A Directory of Useful GREEN Websites

green.car.org This is one of the products of the CAR Green Task Force, a group of 12 highly motivated and informed agents who have advanced the visibility of Green issues for REALTORS and homeowners throughout California. I am proud to be serving as one of those REALTORS!
sfgate.com The San Francisco Chronicle’s special section on local activities related to sustainability, conservation, recycling and energy issues.
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.
www.buygreen.com Site for sustainable and eco-friendly home products
ciwmb.gov The California Integrated Waste Management Board site, where you can find information on recycling, including Hazardous Waste
ConsumerEnergyCenter.org Guide to smart energy resources from the Calif. Energy Commission
thedailygreen.com The Hearst Corporation’s site for green consumer tips, articles, and links to a great comic strip with polar penguins
ecologue.com HGTV site with popular tips for energy savings and green remodeling/redecorating ideas
www.EnergyStar.gov Includes description of products, as well as tips for saving in each space of a typical home
www.FlexYourPower.org Provides many useful tips for homes, businesses and industry
fsc.org Site of the Forest Stewardship Council, promoting sustainable wood products
GetEnergyActive.org Site includes room-by-room tips for reducing one’s carbon footprint
GreenGlobes.com Provides a green building assessment tool.
www.TheGreenGuide.com National Geographic’s center for green information
www.greenhomeguide.org A thorough guide to greening not-so-new homes, from the U.S. Green Building Council
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.
www.NRDC.org/greenliving Natural Resources Defense Council site
OurEarth.org National Environmental Directory: Recycling, Energy, Blog, Wiki
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
www.h2ouse.net Shows details about how to save water in different areas of the home. Presented by the California Urban Water Conservation Council

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