Environmental Links - Consumption and Lifestyle
Environmental Links - Consumption and Lifestyle
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Links to information about consumption, lifestyles, and resource distribution.
Weekly Editorial and blog dedicated to climate change, environment, and Peak Oil issues. Digest of current news with intent of helping students find the real stories behind today's headlines.
The URL is: http://www.churchofthegreenfrog.org
Easy tips and techniques for greener living. Simple facts on healthy diet and lifestyle, attracting garden birds, natural cleaning, global warming and air pollution.
The URL is: http://www.greenfootsteps.com
Learn how to make your home more energy efficient with this very useful site. There are hundreds of articles listed here with information on lowering energy usage, healthy living, green building, and more.
The URL is: http://www.energyefficienthomearticles.com
Each Little Drop by Fred Fawcett & The Sprinkles
A song to encourage water conservation. (0:59 mp3) Royalty FREE for non-commercial use in schools. The URL is: http://www.nevra.com.au/eachlittledrop.html
Vermiculture - inspirational demonstrations. Our goal is to raise awareness about the environment and encourage sustainable practices. Organic matter is recycled via indoor composting with red wigglers worms. We conduct waste audits to assist organizations to reduce the garbage being sent to landfill. Discover what you produce to learn how to reduce. Ask about Worms Without Borders.
The URL is: http://www.cathyscomposters.com
"Butterfly Kiss-Off," New York Times, August 24, 2006, by Op-Ed Contributor Jeffrey A. Lockwood.
Article discusses the potential ecological impact and ethical concerns of the business of butterflies for use as educational tools and wedding confetti. The URL is: http://newsletters.naaee.org/signup/registrant_sig...
"A Critical Decision" site poses a creative challenge to artists of all disciplines to create works that communicate the impact of overpopulation and wasteful consumption to motivate humanity toward positive change. The song "Changes in the Wind" by Jeanie Fitchen, answers that challenge.
Also, now available -- the updated version of "Saving Our Life-Support System: Understanding One's Decision Footprint" by William C. Gladish http://www.acriticaldecision.org/links/decision-footprint.html The URL is: http://www.acriticaldecision.org/links/a-challenge...
This earth-conscious directory has tons of environmental, humanitarian information and links, as well as a comprehensive list of links to businesses and organization that offer earth-friendly, people-friendly products, services and information, for all ages.
The URL is: http://www.organicearthmall.com/page/page/213609.h...
A website encouraging donations of used books and magazines to schools & libraries. AdoptALibrary.org has had over 200,000 visitors and many thousands of books have been donated to libraries and schools worldwide.
The URL is: http://AdoptALibrary.org
The center's objective is to inform about the use of Flyash aka Pulverised fuel Ash (PFA) as partial cement replacement and the benefits of this to the construction and power industry as well as to the environment. Especially of interest to students is the section on the history of fly ash.
The URL is: www.fly-ash-information-center.org.in
G-DAE is a research institute at Tufts University dedicated to promoting a new understanding of how societies can pursue their economic goals in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner. Selected research publications can be accessed online in PDF or ordered.
The URL is: http://www.ase.tufts.edu/gdae/
One-minute colourful animated cartoon with sound effects, in 7 languages, on how to save 30% water.
The URL is: http://www.grey-water.hu
Help teach students to protect the environment with everyday choices! From soccer balls to cell phones to DVDs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s "life cycle poster series" teaches students to understand the environmental impacts of everyday products. These posters track where products come from, how they are manufactured and transported, how to maximize their useful life, and what happens to them after use. The series helps teens (grades 6-12) make informed decisions to protect the environment in their day-to-day lives. Also available in Spanish. To order your free copies, visit the Web site.
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/education/index.htm
Ecospheric Ethics - provides an introduction to ecocentrism, an emerging new way of seeing ourselves - Homo sapiens - in and on this Earth. Here, students of the relationship between humans and Nature will find a wide range of material exploring the Earth-centred philosophy from many valuation perspectives.
The URL is: http://www.ecospherics.net/
Earth Save offers information, recipes and research promoting a plant-based diet.
The URL is: http://www.earthsave.org/news/powrfork.htm
A vegetarian issues website with a forum, chat, links, articles and resources of animal rights and vegetarianism. Shows also pictures and movies from the slaughter, abuse and cruelty forced on animals.
The URL is: http://members.fortunecity.com/ricardo005/Ricardo4...
Information on consumption and resources for education and action.
The URL is: http://www.verdant.net/
From resource extraction, through material production, manufacturing to use, and finally disposal, this site illustrates the relationship between products and natural systems with a simple example: a whiteboard marker.
The URL is: http://www.howproductsimpact.net/
Links to model programs and ideas, recycling resources, organic gardening, and related books. On-line ordering available.
The URL is: http://www.greensense.com/
Seeds of Simplicity is a Los Angeles-based, secular program of Cornell University's Center for Religion, Ethics & Social Policy. It offers numerous educational resources on the voluntary simplicity issue as a way to help reduce overconsumption.
The URL is: http://www.seedsofsimplicity.org/default.asp
USDA new Organic labels: "100 percent organic" describe products that are entirely organic; "organic" are at least 95 percent organic; "contains organic ingredients" or "made with organic ingredients" are foods that are 70 percent organic or less.
The URL is: http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/NOP/standards/LabelPre...
Care2 is a commercial site which includes a directory of environmental links(Green Lynx), a guide to green living and a collection of environmental news stories. In addition, a host of services such as e-mail, greeting cards and shopping guides are provided; 10% of their revenues are donated to environmental non-profits.
The URL is: http://www.care2.com/
Teaching Green with Carol Baxter offers Tips for Teachers, Parents and Kids on How to Live "Greener" Everyday Lives. Monthly features address environmental topics and list related web resources.
The URL is: http://www.ecomall.com/greenshopping/teach.htm
A directory of web sites and readings containing information about ways to assess and reduce resource consumption as well as resources for "green" goods.
The URL is: http://www.sustainable.org/living/buying.html
Trail Database has been around since 1997 and, as such, now bills itself as the "world's largest hiking trail database." The site is available in Dutch or English.
The URL is: http://www.hejoly.demon.nl/
Where Old Fashioned Farming & Today's Organic Gardening Come Together! Featuring information on organic farming, healthy foods, scientific studies, medical options, healing alternatives, living natural, & unique resource links!
The URL is: http://OwlsNestPlantation.Com
Learn how the human eye works in dark
surroundings of the nighttime environment, and how glare negatively affects our vision. Links to other light pollution information resources. Learn how to create well designed outdoor illumination without destroying the night sky in the process. The URL is: http://members.aol.com/copernicanview/
Learn about edible and medicinal wild vegetables, herbs, greens, fruits, berries, nuts, seeds, and mushrooms with NYC's favorite naturalist, "Wildman" Steve Brill. Find out about his public Wild Food and Ecology tours and the work he does with kids. Read excerpts from
his books and enjoy his botanical artwork and vegan recipes. The URL is: http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/
Rethink Paper's site offers current articles, paper use reduction techniques and a resource toolbox to encourage the use of paper alternatives.
The URL is: http://www.rethinkpaper.org/
Contains articles and fact sheets on various ingredients commonly used in cosmetics and personal hygiene products.
The URL is: http://www.publicsright2know.com
EcoFoot is a tool for calculating Ecological Footprints based on consumption patterns. It's run through the web, free of charge, and is a great complement to any course in sustainable development.
The URL is: http://www.demesta.com/ecofoot/
Harvesting Nature’s Bounty is a treasure trove of nature wisdom and lore. It not only covers wild edible and medicinal plants, and survival skills, it also covers subjects as varied as fish stunners, weather predictors, cricket temperature, pine pitch glue, natural bug repellents, and a wide variety of exciting new culinary sources. Site also has schedule of classes open to the public.
The URL is: http://www.harvestingnaturesbounty.com
"Step by step practices, products, and services, that protect the world's forests." Sections include paper, junk mail, home improvement, books and magazines, clothes, holidays, and office.
The URL is: http://www.woodwise.org/
Information on water usage in bathrooms and how to make simple changes to waste less water.
The URL is: http://www.wasauna.com/bathroom-design.html
The LiPAW is a springboard to the LiteLynx research page that offers over 250 Internet links to issues concerning Light Pollution. Learn what it is and how to prevent it and save money for you and your community at the same time.
The URL is: http://members.aol.com/ctstarwchr/index.htm
The LiteLynx research page that offers over 250 Internet links to issues concerning Light Pollution. Learn what it is and how to prevent it and save money for you and your community at the same time.
The URL is: http://members.aol.com/ctstarwchr/LiteLynx.htm
How to make biodiesel, a "green" fuel you can make at home. UK site including recipes, processes, etc.
The URL is: http://www.veggiepower.org.uk/
A place to help save the Earth. Site provides a comprehensive list of eco-friendly products and services.
The URL is: http://www.ecomall.com/
The focus of the site includes the valuation of natural resources, NR management tools and Ecological footprint calculations via a downloadable Microsoft Excel file that allows you to insert monthly totals for calculating your ecological footprint. Developed by Prof. R.H. Richardson, University of Texas, Austin, to support Bio 478T.
The URL is: http://www.sbs.utexas.edu/resource/WhatIs/ecofootp...
An environmental portal providing resources such as: donations; discussion forum; eco blog; eco tips knowledge base; environmental news; teaching resources; and more.
The URL is: http://www.TheEnvironmentSite.org
Financial and environmental aid for scholarly auto consumption for teachers, students and other humanimals. Starts with Auto Alternatives, and conscious consumption tips for those who need a car. Buy green or smaller, and rent us as needed is a pretty good way to go for most of us. Support legislation for higher fuel efficiencies in automobiles. Practice random acts of carlessnesshood.
The URL is: http://www.autobuyology.org/
An urgent call to action. This site rallies a consensus of thought to bring about a new understanding of the meaning of life and what we are doing on this planet.
The URL is: http://www.earthcarma.com
The Critical Decision Foundation is an educational organization that encourages citizens around the world to study and question the influences large corporations have obtained over democracy, technology, religion, families, society, population growth, and the environment (our life-support system). Please enjoy our award-winning nature gallery and thought-provoking prose.
The URL is: http://www.acriticaldecision.org
This is the website for a public radio show called "The Plant Detective" about medicinal plants, produced by the University of Montana and Montana Public Radio. The character Flora Delaterre introduces and voices the show, which students can listen to on the site. Text on the site educates visitors about medicinal plants, and further links are provided.
The URL is: http://www.floradelaterre.com
Resources, fact sheets and the "1999 Sprawl Report," covering land use planning, transportation, and open space protection, from the Sierra Club.
The URL is: http://www.sierraclub.org/sprawl/
"The Simple Living Network is an on-line service containing thousands of pages of information about publications and tools for those wanting to learn how to live a more conscious, simple, healthy and restorative lifestyle."
The URL is: http://www.simpleliving.net/default.asp
"Atlantic Coastwatch - A pithy newsletter about environmentally mindful forms of economic development along the Atlantic seaboard - from the Gulf of Maine to the eastern Caribbean. Published every 2 months, with news of people, places, issues, problems and solutions." Available online in PDF format.
The URL is: http://www.atlanticcoastwatch.org/
Environmentally friendly products, services and news - updated daily.
The URL is: http://greenconsumerguide.com
Information on population growth, consumption, and sustainable development. Supplemental curriculum guides, resources for teachers using the site (including correlation of activities with National Standards), and a searchable resource library.
The URL is: http://www.facingthefuture.org
Asthma, rising cancer rates: incredibly complex health problems that confront society today. What part does our environment play? That's the question EnviroMysteries sets out to answer. Through intriguing dramatic videos supported by print and Web materials, middle grade teachers can help their students become detectives-investigating the connection between where we live and how we feel.
The URL is: http://enviromysteries.thinkport.org/
The Goals of solcomhouse are to provide the people of the world housing that is in sync and in harmony with the environment. Site provides information on numerous environmental issues, such as solar energy, rainforests, coral reefs, ozone, global warming, endangered species, recycling, and things you can do to save the environment.
The URL is: http://www.solcomhouse.com
Center for Environment & Business: information and networking opportunities to accelerate momentum toward a green economy. "Sustainable Business Insider" magazine, Business Opportunity listings, Green Dream Job listings.
The URL is: http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/
A proposal for a class-based "steady state revolution" to lower consumption and establish a steady state economy, based on the book,
Shoveling Fuel for a Runaway Train: Errant Economists, Shameful Spenders, and a Plan to Stop Them All (by Brian Czech). The URL is: http://www.steadystate.org/
The site collects information, data, maps of artificial sky brightness from satellites, preprints, a large reference list, links to the other italian sites and much more on the problem of light pollution.
The URL is: http://debora.pd.astro.it/cinzano/en/index.html
End environmental illiteracy with a program designed to put a real environmental (not nature) education in front of a national audience everyday for free. Dial the environmental 911 call global environmental experts cry out for, but won't dial themselves. The call is ending environmental illiteracy, the biggest environmental problem we have. See how.
The URL is: http://www.environmentaleducator.org
One minute educational animated cartoon on water saving and sustainable development.
The URL is: http://www.okros.letzebuerg.org/us.htm
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