Green Transport

Green Your Home

Green Your Work

Green Your Body

Eat Green

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Green Your Mind

America’s cars, trucks and buses account for 20% of U.S global warming pollution, and tons of soot and smog that damage the human lungs. Passenger cars emit more than 11,000 lbs of carbon dioxide into the air, along with other harmful substances (www.epa.gov).

Use Public Transportation: Living in NYC makes it easy to utilize the city bus and
subway systems. Of the approximately 6.4 million people nationwide who usually
travel to work using public transportation, nearly one-third live in NYC, according to the
U.S. Census Bureau. New York is the only city where the majority of workers (55 % or
1.9 million people ) commute via public transportation. That is by far the highest
percentage among the nation’s largest cities (www.census.gov). visit www.mta.nyc.us
and www.transitcenter.com for more info, maps and more.

Bike! There are 80 miles of bike lanes, and 120 miles of greenways (off-street bike paths)
in NYC. More than 100,000 cyclists use the roads in NYC every day. For safety tips,
maps, organized bike rides and more, visit www.transalt.org, www.times-up.org,
www.bikenewyork.org, www.nybc.net, www.bikesafety.org, www.recycle-a-bicycle.org.

Walk: Experts recommend at least half an hour of moderate exercise five days a week,
and there are about 6,400 miles of sidewalks in NYC waiting for you! 20 up/downtown
blocks, and ten crosstown blocks, equal about one mile.
For non-driving directions: www.hopstop.com.

Fossil-fuel burning autos, buses, trucks, etc are some of the largest contributors to air pollution known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health and environmental effects (www.epa.gov). Inefficient vehicle design leaves the United States, a nation with just 3% of the world’s known oil resources, dependant on imported oil (www.nrdc.org).

Hybrid: Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) combine the internal combustion engine of a
conventional gas or diesel vehicle with the battery and electric motor of an electric
vehicle. They offer low emissions and greater fuel efficiency with the power, range and
convenient fueling of conventional vehicles. HEVs never need to be plugged in. They
capture electrical energy during braking, getting better mileage in the city vs. highway
driving.

Biodiesel: This cleaner burning alternative fuel is produced from domestic, renewable
resources, can be used in diesel engines with little or no modifications and is bio-
degradable, non-toxic and largely free of pollutants. Fuel-grade biodiesel is produced to
strict industry specifications in order to ensure proper performance. For more info:
www.capital-technologies.com.

Electric: Electric vehicles produce no pollution from the tailpipe. Neighborhood Electric
Vehicles (NEVs) such as GEM Cars are street legal: www.gemcar.com

Natural Gas: Most natural gas vehicles use compressed natural gas (CNG) with tanks
that can be filled in a similar way and in the same time frame as a gasoline tank. Natural
gas is extremely clean burning, safe, and often cheaper than gasoline: www.naturalgas.org

Hydrogen Fuel Cell: A fuel cell car uses hydrogen instead of gasoline. Using hydrogen
as a fuel produces only water vapor as exhaust. Hydrogen fuel cell technology is still
experimental. Visit www.eere.energy.gov
Vehicle Comparisons/info: www.fueleconomy.gov, www.greenhybrid.com,
www.hybrid-car.org, www.epa.gov/emissweb, www.greencar.com, www.eco-labels.org

UrbanScooters.com: 1107 Fair Oaks Ave, #244, South Pasadena, CA 91030. 626-799-2099 info@urbanscooters.com, http://urbanscooters.com UrbanScooters.com is America 's #1 destination for deep discounts and free shipping on top quality electric scooters.  We carry a wide selection of electric scooters, parts, accessories and more!  Electric scooters are an eco-friendly alternative for you local transportation needs.

Go GREEN with Electric Scooters: No Gas, No Oil – We have the new electric motor scooter that will allow you to park the car and kick those gas guzzlers to the curb.  Pick up a fast electric scooter suitable for all ages.  Choose a kid scooter for the munchkins or for the young at heart get a sophisticated electric scooter.  All the brands you trust.  X-Treme Scooters, BladeZ Scooters and more.  Exclusively at the kid electric scooter shop. Follow these links for more information: www.tm-scooterworld.com - www.the-scooterstore.com www.intense-scooters.com - www.tm-scootermania.com

When buying a major appliance, you are committing to paying not only the initial cost,
but the operating cost. Over the life of an appliance, the energy savings from an
efficient appliance can be hundreds of times greater than any initial cost differential.
With the help of ENERGY STAR, Americans saved enough energy last year to power
10 million homes and avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 12 million cars.
(source: http://www.myenergystar.com) For more information on energy efficiency, visit the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy at www.aceee.org

Opt for low-flow shower heads, faucets and toilets. Old fixtures? Put restrictors in your
faucets and showers. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth, or when soaping
your hands, dishes, etc. Take shorter showers. It has been estimated that a family of four
can save between 10,000 to 20,000 gallons of water a year by repairing leaking faucets
and toilets, installing low-flow aerators, installing flow restrictors or replacing shower
heads with low-flow ones. (source: http://www.nwfwmd.state.fl.us/ )

Generation of electricity produces more pollution than virtually any other single industry in the United States. Poor air quality, acid rain, nuclear waste and global warming are just a few of the unwanted side effects of traditional power production that endanger the environment. Many companies now offer green power for a small premium . Use your utility payments to support the development of more renewable energy. Using renewable energy has much less environmental impact than fossil fuels. Renewable fuel is usually free and plentiful, although the technology to capture it is often expensive (source: www.NewWindEnergy.com and American Wind Energy Association: www.awea.org).

Big Apple Solar Installation Commitment (BASIC) is dedicated to promoting
solar power in NYC. Contact them at www.basicsolar.com
ConEdison Solutions offers green power options: www.conedsolutions.com
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority: www.nyserda.org
NewWind Energy (a product of Community Energy, Inc.) offers a way to support
clean wind energy in NY State: www.newwindenergy.com
Sterling Planet: Solar, wind and more: www.sterlingplanet.com

Lighting accounts for about 15% of household energy use. If you swap five incandescent light bulbs you use most, for energy saving compact fluorescents (CFLs), you can save roughly $60 each year on electricity. Visit Energy Federation Incorporated for bulbs and other products: www.efi.org

While the chemicals in household cleaners foam, bleach, and disinfect to make our home clean and germ-free, many also contribute to indoor air pollution, are poisonous if ingested, and can be harmful if inhaled or touched. In fact, some cleaners are among the most toxic products found in the home. In 2000, cleaning products were responsible for nearly 10% of all toxic exposures reported to U.S.Poison Control Centers (www.thegreenguide.com) Look for non-toxic cleaners for your home. Go green with other things too, like your shower products and laundry detergent.

The Bulb: "Carbonfree" compact fluorescent light bulbs. 
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each of our light bulbs is used to offset
the CO2 emissions that will be generated by their use over their entire life,
giving our light bulbs a carbon footprint of 0.  Enter coupon code EARTHDAYNY at
checkout for a 10% discount.  www.thebulb.com

Beaumont Products Inc. / Citrus Magic: 1560 Big Shanty Drive, Kennesaw , GA. 30144 800-451-7096 bpi@beaumontproducts.com. Manufacturer of 100% natural citrus-based products including Veggie Wash fruit and vegetable wash, odor eliminating solid and spray air fresheners, cleaners, hand soaps, skin cream, insect repellent, pet products, and much more. All products are environmentally and family friendly. www.citrusmagic.com, www.beaumontproducts.com

Bean Products, Inc: Bean Products, Inc. is an environmentally sustainable and socially conscious small business located in Chicago Illinois and dedicated to environmentally sustainable manufacturing of well designed, useful, long-lasting products having a minimal impact on our environment.  Furniture, pillows and much more...www.beanproducts.com

Green Home.com: 850 24 th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121. 877-282-6400. www.greenhome.com. green@greenhome.com. Green Home.com sells environmental products while also providing articles on going green, and an online magazine. Green Home.com has a very rigorous approval policy about the products they sell

Nirvana Safe Haven: All organic, all natural, all chemical free, mattresses, bedding, carpets, air and water purifiers, dehumidifiers and more! www.nontoxic.com
1-800-968-9355

Build It Green! NYC: Build It Green! NYC, is New York City's only non-profit retail outlet for salvaged and surplus building materials; sponsored by the Community Environmental Center (CEC) www.cecenter.org. 3-17 26th Avenue (at 4th Street) Astoria, Queens, NY. Telephone: 718-777-0132. www.bignyc.org

Eco-Friendly Flooring: Toll free: 866-250-3273, ecofriendlyfloor@aol.com http://www.ecofriendlyflooring.com Factory-Direct pricing for Bamboo, Cork, Recycled Glass Tiles, Recycled Metal Tiles, Linoleum Floating Floor Planks, Recycled Wood, and Stone Tile. Environmentally-smart design services available. Online Sample order form. Woman-owned. Fair pricing and fast shipping available nationwide

Green Courage LLC: Green Courage, LLC specializes in bringing stylish, sustainable & smart product choices for today's home to architects, designers, builders, contractors, developers, and customers. Products include Eco-Friendly; cabinets, furniture, flooring, wall finishes, building supplies, organic cotton linens and more... 3 Short Street, Cold Spring, NY www.greencourage.com

Green Home.com: 850 24 th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121. 877-282-6400. www.greenhome.com. green@greenhome.com. Green Home.com sells environmental products while also providing articles on going green, and an online magazine. Green Home.com has a very rigorous approval policy about the products they sell

Community Energy: 150 Strafford Ave., Suite 110, Wayne, PA 19087. 866-WIND-123. www.newwindenergy.com, communityenergy@newwindenergy.com: Community Energy, Inc. is the leader at expanding the market for wind-generated power. Community Energy, Inc. was founded in 1999 with the support of environmental leaders and energy suppliers to bring wind energy to market

Green Home.com: 850 24 th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121. 877-282-6400. www.greenhome.com. green@greenhome.com. Green Home.com sells environmental products while also providing articles on going green, and an online magazine. Green Home.com has a very rigorous approval policy about the products they sell

Lutron Electronics Co. Inc: 7200 Suter Road, Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299. www.lutron.com. Lutron is the leading manufacturer of lighting controls worldwide including dimmer switches and other lighting control products for both residence and commercial projects

NY Power Authority: 3103 20th Street, Astoria, NY 11105. www.nypa.gov. (914) 681-6200. Our Mission is to provide clean, economical and reliable energy consistent with our commitment to safety, while promoting energy efficiency and innovation for the benefit of our customers and all New Yorkers.

NYSERDA: 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203. (518) 862-1090, ext. 3412. www.nyserda.org. info@nyserda.org. NYSERDA's principal goal is to help all New York State utility customers solve their energy and environmental problems while developing new, innovative products and services that can be manufactured or commercialized by New York State firms

Center for Research Solutions: PO Box 29512, San Francisco , CA 94129. 415-561-2100. sarah@resource-solutions.org. www.resource-solutions.org CRS brings together diverse interests to implement practical resource solutions. CRS national and international programs promote clean and efficient energy use, encourage sustainable economic growth, and help preserve the environment for present and future generations

Set computers to energy-saving settings and make sure to shut them down when you leave for the day.  “standby” settings will continue to use power even when not in use.  Printers, scanners, and other electronics that are only used occasionally can be unplugged until they’re needed. Turn off lights in spaces that are unoccupied.

Do more online so that you can avoid using paper. Keep files on computers instead of in file cabinets. Review documents onscreen rather than printing them out. Send emails instead of paper letters. New software such as Greenprint (http://www.printgreener.com) helps eliminate blank pages from documents before printing and can also convert to PDF for paperless document sharing.

When buying printer paper, look for recycled paper with a high percentage of post-consumer content and the minimum of chlorine bleaching. Even recycled paper uses a large amount of energy, water, and chemical resources in its processing. When using the real stuff, print on both sides of the page when appropriate and use misprints as notepaper. Try to choose printers and photocopiers that do double-sided printing. If your office ships packages, reuse boxes and use shredded waste paper as packing material.

If your office prints brochures, books or even just letterhead and envelopes, choose a green printer that will use recycled paper and soy inks.  A few choices include Green Earth Press www.greenearthpress.com Greendot www.greendotprint.com and Printing Responsibly www.printingresponsibly.com

There are many companies that provide eco-friendly office products and promotional items, from biodegradable pens and recycled folders, to coffee mugs made from corn plastic.  Check them out at www.thegreenoffice.com, www.dolphinblue.com,   www.ecoincentives.com, www.ecobranders.com, www.1earthproducts.com, www.imprintcenter.com/recycle.html  

Bringing lunch to work in reusable containers is likely the greenest (and healthiest) way to eat at work. Getting delivery and takeout almost always means a lot of packaging waste. Also, bring in a reusable plate, utensils, and napkins. Check out www.laptoplunches.com for reusable lunch containers.

Electronic products nearing the end of their "useful life” are known as e-waste when they are tossed away rather than recycled. Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines can often be can be reused, refurbished, or recycled. Unfortunately, electronic discards make up one of the fastest growing segments of our nation's waste stream. View the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle segment of this Guide for more information. Also visit the following for toner cartridge buy-back programs: www.eosusa.com For a helpful brochure on recycling toner cartridges, visit www.usmayors.org/USCM/uscm_projects_services/buy_recycled/tonerbrochure.htm

Some sweet-smelling, foaming body products contain chemicals that might be harmful to your health. For example, Parabens, found in thousands of cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceutical products and foods, have been linked in a recent study to breast tumors. There are six commonly used forms (Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, p-Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, n-Butylparaben and Benzylparaben) which are found in at least and it is estimated13,20 cosmetics products. The study suggested that the parabens originated from products applied to the skin, the most likely candidates being deodorants, antiperspirants, creams, or body sprays. (http://www.organicconsumers.org/bodycare/breastcancer090604.cfm)

Earth-friendly fashion promotes a healthy planet and worker’s rights to safe working conditions and a living wage. Increasingly stylish, eco-conscious clothes are often made using organic raw materials, cotton without pesticides or re-used materials and don't involve the use of harmful chemicals and bleaches to color fabrics (www.stepin.org) Read below for information on different fabric choices:

Organic Cotton vs. Non-Organic Cotton: Organic cotton is grown in ways that have a low impact on the environment, without toxic pesticides and fertilizers. Pesticides used in growing cotton are washed into rivers contaminating drinking supplies, and high levels of pesticides build up in the soil, effecting food crops. $2 billion’s worth of chemicals are sprayed on the world’s (non-organic) cotton crop every year, almost half of which is considered toxic enough to be classified as hazardous by the World Health Organization (WHO).  Aldicarb, a powerful nerve agent, is one of the most toxic pesticides applied to cotton worldwide and although the WHO has classified it, “extremely hazardous”, it is applied to cotton crops each year.  www.ejfoundation.org 
Organic Wool: In conventional wool production, sheep are given hormones and antibiotics. The sheep are often "dipped" in organophosphate paraciticides, which creates health risks for the sheep as well as the workers and contaminates ground water. Traditionally, wool is processed with toxic solvents and detergents. According to the Organic Trade Association, "28,510 pounds of [certified] organic wool were grown in the U.S. and Canada in 2001." To be certified organic in the U.S., wool production must meet the same standards as certified organic meat, dairy and other animal-fiber products set by the USDA. Federal organic livestock standards prohibit chemical inputs at every stage of production. ( www.thegreenguide.com)
Hemp: Hemp is known to be an exceptionally environmentally-friendly crop. It's widely touted as the only agricultural crop that can be grown commercially without pesticides. Hemp is nature’s longest, strongest, most durable fiber. As a fabric it is softer, more insulating, more absorbent, more breathable, and longer lasting than cotton. Virtually anything that can be made out of wood or plastic can be made from hemp, and it is biodegradable.  One acre of hemp produces as much paper as 4 acres of trees.  The hemp seed is used for hempseed oil for nutrition, soaps, cosmetics, paints, varnishes, etc… www.hemp.com
For more information: www.sustainablecotton.org, www.greenchoices.org
www.coopamerica.org/pubs/greenpages, www.ecomall.com/biz/clothing.htm
www.nlcnet.org, www.cleanclothes.org, www.labourbehindthelabel.org

Danish Woolen Delights: 1325 Rte 128, Westford, VT 05494. 802-878-6089. 802-878-6091. www.danishwool.com, info@danishwool.com. DWD carries LANA pure natural wool products made of 100% pure, incredibly soft ecological wool, still containing its natural lanolin. Products for babies, children and adults

DownBound.com: www.downbound.com Check this site out for hemp shoes, clothing, vegan dog and cat food, hemp home and garden and much more! Every purchase supports organic hemp agriculture, sweatshop-free production and animal-friendly alternatives.

Green Home.com: 850 24 th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121. 877-282-6400. www.greenhome.com. green@greenhome.com. Green Home.com sells environmental products while also providing articles on going green, and an online magazine. Green Home.com has a very rigorous approval policy about the products they sell

Living Planet: 212-842-5400 www.thelivingplanet.net Living Planet is contemporary clothing that supports environmental causes for all generations to come. We take responsibility in crafting our products with eco-friendly materials while introducing designs that are sustainable and fashionable.

ProgressiveKid: PO Box 11256, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, 866-PROGKID contact@progressivekid.com. www.progressivekid.com. ProgressiveKid has eco-friendly, socially responsible gifts for all ages. Check out our organic cotton T-shirts with positive messages; Writer Pack for teen writers, natural handmade soaps, lip balm, and Baby Calm Balm; unique gift sets for infants and toddlers; natural and organic baby bath time gifts; educational party boxes; fun stuff for kids; books for diverse families; and recycled paper cards. Visit us online and get the message!

Under the Canopy: 1141 South Rogers Circle, Suite 7, Boca Raton, FL 33487. 1-888-226-6799. www.underthecanopy.com. anita@underthecanopy.com. Under the Canopy offers a collection of high quality and luxurious apparel and home products made from organic fiber that allows consumers to make responsible choices by eliminating large quantities of pesticides from their bodies, their homes, the Earth, and their children's futures

Wildlife Works: www.wildlifeworks.com Wildlife Works' mission is to harness the power of the global consumer to create innovative and sustainable solutions for wildlife conservation. We're achieving this by protecting wilderness habitats, creating jobs, building schools and providing other economic benefits for those people who share their land and resources with wildlife

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps: PO Box 28, Escondido, CA 92033. 760-745-7069. sundog@mwt.net. www.drbronner.com. All natural, vegan soaps since 1948…now using organic oils and utilizing 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. Alpsnacks…organic vegan snack bars made with fruits and nuts, and introducing Dr. Bronner's & Sun Dog's Magic organic lip balms, body balms and lotions

Clear Remedies: PO Box 52105, Sarasota FL , 34232. 866-305-8728. Clear Remedies carries Organic & All-Natural products for your entire family. Organic Boutique for Body & Home. Free Shipping Available. Shop online at www.clearremedies.com or call us at
1-866-305-8728.

Green Home.com: 850 24 th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121. 877-282-6400. www.greenhome.com. green@greenhome.com. Green Home.com sells environmental products while also providing articles on going green, and an online magazine. Green Home.com has a very rigorous approval policy about the products they sell

Natracare: 14901 E. Hampden Ave #190, Aurora, Co 80014. 303-617-3476. www.natracare.com. Natracare offers women the all-natural choice in feminine hygiene protection. Products are made from only 100% pure organic GMO free cotton and are certified organic by the Soil Association www.natracare.com

In the US, the average meal travels 1,500 miles before it reaches your plate. As a result, food is less fresh, contains fewer nutrients, and requires costly, resource-intensive transportation and packaging. Small, local farms are generally more environmentally-friendly than large-scale industrial agriculture operations. An importantpart of buying local is making an effort to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables when they are in season in your area. Although today’s global marketplace allows us to buy foods grown virtually anywhere in the world all year round, these options are not very sustain-able. Buying local is a key component of sustainability and one of the most important steps you can take to eat green! (source: www.sustainabletable.org)

TIPS: Start by visiting the Greenmarkets in the city and beyond. Check locations in this
Guide, or visit The Council on the Environmental of New York City: www.cenyc.org.
The Eat Well Guide (www.eatwellguide.org): A great source for sustainably-raised meat,
poultry, eggs and dairy, from stores, farms and restaurants near you! Search by zipcode.
Just Food (www.justfood.org): Info on Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).
Sustainable Table (www.sustainabletable.org): All types of info on healthy eating.

More than 840 million people in the world are malnourished, yet over 70% of the US grain and 80% of corn harvest is fed to farmed animals. For every pound of meat produced, grain-fed animals utilize over 13,000 gallons of water. A pound of soybeans requires only about 260 gallons of water. The EPA states that hog, chicken and cattle waste has polluted 35,000 miles of rivers in 22 states and contaminated ground-water in 17 states with fecal bacteria (source: www.farmsanctuary.org). If you must eat meat, avoid factory farms. Animals raised on pasture enjoy a much higher quality oflife than those confined within factory farms. Pasture-raised animals have significantly lower stress levels than factory farmed animals, making them less susceptible to illness, and eliminating the need for the constant use of antibiotics. Beware of “free range” and similar labels, as they can be misleading. Many “free-range” animals are still mistreated.

Vegetarian/Vegan Resources:
www.vegetariantimes.com, www.vegforlife.org, www.vrg.org, www.americanvegan.org
www.vegetarianvision.org, www.earthsave.org, www.farmsanctuary.org

US consumers can experience up to 70 daily exposures to residues from Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in their diets (PesticideAction Network North America). POPs are not allowed in organic agriculture. Exposure to POPs has been linked to breast and other cancers, immune system suppression, nervous system disorders, reproductive damage, and disruption of hormonal systems (source: www.ota.com). In order to bear the USDA "Certified Organic" seal, a product mustcontain 95-100% organic ingredients. Products that contain 100% organic ingredients can be labeled "100 percent organic." Products that contain more than 70%, but less than94% organic ingredients can be labeled "Made with Organic Ingredients," but cannot use the USDA "Certified-Organic" seal. Only USDA certified-organic foods can use the word "organic" in the actual product name. However, organic ingredients can be listed on the packaging of products that are not entirely organic, for instance, "made with organic flour". (source: www.sustainabletable.org)

The Green Apple: PO Box 433, New York, NY 10031. 212-234-1475. info@thegreenapple.org. www.thegreenapple.org. Spend Smart, Live Healthy with The Green Apple, a guide and coupon book for natural, holistic and eco-friendly living. Save over $2000 on organic foods, yoga studios, spas, restaurants, health food markets, online eco stores and more. Buy it for $19.95 at www.thegreenapple.org

The Green Guide Institute: PO Box 567, New York, NY 10012. 212-946-4598. info@thegreenguide.com. www.thegreenguide.com. Wondering which products are better for you and the planet? With The Green Guide you'll know. The Green Guide is a Consumers' Go-to Source for green home tips, product reviews and healthy living advice

Healthy Living NYC: HealthyLivingNYC was launched in August 2003 with the mission of creating a network between people seeking information and opportunities for healthy living and people in the New York City community whose vocation is to provide health information and services. www.healthylivingnyc.com

Annie's Homegrown : 26 Princess Street, Wakefield, MA 01880. (781)-224-9639. Bernie@annies.com. www.annies.com. The brand people trust to deliver totally natural, totally delicious pasta meals and snacks. For fifteen years, Annie's Ò has made better-for-you foods that taste great and don't harm the earth in the process; and every box is made with recycled materials!

Clif Bar : 1610 Fifth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710. 1-800-CLIFBAR. www.clifbar.com. Clif Bar has always been about nourishing people with wholesome food— and Clif Bar is always looking for ways to make their products even better. That's one reason each bar in the Clif Bar line is now 70 percent organic!

Fantastic Foods: Consumer Relations, 580 Gateway Drive, Napa, CA 94558. 1-800-288-1089. askus@fantasticfoods.com. www.fantasticfoods.com. Fantastic Foodshas been helping people enjoy the benefits of vegetarian meals for 30 years. From Taco Filling to Vegetable Barley Simmer Soup Mix to Pad Thai Fast Naturals, Fantastic Foods has convenient and healthy meatless meal solutions for you

Green Tea lovers - Health Benefits of Green Tea: http://www.greentealovers.com. Specializing in healthy teas for the health conscious consumer and tea connoisseur. Enjoy the freshest Japanese tea leaves, a patented brewing process and airtight packing that teases out superior taste and aroma. Organic, decaf, white and rooibos selections too!

Liz Lovely: www.lizlovely.com "Product of the Year" Veggie Awards 2005 - Deep in the Green Mountains of Vermont, in the heart of the Mad River Valley, Liz Lovely and her artisan bakers handcraft there irresistable cookies using the well-guarded secrets she learned as a little girl baking with her grandmother. In this bakery, social responsibility rides shotgun with pure indulgence because Liz only uses 100% vegan ingredients and 100% fairly traded chocolate. That makes Liz's cookies better for you, for the animals, for the farmers, and for the planet!

Seeds of Change: 3909 Richards Lane, Santa Fe, NM 87507. 1-888-762-4240. www.seedsofchange.com . Seeds of Change has introduced a harvest of Certified Organic foods that are healthy for you as well as the planet, made from fresh, organic ingredients with no harmful pesticides, chemicals, or GMO/Bio-engineered ingredients

Candle Café: 1307 3rd Avenue (at 75th) New York , NY. 212-472-0970

Candle 79: (second location)154 East 79 th (btw Lex. & 3rd ) New York, NY. 212-537-7179. www.candlecafe.com The Café serves vegetarian cuisine comprised of a seasonal array of organic ingredients. By supporting organic farming and avoiding animal products, they acknowledge the interconnectedness of environmental, spiritual and physical well-being

Quintessence Restaurant: (three locations in NYC) 263 E. 10th Street (btw 1st & Ave. A). 646-654-1823. 566 Amsterdam Ave (btw 87th & 88th). 212-501-9700. 353 East 78 th St (btw 1st & 2nd). 212-734-0888. www.raw-q.com. Quintessence is a LifeFood restaurant with three locations serving food that is Raw Vegan, Organic, Kosher and hasn't been heated above 118ºƒ

Buy and use less! If everyone on the Earth used as much “stuff” as we do in the US, the
Earth could not sustain us all. Buy only what you need, and use all of what you buy.
Think before you throw things away! This is especially important when it comes to
items that are difficult or dangerous to dispose of (paint, cleaners, pesticides, etc).
Bring a reusable cloth bag to the grocery store (www.ecobags.com, www.clothbag.com),
and a reusable coffee mug and lunch containter to work (www.laptoplunches.com).

Donate slightly used goods: pass along used goods to others or reuse them to make new
items from the old! For tips on transforming unwanted goods-www.ReadyMadeMag.com
Reclaimed Building Materials: Donate or shop for building materials, doors, cabinets,
lights, appliances, furniture, hardware and more: Build It Green! NYC www.bignyc.org
Compost! Transform your household garbage (food waste, coffee grounds, etc) into a
rich organic matter that can be added to your garden or potted plants. Stylish home
composting containers are available at stores like 3RLiving (www.3rliving.com).

NYC was a pioneer in recycling, opening the first ever official recycling plant in the US
in 1898 (www.tufts.edu). Visit the NYC Dept. of Sanitation’s NYC’s Recycles page for
complete info: www.nyc.gov, or visit the Natural Resources Defense Council for the
NYC Recycling Guide: www.nrdc.org. Below are some Recycling Facts:

Paper: Recycled paper requires 64% less energy than paper made from virgin wood pulp, and can save thousands of trees (www.tufts.edu).
Aluminum: Aluminum cans are the most common form of aluminum which is recycled but other products (aluminum siding, lawn furniture frames, window frames, storm doors) are recycled too.
Glass: Energy savings from recycling glass can still be considerable, as crushed, recycled glass melts at a lower temperature than the raw materials, resulting in an energy saving of 33%.
Plastics: Some believe the recycling symbols on plastic containers mean the item is recyclable. The symbols only identify the resin base of the plastics, not all of which are recycled. PET #1 (clear soda bottle) and HDPE #2 (white milk bottle) are the most often recycled plastics.
Batteries: Batteries are hard to recycle and contain lead, mercury, cadmium, and other chemicals that can cause serious pollution problems. Choose rechargeable batteries.
Electronics: Much of the material inside computers is hazardous. A typical monitor contains 4-5 pounds of lead, as well as mercury, cadmium, chromium, and other hazardous materials. These materials must be recovered and recycled or disposed of in safe manner. Some computers can be salvaged and refurbished, whole or for parts. Consumers, schools, and nonprofits can often use computer equipment that no longer meets the original owner's needs.

Recycling Help:
Appliance recycling and reuse programs and cell phone recycling by zip code: www.earth911.org. Refrigerator and freezer recycling and proper coolant disposal information: www.epa.gov. Electronics recycling, refurbishing and reuse programs: www.techsoup.org. cell phones: www.call2recycle.org, www.wirelessfoundation.org, www.collectivegood.com, www.cellforcash.com
Used Goods? Contact Materials for the Arts: www.mfta.org, 718-729-300, Wa$teMatch:
www.wastematch.org, 212-442, 5219, Recycle-A-Bicycle: recycleabicycle.org, 212-475-1655 NYC Stuff Exchange: 1-877-NYC STUFF,
Compost? www.nyccompost.org, www.NYWasteLess.org
Recycling in NYC: Recycle all white & colored paper, newspapers, magazines and glossy paper, junk mail (windowed envelopes O.K.), smooth cardboard boxes, clean paper bags, phone books & other soft-cover books, all metal cans, aluminum foil wrap and trays, metal hangers, glass bottles & jars, plastic bottles & jugs (#1 & #2 bottles only) milk & juice cartons & drink boxes.

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