Earth Day
Eco-friendly Web sites appeal to the environmentally Conscious
You know where to shop locally and find information for your green needs, but what about doing some of your shopping and research online, too? Here are some of the top 10 eco-friendly Web sites.
www.greenpeople.org –Directory of eco-friendly and holistic health products includes organic food, pet supplies, natural childbirth, beauty, green homes, holistic health and recycled items. Search by location to find a nearby store.
www.greenguidenetwork. com –Resource guide lists local and national green businesses, environmental events, green jobs and eco-services. Has 12 cities, including Dallas. Ranges from green restaurants to spas, salons and architects.
www.locallygrownclothing.com –The "locavore" movement is growing as more people turn to their local farmers for sustainable options. This site offers organic apparel made in the U.S. Each sale supports nonprofit organizations helping family farms. Also lists resources to support sustainable agriculture and family farms.
www.terracycle.net –Join a recycling program and see results. You can recycle everything from drink pouches to empty beauty product containers and get 2 cents for every item recycled.
The site also outlines what each recycled item is made into. Once items are converted, they are sold at www.shoponlygreen.com.
www.organicbug.com –Offers quality, contemporary, eco-friendly, fair-trade and health-oriented merchandise. Site is divided into sections, including shopping by collections (fair trade, made in the U.S., recycled or handmade) and shopping by department with areas such as accessories, garden, children and leisure.
www.buygreen.com – Site offers personal and work-related items and even building materials. Approved by Co-Op America, and 1 percent of sales goes back to environmental causes through One Percent for the Planet.
www.earth911.com – Offers green tips through April for Earth Day. Has excellent "In the News" section as well as information about recycling and a monthly eco-friendly newsletter with fun features.
www.earthshare.org – Founded by its member charities in 1988 to connect people to environmental nonprofits through workplace giving, volunteer opportunities and environmental education.
www.solio.com –Find out how you can help save the environment through the use of solar chargers. The products featured at the site are sold locally; you have to decide if you want a keychain-size solar charger for one of your portable devices or a wall charger to use while traveling or at home.
www.litter-robot.com – Automated Pet Care Products Inc. claims the only automated, self-cleaning litter box product made in the U.S. Encourages pet owners to go green with their cats for Earth Day by using eco-friendly, biodegradable pet products.
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