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Organic:
www.organiccottondirectory.net	Pesticide Action Network- Search their directory for organic cotton and organic cotton products.


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Paper-Treeless:
www.sugarearth.com	Sugar Earth- tree-free, biodegradable Sugar Cane paper products. Sugar cane toilet paper, napkins, food containers, bowls, etc.. Based in San Francisco, CA, we currently have a distribution centre in California serving the West Coast and Florida serving the East Coast. ***
www.mrelliepooh.com	Mr. Ellie Pooh sells 100% handmade journals, stationery, crafts, scrapbook/photo albums and various grades of paper made of 75% Sri Lankan elephant dung. Only basic bonding agents such as alum and rosin, along with water soluble salt dyes for coloring are used. No bleach. No Acids. On-line or in stores. Help save the elephants.
www.islandnet.com	ECO-Source Paper. A composite of 40% hemp, 40% flax and 20% cotton. Wrapping paper, book stock and card stock. Ships from BC, Canada.


Pest Control:
www.eartheasy.com	Earth Easy. Safe, natural pest control products. Shipping facilities in Milwaukee, WI, and in BC, Canada
www.bio-block.us	Bio Block. Organic Insecticides and Pest repellents. Eco Organic Blender Herbicide and Poison Ivy Killer, Bio Block® Wood Insect Treatment, Eco-Shield Insecticide Organic Plant & Yard Spray, Bio Block® Organic Home Pest Control. Ships from NC.


Pets:
www.onlynaturalpet.com	Only Natural Pet Store offers natural dog and cat products of the highest quality consistent with a holistic approach to pet health. Their goal is to greatly improve the health, happiness, and longevity of our pets lives. ***
www.westpawdesign.com	West Paw Design is a small manufacturer of high-quality pet products made in the USA while minimally impacting the environment. We manufacture our products in Bozeman, Montana, USA.


Power Strips:
www.smarthomeusa.com	Smart Surge Protector automatically turns your peripherals off if you forget. Works with the sleep mode of all computers. Pays for itself in energy cost savings in as little as six weeks. Ships from LI,NY. Find it on Amazon as well.


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Rain Barrels:
keetsa.com/blog	Keetsa. How to make your own rain barrel.
rainwaterhog.com	Rainwater HOG modular tanks catch and store your rainwater for reuse on your garden and even in your house. With a capacity of 51 gallons, a footprint of 1.3 sq ft and vertical head of 6 ft, Rainwater HOG modules can fit under decks, up against walls and along side passageways.
www.aquabarrel.com	Aquabarrel Rain Barrel — Rain collection and storage device. Plastic Barrel. Can purchase DIY plans. Gaithersburg, MD.
www.cleanairgardening.com	Clean Air Gardening. A good selection of Rain Barrels, push mowers, organic fertilizers, compost bins. Dallas, TX.
www.rainxchange.com	Rain Xchange by Aquascape. A revolutionary landscape system for capturing and reusing rain water. Also sells a rainbarrel. Chicago, Ohio and more.
www.plowhearth.com	Plow & Hearth- unique, home and lifestyle products. Not all green, need to search on site for finds such as open-weave jute leaf sacks, perma-mulch made from recycled tires, composters, rain barrels, eucalyptus furniture. Birdhouses galore. Madison, Virginia.
www.gardeners.com	Gardener's Supply- composters, living wall kits, solar lights, reforest teak furniture, rain barrels, Intervale Organic Compost. Committed to a Greener Future... Vermont.


Recycled Goods:
www.thriftyplanet.com	Thrifty Planet Resource Guide is a database of businesses in the United States that sell recycled or previously owned merchandise.
www.closetheloop.com	Close The Loop. Recycled Gifts. Recycled pens, pop-top belts (!) and earrings, bicycle chain bracelets. Hand knit plastic bag hats and bags. Tire planters and swings. Good prices. Ships from PA.
www.terracycle.net	Terra Cycle- Products made from waste. Bags made from juice boxes, plant food, cleaners. Ships from NJ.
ecologicdesigns.com	Ecologic Designs a sustainable manufacturer of soft, durable goods in Boulder, Co. Currently makes goods from Vinyl Billboards, Rubber Inner Tubes, Wetsuit Neoprene and Nylon Climbing Ropes.


Renewable Energy:
www.altestore.com/store/	AltE-a retailer of renewable energy goods. Provides not only the expertise and the technical service the Do-It-Yourselfer needs but also a place for learning & sharing with others who have the same passion. Making Renewable Do-able. Solar, wind, batteries, kits, etc...Good prices/service. Hudson, Massachusetts. ***
www.sierrasolar.com	Sierra Solar Systems- solar panels, wind turbines, and hydro-electric generators, solar hot water, solar gadgets, ovens, refrigerators, etc. Grass Valley, CA.


Rentals:
www.bagborroworsteal.com	Bag Borrow or Steal. Borrow or Rent the Latest Authentic Designer Handbags, Purses, Sunglasses, Jewelry, Watches, and Accessories. Rent by the week, the month or longer. Ships from Middleton, WI.
www.bookswim.com	BookSwim- online book rental library service lending you paperbacks, hardcovers and college textbooks directly to your home, without the need to purchase. They stock all the latest bestsellers, new releases, and classics with free shipping both ways. Read your books as long as you want, no late fees. Plans start at $10 a month.

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Charity:
www.tisbest.org	TisBest Charity Gift Cards give the card bearer the opportunity to chose the charity. Recipients spend the Charity Gift Card by donating to a charity they chose- from over 200 carefully selected and responsible 501(c)3 nonprofits listed. Seattle-based.


Cleaners:
www.mrsmeyers.com	Mrs Meyers uses naturally derived ingredients whenever possible from corn, sugar cane, coconut and palm- some use of safe synthetics. All products scented with organic and natural essential oils. Ships from Minneapolis, MN.
www.seventhgeneration.com	Seventh Generation. Cleaners made with veg based soaps or 'safer' chemicals- see ingredient descriptions on website. Paper products are made from recycled paper and contain no chlorine. Store locator- or links to on-line stores. Good coupons on site.


Clothing
www.htnaturals.com	HTnaturals comfortable, durable and affordable daily wear garments are less harmful to the environment and provide benefits for the people involved in the entire product supply chain, from the farmer, to the processors, distributors, retailers and ultimately the customer. Organic cotton, hemp, bamboo. Sale priced past season wear is a good deal.
thegreenloop.com	Greenloop specializes in sustainable apparel and accessories for men and women. All brands carried by Greenloop employ a variety of responsible practices. Ships from Portland, OR.
www.environgentle.com	Rawganique Eco Apparel Ltd. Organic and/or hemp underwear, clothes, kid's clothes, linens. Ships from Canada.
www.clothesmadefromscrap.com	Clothes Made From Scrap, Inc. manufactures clothing and accessories made from recycled plastic soda bottles and reclaimed cotton. Plain recycled T-shirts, hats, totes, etc., suitable for logos. Ships from FL.
www.swapstyle.com	Swapstyle is an online fashion swap party where you can Swap Clothes, swap accessories, swap cosmetics, swap shoes and lots more with people from all around the world.
www.earthfashions.com	Earth Fashions products are made with 100% pre-consumer recycled fibers, which come from clippings and cuttings leftover by mills throughout the United States. These fibers are re-processed in Mexico to create new yarn and fabric which is then turned into the products you see on this site. Bajas, jackets, blankets. Plaids and outdoorsy stuff. Ships from NJ.
www.goodhumans.com	Good Humans. Hemp and Hemp/Organic Cotton Clothing. Ships from Santa Cruz, CA.


Coffee:
sweetmarias.com	Sweet Maria's Drip Coffee Brewers, Paper Filters & Filter Cones. Sells raw coffees. Good reviews. Good selection and good prices on organic coffees. Lots of info ! Oakland, CA. ***


Coffins:
www.naturalburialcompany.com	Natural Burial Company- Imports, Markets, Distributes Natural Burial Products. A distributed network of producers, etc., all working together in Asia, North America, the UK and Europe. Blog like-lots of info here.
www.ecopod.co.uk	Ecopod is a revolutionary design in coffins made from naturally hardened, 100% recycled paper. Currently UK based but available Internationally.
www.ecoffinsusa.com	EcoffinsUSA was born from the desire to supply Ecoffins to the United States while minimizing the carbon impact of single-unit transportation. Bamboo Coffins and Banana Caskets. Colorado.


Composters:
www.terracycle.net	TerraCycle. Rotary Composter & Worm Poop Fertilizers. Good information. Ships from New Jersey.
www.composters.com	GreenCulture, Inc. Nine different styles. From Solar Digesters to Automatic Indoor Composters. Ships from Lake Forest, CA.
www.naturemill.com	Nature Mill. Under the cabinet compact apartment composters. Pet composters. Sold on-line or thru dealers.
www.eartheasy.com	Earth Easy. 10 composter styles. Ships from Milwaukee, WI or BC, Canada.
search.ebay.com /worm-factory	E-Bay. Large selection of Tray Worm Composters.
www.greenfeet.com	Greenfeet. Composters + 1 Pet Composter.. Ships from Chico, CA.



Cookware:
www.amazon.com	CorningWare Creations Cookware...good prices, safe, nice looking. Amazon.
www.amazon.com	Enameled cast iron saucepans will not leach anything harmful into your food. Amazon.
www.amazon.com	Simax Glass Crystal 2 qt. Cooking Pot with Cork Trivet and Plastic Lid - 4 Pieces. $20. Amazon.
www.amazon.com	Cuisinart GG-12. GreenGourmet Eco-Friendly Nonstick Hard Anodized 12 Piece Cookware Set. Or buy seperatly.
www.greenfeet.com	Greenfeet. Cast Iron and Soapstone Cookware. Ships from Chico, CA.


Coupons:
www.retailmenot.com	Retail me Not. Popular “green” Coupon Codes. From Zipcar to Gaiam. Top “green” Merchants are listed on left, although some merchants listed have few green products.
www.dailyedeals.com	Daily Deals. Online coupons, coupon codes, promotions, and discount online shopping deals. Big names. From Macys to pet food to travel. Have to search hard for green, but there.
print.coupons.com	Coupons.com. Exclusively food and personal care. The day I looked there was one coupon for organic soup. But, since there is no search bar, you need to look at all the coupons, and most of them are for processed, big industry items.
www.couponcabin.com	Coupon Cabin. Coupons from popular retailers, usable in-store or online. From Books to furniture. Good for free shipping codes. It is difficult to find green items on this site. But you may luck out if you know exactly what you want.


Cosmetics:
www.lavera.com	Lavera was ranked #1 in a study on safe cosmetics conducted by Oeko- Germany. 250 organic and natural based products include anti-aging skin care, sun protection, color cosmetics, face, body, baby and hair care. Sold in more than 12,000 locations in 25 different countries. Sunscreen is highly rated. Ships from Kirkland, WA.
www.cargoplantlove.com	PlantLove™ is a collection of eco-friendly lipsticks. The lipstick case is made entirely from corn. What's more, the box the lipstick comes in grows wildflowers when planted. $2 from every lipstick sold will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
www.saffronrouge.com	Nvey Eco Organic Makeup completely formulated from certified organic plant and mineral ingredients. Numerous warehouses in U.S. and Canada.
www.greenfeet.com	Greenfeet. Limited Selection but safe ingredients at great prices. Ships from Chico, CA.
www.cosmeticskitchen.com	Cosmetics Kitchen selects products that are toxin free, paraben free and never tested on animals. Many organic products. Ships from Providence, RI.
www.bewellstaywell.com	Natural Solutions- holistic beauty, body & bath. Large selection of cosmetics. They urge customers to purchase samples first. Ships from Salem, OH.


Cottage Crafts: see fair trade as well...
www.globalgoodspartners.org	Global Goods Partners, a non profit, dedicated to alleviating poverty and promoting social justice by strengthening women-led development initiatives for marginalized communities in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Shop by product, country or producer. Housewares, scarves, bags, stationary,etc.
www.worldwomenwork.org	WorldWomenWork sells clothing, jewelery and home goods made by Asian and African women on its website giving all profits to women and conservation projects. Small selection and expensive, but quality items.


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Electricity Usage Monitors:
www.amazon.com	Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor. How much electricity does your home or office appliance use? Connect your appliances into the Kill A Watt, and assess how efficient they are. A large LCD display counts consumption by the Kilowatt-hour. $20.


Electronic's Chargers:
www.econvergence.net	Cycle Charger. Charge a Cell Phone, iPod, Blackberry, Garmin GPS, any GPS or any other device that you can plug into your car's cigarette lighter plug- while riding your bike.


Exchanges:
www.swapacd.com	Swap a CD. Swap CDs that you no longer listen to with other club members. In exchange for mailing the CD to them, you earn credits good towards any other CD in the club library of over 217,299 CDs.
www.swapadvd.com	SwapaDVD- share DVDs with people all over the country. More than 60,000 DVDs currently available. Free registration when you have 10 DVDs you are ready to list for exchange.
www.paperbackswap.com	Paperback Swap- Mail a book. Get a book. Any book you request is yours to keep, share or trade. No processing charges. Every time you mail a book to another member, you can request one for yourself from over 3.3 Million.
www.bookmooch.com	Book Mooch. Give books away. Get books you want. A community for exchanging used books. There is no cost to join or use the web site: your only cost is mailing your books to others.
www.swapstyle.com	Swapstyle is an online fashion swap party where you can Swap Clothes, swap accessories, swap cosmetics, swap shoes and lots more with people from all around the world.


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Fair Trade: see hand-made as well...
www.equalexchange.com	Equal Exchange, founded in 1986, is the oldest and largest for-profit Fair Trade company in the US. Organic, gourmet coffee, tea, sugar, cocoa, and chocolate bars produced by democratically run farmer co-ops in Latin America, Africa and Asia.
www.mountainroseherbs.com	Mountain Rose Herbs. Great prices on quality teas, herbs, spices, oils. Bulk available. Ships from Eugene, OR. ***
www.gaiam.com	Gaiam. Fair Trade clothing, quilts, throws, jewelry, accessories... Ships from Boulder, CO.
www.frontiercoop.com	Frontier. Fair Trade teas, spices, bread mixes, cocoa, sugar. Also manufacture organic essential oils, spices. Ships from Norway, Iowa.
www.giftswithhumanity.com	Gifts With Humanity is the retail division of Global Fair Trade Crafts. Homegoods, jewelry, t-shirts, personal items from around the globe. Based in Edgewater, Florida. ***
www.creativewomen.net	Creative Women. Ethiopian Hand Woven Textiles. Store Locator info or contact for help.
www.hemp-sisters.com	Earth Divas is a new Hemp Sisters' brand of products featuring handmade, natural fiber, fair trade accessories made by women's co-ops from around the world. Fun bags. Ships from PA.


Feminine:
www.divacup.com	DivaCup is a non-absorbent menstrual cup that collects menstrual flow. It is soft and smooth, so cannot be felt and will not leak when inserted properly. Lists store where available or purchase online through Drugstore.com.
www.mylunette.com	Lunette menstrual cup. Made in Finland of 100% medical-grade silicone, one cup lasts 5-10 years when used correctly. Pads, too. Ships from Australia.
www.organic-vida.com	Sea Pearls Reusable Silk Sea Sponge Tampons. Natural sea sponge tampons, sustainably harvested and reusable for six months or more, Sea Pearls are economical, easy to use, and earth friendly. $10.65 through organinc-vida, ships from Graham, KY.
www.lunapads.com	Lunapads cloth pads are available in vibrant 100% cotton prints and colors, 100% certified cream-colored organic cotton, or bamboo. Made in and ships from Vancouver, BC.


Food Storage:
www.reusablebags.com	Reusablebags offers a lined sandwich/snack bag called “Wrap-N- Mat” that unfolds as a placemat with a Velcro closure. Machine wash and air dry. Plus stainless steel food carriers, etc... Ships from Chicago. ***
www.laptoplunches.com	Laptop Lunches Bento Box Set. Sustainable lunch containers that are reusable, recyclable, and dishwasher safe. Ca.
www.amazon.com	Pyrex Storage Collection on Amazon.
happytiffin.com	Happy Tiffin containers are high quality food grade stainless-steel and 100% BHA free. Santa Barbara, Ca.
www.bag-e-wash.com	Bag-E-Wash is a first-of-its-kind dishwasher accessory that allows you to easily clean and reuse your plastic food storage bags. $10. Ships from Minneapolis, MN.


Furniture:
www.eco-furniture.com	Eco-Furniture made from recycled materials, ecologically harvested timber, and other earth friendly ingredients. Lake Forest, CA.
www.branchhome.com	Branch, Great 'hip' designs and sustainable too. Nice things here. San Francisco.
www.vivavi.com	Vivavi offers modern style, eco-friendly furniture and home furnishings. New York.
www.eyezotica.com	Eyezotica features modern style eco-friendly home and office furnishings made from sustainable materials such as bamboo, recycled materials and organic materials. Georgia.
www.vivaterra.com	VivaTerra furniture from sustainable sources...Seating, tables, beds, wall accents, bedding, etc. Pueblo CO.
getknu.com	Knú's unique, original designs are manufactured in West Michigan by Industrial Woodworking Corporation. Good sustainability policies. Pricey but sturdy looking.
www.iannonedesign.com	Iannone Design Ltd. is a Philadelphia based design/build firm dedicated to the creation of eco-friendly modern furniture.
www.abundantearth.com	Abundant Earth. From outdoor recycled plastic furniture to tire swings to organic mattresses. Westbrook, Maine.


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Green Gadgets:
www.gaiam.com	Gaiam Green living section. Simple solar devices, emergency and off-grid accessories and educational eco-toys and gadgets. Ships from Louisville, CO.

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Hand Made:
www.etsy.com	Etsy is an online marketplace for buying & selling all things handmade. Fun Items. Search local or green. From trivets to tees. Ships from maker. ***
www.creativewomen.net	Creative Women. Ethiopian Hand Woven Textiles. Store Locator info or contact for help.
shop.indegoafrica.org	Indego Africa, a non-profit. By donating or buying from Indego Africa, you are investing in hope and hard work - a future for courageous Rwandan women. Beautiful baskets. Houston, TX.


Hats:
www.pazapparel.com	Paz Apparel. Recycled Brazilian canvas hats and bags, organic cotton Peace T-shirts. Based in New Jersey.
www.hempys.com	Hempy's. Hemp Beanies, Hemp Hats. Made in the U.S.. Ships from San Diego.
www.goodhumans.com	Lost Coast Hemp via Good Humans. Hemp hats. Santa Cruz, CA.
www.zuss.com	Zuss. Looking for a different look? A recycled rubber 'gothic' hat might do the trick. Hand-made and one-of-a-kind. Ships from the Netherlands.


Health:
www.mothernature.com	MotherNature vitamins, supplements, herbs and other natural, organic and healthy living products. New York, NY.
www.rain-tree.com	Raintree Nutrition, is involved in researching, developing, importing and marketing non-timber rainforest products with special emphasis on the important medicinal plants of the Amazon Rainforest.


Hemp Products:
store.naturalnirvana.com	Natural Nirvana based in Florida. Hemp Bags, hats, shoes, organic cotton towels, Indian goods, vegan goods.
www.rawganique.com	Rawganique Eco Apparel. Hemp jeans, hemp sheets, hemp curtains, hemp paper, etc... Nice stuff. Ships from BC, Canada.
www.hemp-sisters.com	Hemp Sisters. Great hemp hats and handbags. See Earth Divas section as well.
everything.hemp.com	Hemp.com. Hemp hats, t-shirts, skin care, food, paper.
merryhempsters.com	Merry Hempsters organic hemp lip balms. Must purchase by case. Ships from Oregon.
www.thehia.org	Hemp Industries Association is a non-profit trade group representing hemp companies, researchers and supporters. This page links to member websites.


Home Heating:
www.blackanddecker.com	Black & Decker. Thermal Leak Detector. Easily spot hidden energy leaks in your home. Move the light around your house. When the temp changes by 1, 5 or 10 degrees F (user adjustable), the light will change to red or blue to indicate a hot or cold spot. $50.


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Insect Repellent:
www.homs.com	Bite Blocker; organic, plant based insect repellent. Proven 97% effective! Sweat-proof and Child-Safe, with 4-8 hours of protection. For pets too. The USDA has reported Bite Blocker to be as effective as 15% DEET! In USDA studies Bite Blocker was the most effective natural based product tested. Sport Bio-Block SPF 20 Sun and Insect lotion with zinc oxide lasts for 6 hours. Ships from NC.

Inventions:
www.core77.com	Greener Gadgets Design Competition. Core77 partners with Greener Gadgets to produce a design competition aimed at generating outstanding design innovations for greener electronics. The top 50 entries are published online for voting and commenting.


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Jewelry:
www.beadforlife.org	Bead for Life. Giving impoverished Ugandan women a chance to change their and their families' lives. They make gorgeous handcrafted paper beads from recycled paper and turn them into necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Ships from Boulder, CO.
www.greenkarat.com	Green Karat carries jewelry considered to be ‘mostly' green- made from recycled precious metals or fair trade, etc... Houston, TX.
www.tooprecioustowear.org	Too Precious to Wear. Coral Reinterpreted: A jewelry collection inspired by the ocean. Bid on items designed by big names through Charity Buzz.


Kitchen Misc.: see also cookware, food storage,
www.branchhome.com	Branch, kitchen accessories- great design and sustainable too. Cork bowls, biodegradable utensils, etc... San Francisco.
www.totallybamboo.com	Totally Bamboo. Countertops, cutting boards, utensils, everything bamboo. San Marcos CA.
www.realgoods.com	Aeromatic Oven. A small, high efficiency oven that cooks foods as quickly as a microwave. Grill, broil, bake, fry, toast, steam, roast, crisp. Real Goods. Ships from CO.


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Lawn and Garden: See Rain Barrels also...
www.eartheasy.com	Earth Easy. 4 styles of push mowers, electric mowers and weed control products. Ships from Milwaukee, WI or BC, Canada.
www.automower.us	Auto Mower. The worlds first fully automatic, quiet, solar-powered, zero-emission robotic user friendly lawn mower. Very expensive !
www.cleanairgardening.com	Clean Air Gardening. A good selection of Rain Barrels, push mowers, organic fertilizers, compost bins. Dallas, TX.
www.gardensalive.com	Gardens Alive. Environmentally responsible products that work. Vegetable Gardening, Flower Gardening, Home Orchards, Backyard Birding, Organic Pet Care, Lawn/Soil care, Pest/Weed control.
www.plowhearth.com	Plow & Hearth- unique, home and lifestyle products. Not all green, need to search on site for finds such as open-weave jute leaf sacks, perma-mulch made from recycled tires, composters, rain barrels, eucalyptus furniture. Birdhouses galore. Madison, Virginia.
www.gardeners.com	Gardener's Supply- composters, living wall kits, solar lights, reforest teak furniture, rain barrels, Intervale Organic Compost. Committed to a Greener Future... Vermont.
www.closetheloop.com	Close The Loop. Recycled Rubber Mulch, Glass Mulch, Cocoa Shell Mulch. Recycled plastic fence. Tire planters and swings, rubber pavers. Ships from PA.


Light Bulbs/LED:
www.ewg.org	Environmental Working Group's Lighten Up in '09: Shoppers Guide to Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs : Green Lighting Guide.
www.ccrane.com	C Crane. LED Lightbulbs and light fixtures. Ships from Fortuna, CA.
www.eartheasy.com	Earth Easy. LED light bulbs, Christmas lights and CFls. Ships from Milwaukee, WI or BC, Canada.
www.theledlight.com	LEDLight.com- find everything made with LEDs. From loose leds and led drivers to finished LED fixtures, LED Light Bulbs, LED Landscape Lighting, LEDs for Indoor and Outdoor Signage, LED flashlights, etc. Carson City NV.


Lighting:
www.solarlightstore.com	Solar Light Store. Solar Landscape Lights, post lights, spot lights, misc garden lights. Ships from Omaha, NE.
www.lampsplus.com	Lamps Plus. Solar lighting. Ships from Chatsworth, CA.
www.eco-lights.com	Eco-Lights- pendant lights, wall sconces, and chandeliers, as well as floor lamps, table lamps, and eco-friendly Energy Star and solar lighting. Expensive, not all green. Lake Forest, CA.


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Motorcycles (Eco):
www.vectrix.com	Vectrix Electric Scooter. 25 hp, about equal to a current 250-300cc gas-powered scooter, exceeds 60mph, 0-31 mph in 3.6 seconds 0-50 mph in 6.8 seconds. The nickel-metal hydride batteries can supply up to 68 miles of range.
enertiabike.com	Brammo’s Enertia electric motorcycle- 280 pounds, six small lithium phosphate batteries- take three hours to charge in a regular wall socket, and will last 35-45 miles, exceeds 50mph. Cost to run about one cent a mile.
www.zapworld.com	ZAP stands for Zero Air Pollution. ZAP Electric Cars, Scooters, Bike kits. Santa Rosa, Calif.


Music:
www.swapacd.com	Swap a CD. Swap CDs that you no longer listen to with other club members. In exchange for mailing the CD to them, you earn credits good towards any other CD in the club library of over 217,299 CDs.


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Notebooks:
www.papergeist.com	PaperGeist One-of-a-kind post consumer notebooks made from vintage record covers, thrift store buys and reclaimed office paper. Tampa, Florida.

Climate Counts Guide rates companies from 0 to 100 and ranks them against their main competitors.
Scores companies using 22 questions that determine if they’ve: • Measured their climate footprint •
Reduced their climate impact • Supported (or blocked) progressive climate policy initiatives • Made
their climate protection efforts public and transparent.
www.climatecounts.org/scorecard_overview.php

Each day over 60,000,000 plastic water bottles are disposed of in U.S. landfills.

Twenty five percent of Western pharmaceuticals are derived from rain forest ingredients.
But a very small percentage of tropical trees and plants have been tested by Western
scientists, and we are losing approximately fifty thousand species a year due to rain forest
destruction.

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Safety Issues:
www.cpsc.gov	Consumer Product Safety Commission, an independent federal regulatory agency, conducts research, issues product standards, obtains recalls, and disseminates information to consumers.
www.watoxics.org	Washington Toxics Coalition, non-profit, good site for issues, toxic toy info and safe products.


Shoes:
simpleshoes.com	Simple Shoes. Committed to making their products 100% sustainable. Ships from Ventura, CA.


Skateboards:
www.bamboosk8.com	BambooSK8, is an OEM bamboo provider to the skateboard community providing quality 100% bamboo skateboards and veneers. Lists dealers.


Soap/Shampoos
www.emporiumnaturals.com	Emporium Naturals Natural Soap & Shampoo 'Bases', Essential Oils, Essential Oil Blends, Herbs, Herb Colorant Sets, Oils and Butters, Clays, Hydrosols, Waxes, Lip Balm Bases, etc.... Make your own. Cohasset, MA.
www.vermontsoap.com	Vermont Soap. Great Organic Ingredients. Great Prices. Bars and liquids, cleaners as well.
www.justnaturalskincare.com	Just Natural. Organic soaps, shampoos, skin care. Expensive but good ingredients. Ships from Florida.
www.lushusa.com	Lush hand made soaps, shampoos, deodorants, face care, body creams- made from fresh, organic fruit and vegetables, essential oils and safe synthetics. 70% sold without packaging. Stores worldwide- for U.S. ships from Vancouver, Canada. ***
www.greenfeet.com	Greenfeet. Shampoos, Conditioners, Personal Care Products. Ships from Chico, CA.
www.pangeaorganics.com	Pangea Organics. Organic Body Care- No petrochemicals, parabens, GMOs or synthetics. Ships from Shelton, CT.


Soda:
www.sodaclub.com	Soda Club. Carbonated soft drinks at home at the push of a button. No electricity, no batteries. No more transport of soda bottles and no more disposing of bottles. Company refills your empty cylinders.


Solar Accessories:
www.voltaicsystems.com	Voltaic Backpacks. Fabrics are made from recycled PET i.e. soda bottles. Mobile solar power generators designed to charge virtually all handheld electronics. Their portable generator can charge a laptop as well. Based in NY.
allthingsrenewable.com	All Things Renewable. Good selection of solar bags, one backpack. Good prices.
www.solarc.de	Artbag24 shoulder bag with exchangeable covers, making it possible to switch between a variety of designs. Built in integrated solar module to recharge an accumulator or small electronic devices. To buy see www.solar2go-usa.com/catalog.


Solar Chargers:
www.gaiam.com	Gaiam. Large selection of Portable Solar Chargers. Ships from Louisville, CO.
www.solar2go-usa.com	e.GO!-master & ScottyPro Solar Chargers. Made in Germany, e.GO! sources its energy through integrated high-quality solar cells. Portable electronics such as mobile phones, digital cameras, MP3 players, organizers, etc. can both be recharged and directly powered by e.GO!.


Solar Cookers:
65.108.108.197/catalog	Solar Cookers International, nonprofit, marketplace. 5 models- $25 to $300. Your purchase helps support SCI's work around the world. Cookbooks, videos, pots. ***
www.gaiam.com	Gaiam. 5 solar oven styles. $100-300. Ships from Louisville, CO.
www.eartheasy.com	Earth Easy. Three solar oven designs. Shipping facilities in Milwaukee, WI, and in BC, Canada


Solar Electric:
www.realgoods.com	Real Goods carries solar electric products from the world’s foremost Photovoltaic (PV) brands and manufacturers, including Sharp, Everstep, Sanyo, Kyocera, Evergreen, Uni-Solar and others. Ships from CO.


Solar Lights:
www.solarlightstore.com	Solar Light Store. Solar Landscape Lights, post lights, spot lights, misc garden lights. Ships from Omaha, NE.
www.realgoods.com	Portable Solar LED Lights. Solar lights, modules, chargers, flashlights and lanterns. Real goods. Ships from CO.
www.homedepot.com	Home Depot. Search site for Solar Lights. They have a fairly good selection.


Sun Protection: Sunscreen
cosmeticsdatabase.com	Environmental Working Group's cosmetics database list of the safest and most effective sunscreens. ***
www.kinesys.com	KINeSYS picked as the safest and most effective spray sunscreen in an investigation of nearly 1,000 brand-name sunscreen products (cosmeticsdatabase.com). Search for a retailer here.
www.californiababy.com	California Baby Suncare products are non-chemical and tear free. Unlike chemical sun filtering agents, their sunscreen lotions and sticks sit on top of the skin scattering and reflecting UV rays. Ships from Los Angeles.
www.trukid.com	TruKid. Sunny Days Mineral Sunscreen UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum, SPF 30+. Face and Body stick voted one of the top sunscreens for safety by the Environmental Working Group. Ships from Oakland, CA.
www.kabanaskincare.com	Kabana Green Screen Organic and Natural UVA & UVB Sunscreens, gels, soaps, deodorants,lip balms. Great simple ingredients ! Green Screen Natural Sunscreen is rated well on the Environmental Working Group's Safe Cosmetics Database. Lafayette, CO.
www.badgerbalm.com	Badger Balm. 100% Natural, Certified Organic ingredients, highly rated for safety and effectiveness by the Environmental Working Group. Lip balms, sunscreens, soaps, etc... Ships from NH.


Sun Protection to Wear
www.SunGrubbies.com	Sun Grubbies clothing, men's and women's sun hats, sun protection swim wear, as well as hard-to-find UV protective items such as sun gloves, sun protection umbrellas, a UV blocking neck drape, a sun protection nose guard, and plus size SPF clothing. San Diego, CA
www.solarweave.com	Solar Weave. Woven and knit cottons, nylons, polyesters and stretch fabrics and t-shirts in a variety of colors, constructions and styles. SPF fabrics effectively block at least 97% of UV during the equivalent of two years of normal wear tear. Inexpensive. Ships from WA.
www.spfstore.com	SPF Store. Sun Protection Center-The SPF line of fabrics has been chosen by NASA. Swimwear, hats, shirts, etc... good prices. Ships from Madison, WI.
www.sunprecautions.com	Solumbra hats, shirts, pants and accessories are designed for all day sun protection. Solumbra fabrics provide greater than 30 SPF and block more than 97% of both UVA and UVB rays. Expensive. Seattle, Washington.


Swap: see exchange and rentals...


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T-Shirts with a message:
www.weaddup.com	We Add Up organic cotton t-shirts are printed by hand with a unique number. Your number represents your place in the sequential global count of all the people who are taking steps to help stop climate change. On the back of each shirt is a word or phrase that describes an action almost anyone can take to reduce their carbon footprint. Choice of action. $25. Ships from Mentor, OH.


Toilet Paper:
tissue.greenpeace.ca	GreenPeace. Toilet Paper, Paper Towel, Napkin and Tissue Buying Guide. Important ! Marcal is a good choice as well.


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Vehicle Conversions: See Vehicles page- Biofuel, Hybrid to Electric, Natural Gas, Solar, Water.


Videos:
www.swapadvd.com	SwapaDVD- share DVDs with people all over the country. More than 60,000 DVDs currently available. Free registration when you have 10 DVDs you are ready to list for exchange.


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Water Bottles:
www.reusablebags.com	Reuseable Bags. Good selection of well priced stainless water bottles. Ships from Chicago, Illinois.
www.newwaveenviro.com	New Wave Enviro. Eastar resin. This product is FDA approved and NSF 51 certified-an Eastman Chemical material. Also sell stainless bottles. Store locater or buy on site.
www.greenfeet.com	Green Feet. Stainless water bottles. Ships from Chico, CA.
mysigg.com	SIGG bottles are aluminum and lined with a 'secret' formula the Swiss manufacturer claims- exceeds FDA requirements and has been thoroughly tested to ensure 0.0% leaching. Fun assortment of designs.
www.tappening.com	Tappening a campaign designed to educate about the unnecessary waste of money, fossil fuels and resultant stress on the environment caused by the bottled water industry. Sells BPA-free and stainless bottles.

Water Filters:
www.waterfiltercomparisons.com	Water Filter Comparisons. Information on the performance, costs and value of home water filtration products. For profit site to discourage bottled water use, but useful info.
www.zerowater.com	ZeroWater. Patented 5-stage Ion Exchange filters eliminate all Dissolved Solids, they’re also recyclable. Available in stores or online.


Water Reuse/Generation:
www.watersavertech.com	AQUS system conserves water by reusing greywater from the bathroom sink to flush the toilet. $395.00 plus $20.00 for shipping from Kentucky.
www.cleanwater.myxziex.com	XZIEX Atmospheric Water Generators is manufacturing machines that filter, treat and purify water, taken from the air we breathe. Memphis, TN.


Wind Power: See Wind Page.

Approximately 84 Billion plastic bags are used each year in the U.S.

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Appliance Parts:
www.appliancepartspros.com	Appliance Parts Pros. Find parts for home appliances. Over 700,000 parts. 40,000 part photos. Live help and good prices. Search by model #, part # or part description. Van Nuys, CA.


Artist's Supplies:
www.ecoartsupplies.com	Eco Art Supplies. Eco friendly oil paints, acrylics paint, drawing pencils, charcoal, erasers, artist's canvas, art panels, drawing pads, watercolor paper, book tools, air dry clay, kemper clay tools, sumi-e supplies, decorative art papers. Ships from CA.


Assorted Merchandise:
www.ecowise.com	Eco-Wise. Green Building, Home & Kitchen, Green Cleaning, Lawn & Garden, Appliances, Babies, Furniture & Bedding, Green Living, Bath & Body, Books, Clothing, Natural Pet Care, Office Supplies, Toys. Ships from Austin TX.
www.branchhome.com	Branch. Sustainable furniture, kitchen accessories, decor. San Francisco.
www.climatecooler.com	Climate Cooler. All of your everyday purchases at the same prices from hundreds of the Internet’s most popular stores, but, Cooler calculates the pounds of greenhouse gas produced in the process of manufacturing, shipping and selling the product you purchase. The store then pays Cooler a fee, which they invest in a project that will eliminate the greenhouse gas pollution created by the product you purchased.
www.organicbug.com	Organic Bug offers a wide variety of quality contemporary eco-friendly, fair trade and health-oriented merchandise. Departments: Women,Men,Children,Personal Care, Jewelry, Books,Media & More,Home,Garden,Organic Pantry, Pet Shop.
worldofgood.ebay.com	World of Good.com by eBay an online marketplace of Accessories, Art, Bags & Purses, Clothing & Shoes, Food, Gift Baskets, Health & Beauty, Holiday, Home & Garden, Jewelry, Musical Instruments, Resources & Learning, Toys & Sports.
www.organic-vida.com	Organic Vida sells a wide range of natural organic and fair trade products for a healthy lifestyle. From kitchen to sunscreen, spices to sneakers. Ships from Graham, KY
www.together.com	Together, select a few energy saving products or ideas, and watch how your choices, added to the actions of millions of other people adds up. An initiative of the Climate Group, site calculators measure the impact each time anyone takes up one of the partner solutions. Links to partner sites and products.
allthingsrenewable.com	All Things Renewable. From windmills to lip balm. Good prices. Ships from Colorado.
www.allgreenthings.com	All Things Green. Clothing, lighting, skin care, vintage. Nice washer pendant lights. Ships from CA.
www.greenfeet.com	GreenFeet. Lots of fun merchandise for reasonable prices. Some DIY (Wine Cork Trivet) Eucalyptus Furniture, Soapstone griddles, lots of reuse items. Ships from Chico, CA.
www.etsy.com	Etsy is an online marketplace for buying & selling all things handmade. Fun Items. Search local or green. From trivets to tees. Ships from maker. ***
www.greennest.com	Green Nest- specializes in providing certified organic products for the home including organic mattresses, shower water filters, organic crib bedding, indoor air purifiers and natural floor carpet. Irvine, CA.
www.peacefulvalley greetings.com	Peaceful Valley. Good for handmade soaps, recycled glassware, eco-clocks, bags made from recycled men's suits, organic clothing, gifts. Ships from Oregon.
www.cheapuncle.com	Cheap Uncle. Organic Search brings up close outs from numerous retailers. There is no rhyme or reason to order of search results.


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Babies:
www.cottonbabies.com	Cotton Babies. Organic Diapers, non-BPA Pacifiers, bottles, etc... Ships from St. Louis, MO.
www.babyworks.com	Babyworks. Carries a wide selection of natural baby care, and specializes in cloth diapering, offering plenty of information too. Carries the full line of Bi-O-Kleen cleaning and laundering products,etc... Ships from Portland, Oregon.
www.totallyorganic.us	Totally Organic. Bedding, clothes, diapers, mattresses, toys, accessories. Ships from Florida.
www.diapersafari.com	Diaper Safari carries a large assortment of products by Aristocrats, Bumkins, Bummis, Bravado, Kushies, Polar Babies, Prorap, Weleda, Snappis, Bi-O-Kleen, Allen's Naturally, and Plushies. Ships from Florida.
www.cozycocoon.com	Cozy Cocoon is a one-piece baby body sock for swaddling newborns, made of stretchy cotton. Designed in soft stretchy cotton knit, you simply roll it up over the baby and baby is completely tucked and held. Ships from Long Island.


Bags/Multi-Use:
www.reusablebags.com	Reusable Bags that are practical, stylish, durable and logo-free. All made from sustainable, high-performance materials and in accordance with fair labor / fair trade practices. Great prices, nice designs. Ships from Chicago, Illinois. ***
www.ecobags.com	Eco-Bags quality bags at great prices since 1989. Great simple, useful bags, string, hemp, canvas, etc... Ossining, NY.
www.terracycle.net	TerraCycle take waste, process it, and turn it into a useful product. Bags made from drink pouches and plastic bags. New Jersey.
www.chicobag.com	Chico Bags, lightweight nylon bags that sqrunch back up into their own little bag taking up minimal space...Keep one in each pocketbook...
www.everybodygreen.com	Everybody Green. The Reuse Bag-Holds the equivalent of two supermarket plastic bags. Keep a few in the purse...a few in the glove compartment… Their Pear Bag is made from Recycled plastic water bottles. Free shipping & handling. Ships from NY.
www.bazurashop.com	Bazura Shop- recycled market, lunch, etc., bags made by a women's cooperative in the Philippines of colorful and non biodegradable juice containers, recycled rice bags and advertising banners. Great designs, good prices. Ships from Ontario, Canada. ***
www.ellavickers.com	Ella Vickers -Recycled Sailcloth Collection is eco-friendly & handcrafted in the USA using yachts sails from around the world. Nice.* $50-170. Ships from North Carolina.
www.ebags.com	English Retreads handbags and accessories from repurposed inner tubes. Made in Boulder, CO.
www.jpmonkey.com	JP Monkey. Sophisticated-looking reusable fabric grocery bags, made in the USA. Ships from Santa Barbara.
www.artisangear.com	Artisan Gear line of hemp bags. Nice hemp market bag. Ships from Oregon.


Batteries:
www.ritzcamera.com	Quantaray Super Z, Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) AA rechargeable battery set by PowerGenix. 30% more voltage available for high drain digital cameras and accessories. Contain no toxic heavy metals such as lead, cadmium or mercury and are the most recyclable rechargeable battery on the market. Coming soon to all Ritz Camera stores or on line, ships from Irvine Calif.
usbcell.com	USB Cell recharges at any usb port. With over 15 billion batteries thrown away each year, and with the increasing demand for portable power... this helps. Ships from Texas.
www.thomas-distributing.com	Thomas Distributing, NiMH Recargeable Batteries and chargers. Confusing site but lots of battery chargers at okay prices. Remember NiMH are least toxic on this site. Ships from Illinois.
www.ccrane.com	C Crane. NiMH Recargeable Batteries, Solar Powered Battery Charger and more... Fortuna, CA.
www.greenfuji.com	Fuji EnviroMAX long-life, disposable batteries contain no harmful mercury, cadmium, or lithium, nor are they packaged in PVC plastic. Just hitting the market, check site for where to buy.
www.poweritanywhere.com	Medis 24-7 Fuel Cell Power Pack is portable power system designed to keep your handheld devices operational while you are on the go. The 24-7 Power Pack provides sufficient energy to provide up to 30 hours of talk time to an average mobile phone or 60-80 hours of play time for an average iPod. Once activated- good for 3 months $30.


Bedding:
www.whitelotus.net	White Lotus. Natural and organic mattresses, crib mattresses, pillows, futons, furniture and more...free shipping or discounts for pick-up. Ships from New Jersey.
www.earthsake.com	Earthsake. Certified organic cotton/wool or natural bamboo fiber linens. Chemical-free all natural mattresses and pillows. Bedroom furniture, beds & baby cribs made from sustainably-harvested forests. Ships from Berkeley, CA.


Bicycles:
www.econvergence.net	Pedal-Electric (PedElec) Bicycle Plans. Convert your bike to be part time electric.
www.strida.com	Strida. Urban folding Bike- light, ultra-portable, greaseless, rustproof and vehicle-friendly- folds in seconds and rollable when folded.
www.eco-wheelz.com	eCo Wheelz, Specializes in Electric Bikes, Electric Scooters and Electric Mopeds. Free shipping from Plymouth, MI.
www.zapworld.com	ZAP stands for Zero Air Pollution. ZAP Electric Cars, Scooters, Bike kits. Santa Rosa, Calif.


Bicycle Power:
www.econvergence.net	Pedal-A-Watt Bicycle Generator allows you to drop your own bicycle in the included stand, pedal and create 15 to 25 vdc at 5 to 10 amps (150 to 200 watts at 12 to 20 volts DC). The Assembled Pedal-A-Watt includes the bicycle stand, generator, adjustment knob and instructions. Can buy plans as well.
www.econvergence.net	The Cycle Charger. Charge a Cell Phone, iPod, Blackberry, Garmin GPS, any GPS or any other device that you can plug into your car's cigarette lighter plug while riding your bike.
www.peddlerswagon.com	Path to Freedom. Stationary Bike Blender Kit- Prop your bike up on your stationary bike trainer and you have a human power generation station where ever you choose. Includes: rear bike rack, Mini-B3 base unit, OsterPitcher. For use with a stationary bike trainer (Trainer not included). Ships from Pasadena, CA.


Blogs:
www.greatgreengoods.com	Great Green Goods is a shopping blog whose products generally fall under two main categories: 1) products that help you live lighter on the earth or 2) products made out of recycled or sustainable materials.
www.thegoodhuman.com	The Good Human. Environmental blog- but find it very helpful in regard to purchases.


Books:
www.bookmooch.com	Book Mooch. Give books away. Get books you want. A community for exchanging used books. There is no cost to join or use the web site: your only cost is mailing your books to others.
www.paperbackswap.com	Paperback Swap- Mail a book. Get a book. Any book you request is yours to keep, share or trade. No processing charges. Every time you mail a book to another member, you can request one for yourself from over 3.3 Million.
www.bookswim.com	BookSwim- online book rental library service lending you paperbacks, hardcovers and college textbooks directly to your home, without the need to purchase. They stock all the latest bestsellers, new releases, and classics with free shipping both ways. Read your books as long as you want, no late fees. Plans start at $10 a month.

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