Green, Googled
Check out 10 of our favorite green sites.
Article by Jenny de Jesus
Issue Date: (Thu) August 27, 2009
LOCALkokuahawaiifoundation.orgStay 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. HOMEbestgreenhometips.comPractical 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. LIFESTYLEshiftyourhabit.comDaily 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. NEWSNRDC.orgThe 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. RESOURCESlocalharvest.orgUse 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. |
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![]() 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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