AAA Greenlight Initiative- AAA provides the green light initiative as a source for information about alternative fuels and vehicles.
American Public Media- On this web page you can subscribe to the Marketplace Sustainability RSS feed, review recent sustainability stories tha American Public Media has reported on, find resource links, use online surveys and simulations on topics that explore that have been reported on, and join in the discussion.
Buy Michigan Products- BuyMichiganProducts.com's goal is to help businesses increase sales by making it easier for customers to find Michigan made products with an online database. There are monthly and seasonal newsletters spotlighting different Michigan companies and their products. With the information available in an easy format to use, Michigan residents can now make conscious choices to purchase locally.
Center for New American Dream- The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice.
Climate Counts- Everyone's talking about global warming, but what can you personally do about it? Companies and the things you buy from them have a huge impact on climate change. When you make climate-conscious choices, you're sending a message to companies that climate change matters to you.
EPA Watersense Program- WaterSense, a voluntary public-private partnership program, seeks to protect the future of our nation's water supply by promoting water efficiency and enhancing the market for water-efficient products, programs, and practices.
Green Affordable Housing- This coalition of San Francisco Bay Area public-sector and private-sector professionals is committed to incorporating green building practices into the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of affordable housing and includes links to current projects and activities, case studies, financing, fact sheets, events, a list of Bay Area resources, and links to related organizations.
Green Building Guidelines: for Low-Energy, Resource-Efficient Homes- The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) works to advance sustainable design and building construction in the United States. This website provides membership information and links to green building guides, programs, workshops, seminars, and an online store.
GreenBuiltMichigan- Green Built™ Michigan trains builders and certifies their homes as being energy efficient, safe, durable, and environmentally sustainable. The association's mission is to educate the building industry and the general public on methods to build more environmentally sustainable housing.
GreenPeople- Find organic food at health food stores, coops and farmers markets. Environmental protection is possible through your eco-friendly purchases. Buying hemp, organic cotton and recycled products like home furnishings, baby clothes, and natural beauty products aid conservation of natural resources.
H2House Water Saver- Take the tour to investigate your water saving opportunities in each area of your home. Check out the Top 5 Actionsto discover some of the best ways to save water in and around your home. How much water are you using at your home? The Water Budget Calculatorwill help you find out! Visit the Garden Guideto find inspiration for beautiful water conserving gardens.
Michigan Farm Market- The Michigan Farm Market, U-Pick and Agricultural Tourism Directory is a guide to more than 200 farm markets, u-pick operations and agricultural tourism opportunities throughout the state. The directory has a separate listing for community or municipally sponsored farmers' markets in your area. It's a great way to shop for a variety of products from local farmers in one place! Check the Fresh Produce Availability Calendarto determine the correct timeliness of the commodity, then call ahead to your local farmers' market to see what's available.
Michigan Food & Farming System- MIFFS is a statewide, non-profit organization whose purpose is to improve Michigan's triple bottom line: our economy, our environmental & the social well-being of our communities through Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives. Sustainable agriculture addresses all aspects of the triple bottom line to improve the state's economy, environment and social well-being.
National Geographic The Green Guide- You want to go green but aren't sure how to start? National Geographic presents the go-to source for green home tips, product reviews, environmental health information, and green-living advice.
Safer-Products- Clean Production Actionworking with state partners launched the Safer Products Project to generate public support for safe chemicals. The household dust studydemonstrates that hazardous chemicals, used widely in common household products, are contaminating household dust and presenting yet another exposure to dangerous chemicals. This is a totally avoidable situation. Companies can indeed replace these chemicals of high concern with safer alternatives.
Urban Options- Founded in 1978, Urban Options is a non-profit community agency which provides energy and environmental information and services. Urban Options seeks to improve the environmental quality of Urban Spaces. They fulfill this mission through educational programs and demonstrations of practical and healthful home and yard improvements.
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