. One layer of felt folds around your laptop for breezy transportation. Unfolding it reveals a felt workstation replete with integrated mousepad. A simple idea,sown and organically grown to include a small family of accessories for electronic devices. Products include Laptop Covers,iPod Sleeves,Shoulder Bags and more. |
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SIGG WATER BOTTLES
www.sigg.ch
The SIGG Water Bottle...the simple solution for millions of plastic Water Bottles being thrown away every day. This Swiss Bottle not only looks Cool but is virtually unbreakable and weighs no more than a comparable sized Plastic Bottle. Extruded from a single piece of pure Aluminum,it has no seams,ensuring leak-proof performance. If dented,the inner lining flexes with the bottle so no break or crack occurs on the inner surface. SIGG Bottles come in a wide variety of Unique graphic patterns and are part of the permanent Design Collection at the Museum of Modern Art. Winner in Consumer Testing and made by the company who invented the first water carrier for hikers in 1908. |
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SWISS KNIFE SHOP
www.swissknifeshop.com
The first time in history that an original Swiss Army Knife has been equipped with a USB Memory Storage Device. Plug the Swissbit / Victorinox SwissMemory® USB into any PC or MAC equipped with a USB port and the Computer will recognize it. Available as a 1GB,512MB,256MB or 128MB removable mass storage device. The USB memory stick is easily removable from the tool for convenience or safekeeping. A trendy Accessory or Gift that can be Engraved. |
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ENERGY SOLUTIONS
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ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov
A collaboration between the Department of Energy,the EPA and partner companies. This program helps consumers find Energy Efficiency Products for New Homes,Home and Business Improvement,Major Appliances,Lighting,TVs and VCRs,Heating,Cooling and Office Equipment. |
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MAXLITE
www.maxlite.com
For more than 50 years,Maxlite has led the way in Manufacturing and Marketing Energy Efficient Lamps and Fixtures. They are committed to innovative design and pioneering new Technology for both Commercial and Industrial applications. Their energy-conserving CFL bulb was featured on the Today Show with Katie Couric. |
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SOLAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
www.solarelectricalsystems
Solar Electrical Systems has been in the Solar Electric Power Energy business in California for over 26 years and has installed over 500 residential and 100 commercial Solar Power systems,including the world's largest Residential System in Santa Barbara,California. Their extensive line of Solar Solutions gives you the power to "turn your Electrical Meter backwards" and even sell back excess energy to your local Power Company. They will also help you take advantage of California Solar Power State and US Federal Reductions. |
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SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER
www.windenergy.com
There's a breath of fresh air in the world of Alternative Energy...it's called Skystream and it's designed to make Wind Power accessible to more people than ever before. The Skystream 3.7 is the new generation Residential Wind Generator that hooks up to a Home to reduce or eliminate the monthly Electric Bill. It's the first all-inclusive Wind Generator designed to produce quiet,clean electricity in very low winds,making it ideal for Residential Homes and Small Businesses. The system was recently featured on the CBS News. |
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TERRA PASS
www.terrapass.com
TerraPass funds Clean Energy Projects that Reduce Industrial Carbon Dioxide Emissions. When you buy a TerraPass,your money funds Renewable Energy Projects such as Wind Farms. These projects result in Verified Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Pollution. |
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FAVORITE READS
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DWELL MAGAZINE
www.dwellmag.com
Dwell champions an aesthetic in home design that is Modern,idea-driven,and sensitive to social and physical surroundings. It is the first and only magazine to explore both the Interiors and the Exteriors of Modern Home Design in a stylish,yet accessible way. Special monthly features on Green Building Projects and Innovative Green Products. |
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GRIST MAGAZINE
www.grist.org
An Independent voice with contributing writers around the World covering Environmental Topics with a sense of Humor and encouraging Creative Thinking about Environmental Problems and Solutions. |
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IDEAL BITE
www.idealbite.com
Ideal Bite was created in early 2005 as the "Ultimate Online Source of Clever Ideas" that are good for people and good for the planet. Or,put another way: "How Small Things can add up to Make a BIG Difference". Get Useful Facts and Suggestions via email in a fun,pithy,and sometimes irreverent way on topics such as Green Products and Services,Food,Travel and more. Opinionated Editorial and lively interaction found on Ideal Bite's Daily Blog. |
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LIME
www.lime.com
LIME is the Multimedia Home of today's Healthy Lifestyle. Through TV, Radio, Online, Mobile,Podcasts, and more, you'll find inspiration from leading authors, speakers, researchers and colorful personalities (and yes...sometimes Celebrities). You'll find entertaining and revealing information and shows on LIME about Healthy Foods, Personal Growth, Stress Management, Physical Fitness, and Complementary Medicine. You'll even find ways to improve your home and the planet from Feng Shui to a more Eco-Sustainable Lifestyle. |
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MOTHERING MAGAZINE
www.mothering.com
The only independently owned Natural Family Living Magazine in the world. Founded in 1976 and read in more than 65 countries,it covers a wide range of topics such as Organic Foods,Childhood Illnesses,Home Birth,Circumcision,Vaccinations,Ear Infections,Parenting Teens,Midwifery,and Homeopathy. The website has an excellent Reference Section,Current News Updates,and a panel of Natural Parenting Professionals who will answer specific questions. |
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ODE MAGAZINE
98 Main Street,Suite 220 Tiburon CA 94920
www.odemagazine.com
This International News Magazine launched in 1995 and is named after a utopian village on Sri Lanka. It publishes stories about People and Ideas that are Changing the World with writings from sources such as Sting,Naomi Wolf,visionary Kevin Kelly and Arundhati Roy. |
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THE GREEN GUIDE
www.thegreenguide.com
Dubbed the "Green Living Source for today's Conscious Consumer" by Elle magazine,The Green Guide is an invaluable Resource for anyone striving for a Healthy and Greener Lifestyle. Their goal is to serve as the most Practical,Reliable,and Trustworthy content source for Product Choices and Daily Practices that are better for your Health and the Environment. |
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TREEHUGGER
www.treehugger.com
A fast-growing,fun-to-read Web Magazine,dedicated to everything that has a Modern Aesthetic yet is Environmentally Responsible. It serves up the Latest News,Reviews,and Recommendations for Modern,Green Products and Services around the world. There is also a Directory to find well-designed products that are Ecologically Sensitive. |
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GREEN HOMES
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ANNA SOVA LUXURY ORGANICS
www.annasova.com
Luxurious Eco-Safe Home Products including Elegant Wall Finishes,Silk Bedding and Draperies,Hand Finished Bamboo Hardware,Italian Jacquard Sheets,100% Organic cotton Towels,440 thread count Organic Cotton Bedding,100% Soy Based Candles,and a pure Aromatherapy Body Product line. |
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BAMBU HOME
www.bambuhome.com
Contemporary Bamboo Products for the Kitchen and Home created from Renewable Materials. Their Bambulacquerwear Collection features Bowls,Plates and other Table Top pieces that are Hand coiled,shaped and finished with food-safe Natural Lacquer creating Waterproof finishes. Their answer to the Paper Plate is bamboo Veneerware® made of 100% Organically Grown Bamboo. It's FDA approved,food-safe,contains no bleaches or dyes and Biodegrades in 4-6 months. |
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ENERGY STAR
www.energystar.gov
A collaboration between the Department of Energy,the EPA and partner companies. This program helps consumers find Energy Efficiency Products for New Homes,Home and Business Improvement,Major Appliances,Lighting,TVs and VCRs,Heating,Cooling and Office Equipment. |
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FLOR: MODULAR CARPET TILE
www.interfaceflor.com
InterfaceFLOR is Modular Carpet Tile that allows people to create their own Unique Floor Coverings and change their minds,and their Floors,as often as they like. They offer pre-packaged complementary patterns and colors that can be used to create endless Area Rug and Wall-to-Wall Designs. Want to experiment? They'll send you up to 8 (3"x3") Samples for $5.00. |
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GALLERY OF FUNCTIONAL ART
www.galleryoffunctionalart.com/dorfman.shtml
Artist Margaret Dorfman creates these Vegetable Parchment Bowls by hand from Fresh Vegetables that have been cured for several days,then pressed,dried and aged. The Parchments are then molded into Unique,Paper Thin,Translucent,Bowls. They can be used to hold Potpourri,Illuminated with a Votive Candle in a Glass Holder or enjoyed just as they are. |
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GIRARI FURNITURE
205 North Robertson Boulevard Beverly Hills CA 90211
www.girari.com
Respect for the environment is in harmony with high design at Girari Furniture Design. All of their Aluminum Products are Recycled Sand-Cast Aluminum,Hand Cast and hand finished in the U.S.A. Product line includes Chairs,Stools,Tables,Vases,Platters,Bowls,Picture Frames,Candle Holders,Bath Accessories,Kitchen,Bar and Outdoor Accessories and Hardware. |
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GREEN BUILDING RESOURCE CENTER
2218 Main Street,2nd Floor Santa Monica CA 90405
www.globalgreen.org/gbrc/index.htm
The Center is a partnership between Global Green USA and the City of Santa Monica. Numerous samples of Environmentally Preferable Building Materials,Informational Resources such as Books and Magazines,Referral lists of Green Architects and monthly Workshops are available. |
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GREENROOFS.COM
3449 Lakewind Way Alpharetta GA 30005
www.greenroofs.com
Promotes and Inspires the Earth Friendly Technology of Organic Greenroof Architecture through the Interchange of Ideas,Projects,News,Travel,Research,Organizations,Government Updates,Marketing Opportunities and Exclusive Features. There is also a Green Roof Directory to help you locate Green Roof Professionals and Materials in your area or around the world. |
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H3 ENVIRONMENTAL
www.h3environmental.com
H3 Environmental is a Healthy Home Products and Consulting Group. For the past 15 years,founder,Mary Cordaro,has been directing a team of specialists who work together to test for and abate contaminants in the home,including Electromagnetic Fields,Mold and Chemicals. Cordaro also specifies building materials and systems for healthy indoor Air Quality and low Electromagnetic Fields. She and her team consult with homeowners and tenants,as well as Architects,contractors,Designers,Health Practitioners and Medical Doctors. |
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HERMAN MILLER
www.hermanmiller.com
A World-Class Designer of Distinctive Furniture for Home and Business. Recognized as an industry leader in environmentally responsible Product Design and Manufacturing. The Sustainable Leadership Award 2006 was presented to Herman Miller at the CoreNet Global Summit for its exemplary practices and commitment to a Completely Sustainable Business. |
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HOME & PLANET
25 East 3rd Street Bethlehem PA 18015
www.homeandplanet.com
Home and Planet is the largest retail store in the nation dedicated to High-Style,Earth Friendly Home Furnishings and Gifts. They represent over 300 artists using Recycled Materials,Found Objects,Organically Grown Cotton and Sustainably Harvested Wood. Featured artists create wildly imaginative pieces from unlikely materials: Clocks and Dining Tables from Steel I-Beams ...Decorative Bowls from Street Signs...Metal Gourds from Street Sweeper Bristles! You'll also find Vintage Wood,elegant Recycled Glass Tableware,Organic Cotton Bedding and Towels and Funky Recycled Plastic Furniture. |
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LE CREUSET
www.lecreuset.com
Le Creuset is the World's leading Manufacturer of Enameled Cast Iron Cookware. It's one of the few Cookware Materials that gives superb Cooking results and long lasting performance on all heat sources,including Induction. Marian Burros,food writer for the New York Times,in her recent Cookware test to replace nonstick pans,recommends the Le Creuset pans with a matte black enamel interior which even managed to cook eggs that didn't stick. |
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LIVINGREEN
10000 Culver Boulevard Culver City CA 90232
www.livingreen.com
Offering Healthy Green Alternatives for Home and Business including Sustainable Building Materials and Interior Furnishings created by gifted artisans from around the world. Design Consulting available on-site or online for professionals and homeowners who are conscious about the type of products that they are using in their homes and businesses. |
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LIVINGREEN
218 Helena Avenue Santa Barbara CA 93101
www.livingreen.com
Offering Healthy Green Alternatives for Home and Business including Sustainable Building Materials and Interior Furnishings created by gifted artisans from around the world. Design Consulting available on-site or online for professionals and homeowners who are conscious about the type of products that they are using in their homes and businesses. |
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LODGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
www.lodgemfg.com
Family owned for over 100 years,Lodge produces an extensive line of quality Cast Iron Goods including Dutch Ovens,Chicken Fryers,a variety of Skillets,Deep Fryers,Country Kettles and more. Its legendary cooking performance and lifetime durability keeps it on the list of Kitchen Essentials for Great Chefs and Home Cooks alike. In recent Cookware tests by New York Times food writer,Marian Burros,Cast Iron Pots were highly recommended as a choice to replace nonstick pans. |
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MAPLEX MATERIAL
One Gordon Mills Way St. Johnsbury VT 5819
www.maplexmaterial.com
Maplex is made entirely of a Renewable Resource: Softwood Fibers from sustainably managed forests. It's manufactured without the use of Bleach,Binders,Formaldehyde,Petroleum-based products or other off-gassing chemical additives. As a result,it's a 100% Nontoxic and Biodegradable Alternative to traditional building materials such as Wood,Metal,and Plastics. |
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OIKOS: GREEN BUILDING SOURCE
www.oikos.com
A Green Building Source devoted to Serving Professionals whose work promotes Sustainable Design and Construction. Provides an Extensive Library of articles on every phase of Building Projects and carefully selected titles in their Bookstore. There is also a Product Directory where you will find Sources for all sorts of Green Building Materials and Products - from Recycled Plastic Lumber to Composting Toilets,to Insulation Materials and Photovoltaic Modules (SolarPanels). |
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OLDE GOOD THINGS
1800 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles CA 90015
www.oldegoodthings.com
Architectural Antiques and Salvage with over 2000 items online including Doors,Mantels,Windows,Lighting and Sconces,Stone and Terra-cotta,Garden and Landscape Accents. If you know of Houses,Mansions or Buildings to be Demolished,contact them and you'll receive a finder's fee for Quality Architectural Salvage. |
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OLDE GOOD THINGS
1819 West Grand Avenue Chicago IL 60622
www.oldegoodthings.com
Architectural Antiques and Salvage with over 2000 items online including Doors,Mantels,Windows,Lighting and Sconces,Stone and Terra-cotta,Garden and Landscape Accents. If you know of Houses,Mansions or Buildings to be Demolished,contact them and you'll receive a finder's fee for Quality Architectural Salvage. |
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OLDE GOOD THINGS
400 Gilligan Street Scranton PA 18508
www.oldegoodthings.com
Architectural Antiques and Salvage with over 2000 items online including Doors,Mantels,Windows,Lighting and Sconces,Stone and Terra-cotta,Garden and Landscape Accents. If you know of Houses,Mansions or Buildings to be Demolished,contact them and you'll receive a finder's fee for Quality Architectural Salvage. |
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OLDE GOOD THINGS
124 West 24th Street New York NV 10011
www.oldegoodthings.com
Architectural Antiques and Salvage with over 2000 items online including Doors,Mantels,Windows,Lighting and Sconces,Stone and Terra-cotta,Garden and Landscape Accents. If you know of Houses,Mansions or Buildings to be Demolished,contact them and you'll receive a finder's fee for Quality Architectural Salvage. |
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OLDE GOOD THINGS
19 Greenwich Avenue New York NV 10011
www.oldegoodthings.com
Architectural Antiques and Salvage with over 2000 items online including Doors,Mantels,Windows,Lighting and Sconces,Stone and Terra-cotta,Garden and Landscape Accents. If you know of Houses,Mansions or Buildings to be Demolished,contact them and you'll receive a finder's fee for Quality Architectural Salvage. |
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PUR WATER
www.purwater.com
The Pur Water Filtration System offers clean,healthy,great-tasting Water at 1/10th the cost of Bottled Water. Their product line includes Faucet Mount,Pitchers,Dispenser,Refrigerator,Faucet Side Tap,and Coolers. The Pur Ultimate Pitcher appears in many Water Filter Reviews as the simplest solution to most Water Quality issues and the Best Pitcher-type of Water Filter. |
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SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE
3094 North Winn Road Decorah IA 52101
www.seedsaver.org
Founded in 1975,Seed Savers Exchange is a nonprofit organization that saves and shares Heirloom Seeds for future generations. With an extensive collection of over 24,000 rare Vegetable varieties which are being permanently maintained on a Certified Organic 890 acre farm north of Decorah,Iowa,SSE is committed to educating people about the value of saving Endangered Seeds. Their website has pictures and fascinating stories of where the seeds originate. |
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THE GREEN GUIDE
www.greenguide.com
The Green Building Resource Guide is a Database of over 600 Green Building Materials and Products selected specifically for their usefulness to the Design and Building Professions. |
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VITA MIX CORPORATION
8615 Usher Road Cleveland OH 44138
www.vitamix.com
Since 1937,Vita-Mix machines have proven to have durability and versatility. Capable of doing the work of 10 different Kitchen Appliances and 35 different food feats such as Juicing,Freezing Desserts,Grinding Grains,and even making Hot Soup. The Machine of Choice for Starbucks and Baskin Robbins. It comes with a 7 year repair/replacement warranty and a 30 day money back Guarantee. |
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WHITE LOTUS HOME
191 Hamilton Street New Brunswick NJ 8901
www.whitelotus.net
Since 1981,White Lotus has been making Handcrafted Natural Fiber Mattresses,Pillows,and Accessories using ingredients that are pure in quality and offer a high level of Support,Comfort and Environmental Friendliness. Raw ingredients are also sold online such as Kapok,Wool,Cotton,Buckwheat,and Foam. White Lotus is the first business customer in the state of New Jersey to purchase 100% Wind-Generated Electricity. |
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WHITE LOTUS HOME
202 Nassau Street Princeton NJ 8540
www.whitelotus.net
Since 1981,White Lotus has been making Handcrafted Natural Fiber Mattresses,Pillows,and Accessories using ingredients that are pure in quality and offer a high level of Support,Comfort and Environmental Friendliness. Raw ingredients are also sold online such as Kapok,Wool,Cotton,Buckwheat,and Foam. White Lotus is the first business customer in the state of New Jersey to purchase 100% Wind-Generated Electricity. |
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YOLO COLORHOUSE
1001 SE Water Avenue,Suite 140 Portland OR 97214
www.yolocolorhouse.com
Borrowing some of the earth’s naturally occurring elements and combining them with Environmentally Responsible Paint,YOLO Colorhouse has created Premium Interior Paints with Zero Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and a Durable,Washable finish to reflect the purity of the earth's color palette. Their Earth's Color Collection is available in 40 colors designed specifically for Interiors. |
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GREEN TOTES
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ENVIRO-TOTE
www.enviro-tote.com
Environmentally Friendly Tote bags made in the USA since 1990. Bags are made from Certified Organic Cotton as well as Unbleached and Colored Cotton. They also feature The Bottle Bag® made from 100-percent Recycled Soda Bottles. |
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ESCAMA
www.escama.com
Amazing Hand Crocheted Bags made in Brasil by the women of the Cia do Lacre and 100 Dimens Cooperatives using 100% Recycled Aluminum Tabs. Inside each Handbag is the name of the Artist who Crocheted the piece. |
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REUSABLE BAGS
www.reusablebags.com
Offering an outstanding selection of high-quality Reusable Shopping Bags and other smart,sustainable products enabling people to consume less and help the planet more. Featured items include reusable Lunch Kits,SIGG bottles and Accessories,and a variety of Tote and Shopping Bags. The Walker Bag recently featured in Salon Magazine is a stylish,lightweight,Nylon Mesh Tote that scrunches into a ball but carries up to 35 pounds. Reusablebags.com is featured in Al Gore's book "An Inconvenient Truth" about the realities of global warming. |
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GREENER RESOURCES
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COALITION FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION ON COSMETICS
www.leapingbunny.org
An Online Shopping Guide to products that have not been tested on Animals,including Cosmetics,Personal Care and Household Products. |
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ECO-LABELS
www.eco-labels.org
The Consumers Union Guide to Environmental Labels. Learn more about products that are Eco-Labeled compared to those that are conventionally farmed or produced,keep track of Labels recently added,compare labels quickly with a shorthand Report Card and print easily to use while shopping. You can also sign up for specific News Updates. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP
www.ewg.org
Environmental Investigations have been the focus of the Environmental Working Group since 1993. A team of Scientists,Engineers,Policy Experts,Lawyers and Computer Programmers pour over Government data,Legal Documents,Scientific Studies and their own Laboratory Tests to expose threats to Health and the Environment and to find Solutions. |
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GREENER CHOICES
www.greenerchoices.org
Consumers Union's online Shopping Guide is packed with Green Tips,Recommendations and Rating Charts to help you make Environmentally Friendly Purchases. |
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ORGANIC TRADE ASSOCIATION
www.ota.com
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) Promotes and Protects the growth of Organic Trade by drawing together all segments of the Organic Industry to share information,create standards of excellence and promote Organic Products. OTA is the membership-based Business Association for the Organic Industry in North America. |
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GREENER RIDES
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ALTERNATIVE FUELS DATA CENTER
www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/infrastructure/refueling.html
U.S. Dept. of Energy Center that lists Alternative Fuel Stations for Specific Locations or States for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),85% Ethanol (E85),Liquefied Petroleum Gas/Propane (LPG),Biodiesel (BD),Electric,Hydrogen,and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Information is gathered from trade associations,industry contacts,retailers,and general literature. There is also a downloadable GIS data file that contain station address information and Geocoded Coordinates used to Map these Stations. |
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BETTER WORLD CLUB
20 NW 5th Avenue,#100 Portland OR 97209
www.betterworldclub.com
The Green Alternative to AAA with 24-hour Nationwide Roadside Assistance for Autos and Bikes. Discounts on Hybrid Car Rentals,Eco-Travel,and Hotels,Free Maps,Trip Routing,Auto Insurance and Bicycle Roadside Assistance. |
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BIODIESEL AMERICA
www.biodieselamerica.org
Using the Resources on this website,you can buy a Diesel Car,find out where to get Fuel,join a Biodiesel Co-op and even enter the Business of Biodiesel. |
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COMMUTER CARS CORPORATION
www.commutercars.com
The Tango is a Revolutionary Innovation in Commuter Transportation . It is an ultra-narrow,freeway-capable,stable,safe vehicle that fits anywhere a Motorcycle fits. This innovative Car,owned by George Clooney,was designed to be so much Fun and so Convenient that if you are going anywhere by yourself or with a friend,there should be no hesitation in deciding which car to take. |
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eGO VEHICLES
www.egovehicles.com
The eGO Classic is the small but powerful Electric-Powered Moped that’s perfect for Casual Commuters,Errand Runners and for RV users. The eGo is built on an anodized aluminum chassis and delivers 20 - 25 miles of range at a top speed of 24 miles per hour. It also comes in an LX version for Daily Commuters and Errand Runners who will be driving in moderate to Heavy Traffic. The LX is fully equipped for registration in any State. |
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EVO LIMO SERVICE
www.evolimo.com
An Eco-Friendly Car and Limousine Service that's Better for the Planet but doesn't compromise the Luxury and Security that the Modern VIP Traveler demands. Their fleet of Custom-Converted full size Chevy Suburbans runs on clean fuel (CNG),has Limo-Style Seating for 4 to 6,Tinted Windows,a Mini Bar,CD,TV and DVD. |
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LOVECRAFT BIOFUELS
4000 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90029
www.lovecraftbiofuels.com
Experts at converting Diesel Powered Vehicles to run on New and Used Vegetable Oil. They specialize in Mercedes Benz,with an inventory of converted Mercedes Diesels for sale,but also convert Ford,Cummins and other Diesels. |
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TESLA MOTORS
1050 Bing Street San Carlos CA 94070
www.teslamotors.com
Tesla Motors designs and sells High-Performance,Highly Efficient Electric Sports Cars that combine Style,Acceleration,and Handling with Advanced Technologies,making them among the quickest and the most Energy-Efficient Cars on the road. The Tesla can accelerate faster than a Porsche 911 and hit a top speed of nearly twice what the law permits. With a range of 250 miles on a single charge,it can be used all day long then simply plugged in at night the same way a Cell Phone is dropped into its Charger. |
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THE NATIONAL BIODIESEL BOARD
www.biodiesel.org
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) is the National Trade Association representing the Biodiesel Industry as the coordinating body for Research and Development in the United States. Their website has straightforward articles and current news stories to keep you updated on the latest Biodiesel Developments. |
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ORGANIC FOODS + GOODIES
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EAT WELL GUIDE
www.eatwellguide.org
The Eat Well Guide is a free Online Directory of Restaurants,Inns and Hotels,and Online Outlets in the US and Canada who carry Sustainably Raised Meat,Poultry,Dairy and Eggs. Consumers simply enter their Zip Code to obtain a list of local places that have Wholesome Food. |
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FREY VINEYARDS
14000 Tomki Road Redwood Valley CA 95470
www.freywine.com
Celebrating 25 years of Winemaking,Frey Vineyards is the oldest (since 1980) and largest purely Organic Winery in the United States. The Vineyards and Winery are nestled on the slopes of the Redwood Valley in Mendocino County,California,at the headwaters of the Russian River. All grapes for the Organic Wines are grown in accordance with California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). Frey Vineyards is also the first in the country to produce Biodynamic wines which are even stricter than organic standards. |
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GREAT RIVER ORGANIC MILLING
www.greatrivermilling.com
Supplier of Organic Flour,Grain and Mixes that has been Certified by Quality Assurance International and Kosher Approved. Great River Organic Milling is located on the upper Mississippi River,in the heart of the pristine Hiawatha Valley. Most Great River flour is stone-ground using natural granite millstones which contributes to the quality,taste and nutritional integrity of whole grain flour. |
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GREEN & BLACK'S LTD.
2 Valentine Place London SE1 8QH
www.greenandblacks.com
Founded in 1991 by a husband and wife team who set out to make the world's first and finest Organic Chocolate. Green & Black's was born with the idea of Green for Organic and Black for the deep,rich dark brown (almost black) color of the Chocolate. Products also include Ice Cream,made with the very same chocolate as their Bars,and Biscuits coated in Bittersweet Dark Chocolate. Distinguished as the UK's first Fairtrade Company. |
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LOCAL HARVEST
www.localharvest.org
Use this website to find Restaurants,Farmers Markets,Family Farms,and places to buy Locally Grown Organic Produce,Grass-Fed Meats,and other Sources of Sustainably Grown Food in your area. |
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RISHI TEA
www.rishi-tea.com
Rishi imports Artisan Teas from Organic Tea Producers,working exclusively with the most skilled artisans who have generations of tea-making experience to maintain Rishi's award-winning quality. Ancient Tree Teas: some over 1200 years old. Hand-harvested in a Wild,Organic and Shade Grown environment. There are no middlemen between the tea artisans and Rishi Tea. |
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THEHEALTHY BEVERAGE COMPANY
www.steaz.com
Micro-brewed Beverages using high quality Green Tea from around the world,then blends it with Sparkling Water,Natural Flavors and Organic Cane Juice. Steaz uses no preservatives,chemicals,or corn syrups and was the first company to receive the USDA Organic Certification and Kosher Certification. Flavors include Ginger Ale,Grape,Cola,Raspberry,Lemonade,Orange,Key Lime and Root Beer. |
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VOLCANO ISLAND HONEY COMPANY
46-4013 Puaono Road Honokaa HI 96727
www.volcanoislandhoney.com
Obtaining pure Kiawe Honey from a single Floral Source,in its natural state,is a process that must be timed exactly,making it virtually "Handpicked" Honey. This Unheated and Unfiltered Rare Hawaiian Organic White Honey is as close to its natural state as possible and has been called "Some of the best Honey in the world" by National Geographic Traveler Magazine. |
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VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP
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AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Central Park West at 79th Street New York NY 10024
www.amnh.org
The American Museum of Natural History boasts an enormous site reflecting the complexity and variety of Life on this Planet . There are Virtual Tours of Butterfly and Frog Habitats and "Virtual Dioramas" featuring 360° Panoramas complete with Interactive Components. |
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COUSTEAU SOCIETY
www.cousteau.org/?sPlug=1
Educating people to understand,to love and to protect the water systems of the planet for the well-being of future generations. Join the Cousteau team on their Worldwide Expeditions as they explore the fragile web of Life beneath the Sea. |
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GREATEST PLACES
www.greatestplaces.org
This InteractiveWebsite is intended to extend Inspiration and Education about the fascinating regions and diverse cultures seen in "The Greatest Places" large-format Film playing Worldwide. It's a rare Journey exploring the Global Systems and Wildlife of seven of the most geographically dynamic locations on Earth: the Amazon,Greenland, Iguazu,Madagascar,Namib,Okavango and Tibet. |
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GREENPEACE
http://archive.greenpeace.org/foresthouse
There are only 20% of Ancient Forests left on earth and they're disappearing at the rate of a football field every 2 seconds! Explore Greenpeace's virtual house to find out which parts of your Home might be made of Wood from these Ancient Forests and learn how to make smarter purchases in the future by buying the "Good Wood" with the FSC Label. |
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MACGILLIVRAY FREEMAN FILMS
www.macfreefilms.com
This Award-Winning Flm Production Company is known for their Artistry and Successful Blend of Education and Entertainment. They Explore New and More Exciting ways to take Audiences on Unforgettable Adventures. MacGillivray Freeman Films is the Most Experienced Independent Producer and Distributor of Large Format Films in the World. |
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