Links

• Household Tips
• Green Lifestyle Resources
• Reuse Web Sites

Household Tips

Household Tips Resource-efficient front-loading washers can save you more than $100 per year.

Being an EcoConsumer includes using household products and services that are easy on the environment. Here is a list of links to help you green your household:

Alternatives to hazardous household products

http://www.govlink.org/hazwaste/house/alternatives/
From the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County.

Compact fluorescent light bulbs

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls (external)

Compost bin discounts for suburban and rural King County

http://composters.com/kingcounty (external)

Composting

http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/composting-soils/index.asp

Electronics recycling listings - Take It Back Network

http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/takeitback/electronics

Energy Star resources for energy-efficient appliances

http://www.energystar.gov (external)

Fluorescent Bulb & Tube Recyclers - Take It Back Network

http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/takeitback/fluorescent

Front-loading washing machines

http://www.savingwater.org/inside_laundry_washwise.htm (external link)

Green home remodeling

http://www.cityofseattle.net/sustainablebuilding/greenhome.htm (external)

Guide to Less Toxic Products

http://www.lesstoxicguide.ca/ (external)
From the Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia.

Junk mail reduction

http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/wasteprevention/junkmail.asp

King County Wastemobile schedule - Household hazardous waste collection

http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/facilities/schedule.asp?PID=26

Native plant resources for the Pacific Northwest

http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/pi/npresrcs.htm

Native Plant Salvage

http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/pi/salopps.htm

Natural Yard Care

http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/naturalyardcare/index.asp

Rain barrels

http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/PI/rainbarrels.htm

Shoe repair

http://www.ssia.info/consumers/ (external)

Think Green - Around the House with KPLU

http://kplu.org/aroundthehouse/categories/Think-Green (external)

WashWise rebate program for water-efficient clothes washers

http://www.savingwater.org/inside_laundry_washwise.htm (external)

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Green Lifestyle Resources

Green Lifestyle Resources Compact fluorescent bulbs use 66 percent less energy and last 6-10 times longer.

Looking for more information on the environmental and social impacts of the products you buy and use? Link to information on making more informed purchases that benefit your health and the environment below.

Built Green

http://www.builtgreen.net (external)
From King County, Snohomish County and the Master Builders Association.

Buyer's Guide to Recycled Products

http://www.metro-region.org/article.cfm?articleid=2728 (external)
From Portland Metro.

Center for a New American Dream

http://www.newdream.org (external)

Center for Neighborhood Technology - Travel Emissions Calculator

http://www.travelmatters.org (external)

FuelEconomy.gov

http://www.fueleconomy.gov (external)
From the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Green Consumerism

http://www.gdrc.org/sustbiz/green/a-consumerism.html (external)
From the Global Development Research Center, Osaka, Japan.

Greener Choices - Products for a Better Planet

http://www.greenerchoices.org (external)
From Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports magazine.

Good Stuff? A Behind-the-Scenes Guide to the Things We Buy

http://www.worldwatch.org/pubs/goodstuff (external)
From the Worldwatch Institute.

Groovy Green "green lifestyle" blog

http://www.groovygreen.com (external)
From Michael d'Estries, Ithaca, NY

Guide to Greener Living

http://www.nrdc.org/cities/living/gover.asp (external)
From the Natural Resources Defense Council.

HomeSource - Environmentally Friendly Home

http://homesource.thebbb.org/Tips/Tips_35.aspx (external)
From the Better Business Bureau.

Ideal Bite "green living" tips

http://www.idealbite.com (external)
From Ideal Bite, Bozeman, MT

King County EnviroStars program

http://www.envirostars.com

King County Green Building Program

http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/greenbuilding/index.asp

King County LinkUp program - Companies that produce recycled products

http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/linkup/partners

Northwest Natural Yard Days

http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/naturalyardcare/yard-days.asp
Spring and fall discount program offered by King County and other area governments.

Reduce Waste - If Not You, Who?

http://www.reduce.org (external)
From the Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance.

The Story of Stuff

http://www.storyofstuff.com/ (external)
20-minute video about consumption by Annie Leonard

Sustainable Style Foundation

http://www.sustainablestyle.org (external)
Resources and blog from this Seattle-based non-profit.

TreeHugger environmental web magazine

http://www.treehugger.com/ (external)
From TreeHugger, New York, NY

Waste Free Holidays

http://www.wastefreeholidays.com
Holiday discount program offered by King County and other area governments.

Waste prevention tips

http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/wasteprevention/tips.asp

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Reuse Web Sites

Reuse Web Sites Thrift stores and reuse websites help reduce waste and save you money.

There are a host of websites were individuals can sell, trade, or give away their useable products online. Purchase used products and give perfectly good items a second life! Check out the links below.

King County's Online Materials Exchange Web Site

http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/exchange/index.asp

Craigslist

http://seattle.craigslist.org/ (external)
Provides local classifieds and forums for jobs, housing, for sale, personals, services, local community, and events.

Freecycle

http://www.freecycle.org/ (external)
An email list where people give away things that they no longer need for free.

Reuse Links and Resources

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/reuse/Links/Default.htm (external)
A compilation of reuse links and resources available nationally.

Swapstyle.com

http://www.swapstyle.com (external)
An online fashion swap party where you can swap, sell and buy fashion, accessories, cosmetics, shoes and lots more with people from all around the world at any time, day or night.

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