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Ecology
1) Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - model
this activity by having children help with recycling, by using cast-off
containers for another purpose and by composting kitchen scraps for your
garden. http://www.composters.com/ is one
possible source of composters, worm composting (vermiculture) and kitchen
composters.
2) Carbon offsetting -- Humans leave
behind a "carbon footprint" no matter what the activity. In addition
to reducing our footprint through energy conservation, we can support
organizations that work to promote alternative energy sources, plant trees,
and do other earth friendly activities. One such organization is www.carbonfund.org whose slogan is:
Reduce what you can, Offset what you can't. If we pool our resources
we can make a difference.
Energy Conservation Links:
http://www.advancedenergyonline.com/Resources/index.htm - Advanced
Energy Solutions, Inc.
http://www.greenbuilder.com/sourcebook/PassiveSol.html - Passive Solar Design
Resources
www.nahb.org/greenbuildingprogram - National
Association of Home Builders Program.
www.usgbc.org - info on the U.S.
Green Building Council.
www.buildinggreen.com - product info,
case studies, and technical info.
www.energystar.gov - the U.S. EPA’s Energy Star program provides
technical support and product information.
www.greenerbuildings.com - resources for environmentally responsible
building development.
www.sbicouncil.org - The Sustainable Building Industries Council’s
website offers info on the design, affordability, energy performance, and
environmental soundness of residential, institutional, and commercial
buildings.
www.edcmag.com - Environmental Design and Construction Magazine offers
up-to-date info on green building techniques, materials, and
processes.
Three Green Cities:
Arlington, Virginia
www.arlingtonva.us/Portals/Topics/TopicsEnvironment.aspx
Austin, Texas Green Building Program:
http://www.austinenergy.com/Energy%20Efficiency/Programs/Green%20Building/index.htm
Miami, Florida Office of Sustainable Initiatives: http://www.miamigov.com/msi/pages/GreenBuildings/default.asp
Water Conservation Information
