Green Resources on the Web

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Energy Calculators

Burlington 10% Challenge initiative—Business calculator An educational tool to help a business identify its current emissions of greenhouse gases and define a 10% emissions reduction target. Burlington 10% Challenge initiative—Residential calculator An educational tool to help you discover what your personal energy use generates in CO2 emissions. Ecological footprint quiz […]

Green Building Materials/Specifications

BuildingGreen.com Subscription-based articles and product information about green design, construction, and standards. Compact fluorescent light bulb FAQs Explains best ways of using compact fluorescent bulbs. Compact fluorescent light: “Any Other Bright Ideas?” An article published by the New York Times reviewing and testing compact fluorescent lights for the home. Compact […]

Transportation

Brighton, NY, Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan The plan’s objective is to develop a well-connected, safe, and functional active transportation network of sidewalks and on- and off-road trails to enhance the safety and circulation of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists in Brighton, NY. FuelEconomy.gov Here is a great website for fuel […]

Sustainable Food

EatWild Your source for safe, healthy, natural and nutritious grass-fed beef, lamb, goats, bison, poultry, pork, dairy and other wild edibles. Organic Consumers Association (OCA) The OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children’s health, corporate accountability, fair trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics. […]