BuilditGreen.org |
Build It Green is a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient building practices in California. They developed the Green Point rating system for evaluating buildings for environmentally-friendly enhancements and features. Within this site you’ll find building guides for green new construction and remodels.
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www.buygreen.com |
Site for sustainable and eco-friendly home products
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ciwmb.gov |
The California Integrated Waste Management Board site, where you can find information on recycling, including Hazardous Waste
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ConsumerEnergyCenter.org |
Guide to smart energy resources from the Calif. Energy Commission
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thedailygreen.com |
The Hearst Corporation’s site for green consumer tips, articles, and links to a great comic strip with polar penguins
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ecologue.com |
HGTV site with popular tips for energy savings and green remodeling/redecorating ideas
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www.EnergyStar.gov |
Includes description of products, as well as tips for saving in each space of a typical home
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www.FlexYourPower.org |
Provides many useful tips for homes, businesses and industry
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fsc.org |
Site of the Forest Stewardship Council, promoting sustainable wood products
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GetEnergyActive.org |
Site includes room-by-room tips for reducing one’s carbon footprint
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GreenGlobes.com |
Provides a green building assessment tool.
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www.TheGreenGuide.com |
National Geographic’s center for green information
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www.greenhomeguide.org |
A thorough guide to greening not-so-new homes, from the U.S. Green Building Council
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HES.lbl.gov |
The Home Energy Saver site can assist with a do-it-yourself energy audit, and calculations of the amount of energy to be saved through various improvements.
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www.NRDC.org/greenliving |
Natural Resources Defense Council site
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OurEarth.org |
National Environmental Directory: Recycling, Energy, Blog, Wiki
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www.USGBC.org |
Site of the U.S. Green Building Council, a non-profit organization that certifies sustainable buildings, and developer of the LEED standards
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www.h2ouse.net |
Shows details about how to save water in different areas of the home. Presented by the California Urban Water Conservation Council |