Prevent Waste
Drink tap instead of bottled water, which would save Americans about $8 billion per year. It would also help prevent plastic waste: Sixty million water bottles are thrown away EACH DAY in the US. Tap water is also more strictly regulated than bottled water.
Useful Links
Local Organizations
- Washington College Chestertown Climate Action Program
- Chesapeake Climate Action Network- based in DC, lots of localized information
- The Kent County Chamber of Commerce sends out regular News flashes with lots of helpful hints on going green. Check out the web site at www.kentchamber.org, or send them an email at kentchamber@verizon.net to sign up.
General Information
- Homegrown and Green- general info for going green on the Eastern Shore
- Greenhome.com- for shopping and tips
- Eartheasy- comprehensive info for going green
- Treehugger- news, tips, and how-to guides
- New American Dream- tons of information and actions to take
- Idealbite- daily emails, short and snappy
- Idealist- conscious volunteering and job searches
- H2ouse- interactive information about saving water at home
- Eco Mom - A web site for Mother's helping the environment.
- Saving Electricity- a how-to guide on energy saving.
- ACDoctor- information about home energy efficiency.
Recycling
- Earth911- everything you ever wanted to know about recycling
- Terracycle- A site for recycled products, and for recycling unusual items
- Junk Mail Reduction- learn how to get rid of junk mail.
- MDE- Frequently Asked Questions About Compact fluorescent light bulbs
- Light Bulb Recycling- How to Recycle your CFLS
- Maryland Recycles- extensive information for Maryland residents
Shopping and Consumer Info
- Responsible Shopper- the green shopping guide
- The Seafood Watch- information on sustainable seafood
- Green Biz Leaders- information on which companies are going green
- Swapstyle- an online fashion swap party where you can swap, sell and buy fashion, accessories, cosmetics, shoes and lots more
News and Blogs
- Gristmill- green news blog
Carbon Offsets and Footprints
- Terrapass- a place for carbon offsets for the home
- My Footprint- calculate your environmental footprint
Other Green Cities
- Portland, OR- another green city with great tips on their website.
