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Sustainable Living (25)

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Oikos - Green Building Source Open in a new browser window  
   Oikos is an Oregon based distribution firm with many links to green design resources. Features a Green Product Directory and a Green Building Library. Useful for commercial green builders and novices seeking professional information.
   http://www.oikos.com/
The Busy Person's Guide to Greener Living Open in a new browser window  
   Site offers weekly tips and other information to email subscribers, some information and links accessible without subscription.
   http://www.greenmatters.com/
Green Building Primer by B.E.S.T. Open in a new browser window  
   Green Building: A Primer for Builders, Consumers and Realtors published by B.E.S.T. (Building Environmental Science and Technology). Provides a detailed review of green building approaches and considerations. USA centric, globally useful.
   http://www.energybuilder.com/greenbld.htm
The Green Design Initiative - Carnegie Mellon University Open in a new browser window  
   Carnegie Mellon University's Green Design Initiative. Promotes environmentally conscious engineering, product and process design, manufacturing, and architecture. Information includes research, publications, education.
   http://www.ce.cmu.edu/GreenDesign/
The Importance of Living Things in Our Everyday World - Did You Know? Open in a new browser window  
   Discussion of declining quality of various world systems, extracted from book "The Vital Vastness". Includes some positive suggestions. Book available for order online. Lots of assertions. Sources used in book are not referenced online.
   http://www.livingcosmos.com/diduknow.htm
Home Ecology Open in a new browser window  
   Extensive noncommercial information source on strategies for ecologically sound living: composting, natural gardening, junk mail reduction, energy and water conservation, garbage reduction, safety of household chemicals and cleaners, and related topics.
   http://www.homeecology.org/
National Wildlife Federation Open in a new browser window  
   Backyard Wildlife Habitat program can help you save a place for wildlife right in your own backyard and community, while opening your eyes to the natural world around you, to be nourished by its wonders.
   http://www.nwf.org/
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Saving the Environment Open in a new browser window  
   Table of contents, excerpts, and environmental tips from book by Greg Pahl. Brief review of book by Seventh Generation of Burlington, Vermont. Also lists links to relevant resources. Book is offered for sale online.
   http://www.sustainable-world.com/
EcoLiving Center Open in a new browser window  
   Online community that represents the values of cultural creatives. Stated focus is on naturally healthy, earth friendly living. Sections include message boards, articles, links, e-cards and current events. Primary issues include health, home, gardens,
   http://www.ecolivingcenter.com/
Home*A*Syst: Open in a new browser window  
   An Environmental Risk Assessment Guide for the home. Covers eleven topics that every homeowner or resident should understand: evaluating a property for environmental risks, stormwater management, drinking water well management, household wastewater usage
   http://www.uwex.edu/homeasyst/
Michael Mobbs | Sustainable Projects & Design Open in a new browser window  
   Michael Mobbs is a Sustainable Projects and Design consultant based in Sydney, Australia. Michael has held an interest in sustainable design for over 20 years, advising about technology, design, environmental law and policy to government, the private sec
   http://www.sustainablehouse.com.au/
Institute for Sustainable Futures Open in a new browser window  
   The Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) is an initiative of the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS). The ISF conducts applied research and consulting on a wide range of sustainability related topic areas.
   http://www.isf.uts.edu.au/
Low-Impact Living Initiative Open in a new browser window  
   Low-Impact Living Initiative (LILI) is a UK based non-profit organisation dedicated to helping protect the global environment by researching and promoting sustainable, low-impact living alternatives. Includes information sheets, information on workshops,
   http://www.lowimpact.org
Ekotecture Open in a new browser window  
   Buildings which by design are completely self sustaining by using gravity geo-thermal envelope to heat and cool buildings without using fossil fuels as well as lights, gas, water, waste and food production.
   http://www.geocities.com/betadolphin
Southwest Desert Sustainability Project (New Mexico) Open in a new browser window  
   Non Profit hands on work study program in sustainable affordable building in earthen construction, passive solar design with bio-sewage options.
   http://www.angelfire.com/nm2/swdesert/index.html
The Solar Harvest Organization Open in a new browser window  
   Promotes renewable energy and sustainable living in the Rocky Mountain west.
   http://www.solarharvest.org
reHOUSE Project Open in a new browser window  
   Contemporary perspective on sustainability in the household. Household appliances in ceramics form a water network in the appartement.
   http://www.rehouse.ch
Heartwood Alberta Straw Bale Home Open in a new browser window  
   Provides information regarding the planning and development of a simple and self-reliant environmentally friendly home, with emphasis on how or why choices were made. Includes references to helpful resource materials.
   http://www.greatexpressions.ab.ca/heartwood
Urban Farmstead Open in a new browser window  
   A story of making an inner city home into an "urban farmstead" including the topics of raising ducks and chickens, greywater, gardening, solar energy, composting, and the economic benefits.
   http://members.fortunecity.com/stevievandyke/urbanfarmsteadxml/
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council Open in a new browser window  
   All aspects of sustainable design and construction: energy efficiency, renewable technologies, daylighting, healthy indoor environments, traditional materials, and resource conservation.
   http://www.sbicouncil.org
Hunt Utilities Group, LLC Open in a new browser window  
   A for profit organization for the purpose of exploring and developing systems that support ecological living.
   http://www.hugllc.com
Navigating Our Future Open in a new browser window  
   Promotes sustainability in the San Juan Islands. Offers educational programs and events to engage individuals, professionals, organizations and groups in applying sustainable systems, and in promoting stewardship within San Juan County.
   http://www.navigatingourfuture.org
Sustainable Futures Institute Open in a new browser window  
   Creates and disseminates new methods and processes for generating scientific knowledge and engineering products in support of sustainability decisions and education.
   http://www.sustainablefutures.mtu.edu/
The EcoDesign Foundation, Sydney Open in a new browser window  
   An independent, non-profit association that exists to promote design-led change to more sustainable ways of living
   http://www.edf.edu.au
Earthship Biotecture Open in a new browser window  
   Independent, solar housing made from materials that are indigenous to the entire planet.
   http://www.earthship.com/

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