Green, Googled

Check out 10 of our favorite green sites.

Article by Jenny de Jesus

Issue Date:  (Thu) August 27, 2009


LOCAL

kokuahawaiifoundation.org
Stay informed about local green news and upcoming eco-events. Plus, check out the site’s going-green resources for educators, students and families.

greenhawaii.org
This sustainability-minded site promotes “the positive efforts of individuals, businesses and organizations contributing to a healthy environment, society and economy” in Hawaii.

HOME

bestgreenhometips.com
Practical tips for your home, with everything from green building, to Earth-friendly furniture and gardening.

re-nest.com
Updated daily content with inspirational how-tos, house tours and trends.  A shopping guide, with listings by category, also helps you outfit your home with the latest green goods. 

LIFESTYLE

shiftyourhabit.com
Daily suggestions for doing everyday tasks in smarter, greener ways (that also save you money).

thegreenguide.com
National Geographic’s site for everything green, simplified into easy-to-digest information. Which TV is the greener choice, plasma or LCD? Find out the answer to common conundrums like that and more on this site.

NEWS

NRDC.org
The National Resources Defense Council is an environmental action group that uses “law, science and the support of 1.2 million members and online activists” to protect the planet.

grist.org
Up-to-the-minute environmental news and commentary.

RESOURCES

localharvest.org
Use this site to find “farmers’ markets, family farms and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area.”

earth911.com
The ultimate site for finding out where to recycle just about anything. Remodeling? Check out the “construction” tab for places to properly dispose of construction waste and unwanted building materials.

Tweeter
Illustration: iStockPhoto

Follow these green do-gooders on Twitter:

@hhrmagazine
@kokua
@maoorganicfarms
@townkaimuki
@seventhgen
@ecoverus
@slowfoodusa
@pollannews
@farmlovers
@repoweramerica
@climateproject
@algore
@blueplanetfound
@reusehawaii




treehugger.com

This quintessential site is “dedicated to driving sustainability mainstream” with lots of helpful how-tos.
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