So you want to go green but don’t know where to start? Below are some online resources to help you navigate the eco-friendly lifestyle.
Define Green
Greenopedia is an online encyclopedia of green questions pertaining to your home, food and children. They answer everything from “How babies may be exposed to BPA” to “What do the plastic recycling codes mean?” to “Choosing between farmed and wild-caught fish.” The articles are arranged in hubs around a particular topic. For example, the topic of “local food” will include articles on CSAs, farmers markets and whether local food is healthier for you. Greenopedia also has a glossary defining all those terms that get bandied around a lot but might confuse you (genetically-modified, phthalates, post-consumer waste, etc.).
Live Green
EarthShare is a non-profit that connects people with environmental charities, and they also have a site offering lots of tip for eco-friendly living. The EPA has a page with links for greener living at home, school, work and in the community. Or you can choose from these 100 green living blogs for one that has the tone and information you’re looking for.
On my blog, check out my posts under the Eco Lifestyle and Guilt-Free Green Tips.
Parent Green
Green Parent Association, Inc. is a non-profit that acts as a resource and instrument of change in schools and communities. Their wind-powered website is organized through a range of interests (such as school lunches, toxins, energy, carbon footprint and wellness). Within each interest, Green Parent Association lists topical experts, statistics, recommended reading and picks from parents.
Shop Green
Touted as your “one-stop green shopping destination,” The Ultimate Green Store is a great resource for finding everything from organic bedding and recycled laptop bags to bamboo makeup brushes and eco-friendly dog clothes. If you’re seeking the eco alternative to a product, you’ll likely find it here. Sign up for their newsletter to receive promo codes and a weekly giveaway. The site also offers an online gift registry.
Marry Green
The Green Bride Guide from best-selling author Kate Harrison has everything you need for the eco chic wedding. The site includes a blog of tips, a shop of wedding supplies, a gift registry and even a course on becoming a certified green wedding planner. Showcasing seasonal trends and DIY wedding projects, The Green Bride Guide offers an array of ideas and products for the eco-conscious bride.
Still looking for love? You can narrow down the field to eco-conscious people like yourself by checking out online dating services like Green Singles, which has been around since 1985.
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