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Author on sustainability in Tucson jamesmacadam.com
Sustainable organization Tres English is eco village wizard
sustainabletucson.org
Planning company doing project in Oracle globalecovillage.com
Design company villagehabitat.com
Milagro CoHousing in Tucson milagrocohousing.org
Los Angeles super organized laecovillage.org
Intentional Communities Directory ic.org
Everything co-housing related cohousing.org
On the ground experiences & ideas thefec.org
On the ground info & help ilsr.org
Interesting eco internet flea market precycleonline.com
Charge up your eco imagination trendhunter.com
Real primitive back to the earth info primitive.org
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We have to practice it, so here is a way to learn it permaculture.org
Research http://science.howstuffworks.com
Great place to start harvestingrainwater.com
Canadian Research into integrated aquaculture they call Integrated
Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) unb.ca/chopinlab
Innovative super adobe calearth.org
Portable domes you can assemble anywhere, many useful applications
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The earth ship site earthship.com
A good but ‘official’ type place to start greenbuilding.com
DIY rammed earth info diyrammedearth.com
Very low cost high R factor building with concrete monolithic.com
Practical info on straw bale building balewatch.com
A good place to start adobebuilder.com
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Healthy Building Network: If you want to know about building
materials, their risks and benefits, this is a good site to
gather information. healthybuilding.net
Greener Product: A resource for products that meet green
building standards. http://www.greenerproduct.com
Development Center for Appropriate Technology: DCATworks
to enhance the health of the planet and our communities by
promoting a shift to sustainable construction and development
through leadership, strategic relationships, and education.
http://www.dcat.net
Global Green: A creation of Green Cross International, Global
Green works on green building projects. http://www.globalgreen.org
Life Unplugged: Learn about living off the grid...and other
things. http://www.lifeunplugged.net
ToolBase Services: The home building industry's technical
resource with lots on green building systems. http://www.toolbase.org
Habitat for Humanity ReStores: Habitat ReStores are retail
outlets where quality used and surplus building materials
are sold at a fraction of normal prices. http://www.habitat.org/cd/env/restore_detail.aspx?place=94
Stardust Building Supplies: An Arizona-based non-profit discount building materials warehouse accepting tax-deductible
donations of new and used building materials and supplies from businesses and individuals. http://www.stardustbuilding.org
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US Green Building Council - Arizona Chapter: The US Green
Building Council sets standards for green building across
the USA. The Arizona Chapter is very active. Find LEED accredited
professionals here. http://www.usgbcaz.org
Advanced Buildings: A building professional's guide to more
than 90 environmentally-appropriate technologies and practices.
http://www.advancedbuildings.org
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The Darwin Project: In the Descent of Man Charles Darwin
wrote only twice of "survival of the fittest" —
but 95 times about love! 92 times about moral sensitivity.
And 200 times about brain and mind. http://www.thedarwinproject.com
Green Transitions Scoreboard: This organization tracks the
investment in businesses that pursue the triple bottom line
- people, planet then profits. http://www.greentransitionscoreboard.com
Hazel Henderson - True Economist: Hazel Henderson is the
founder of Ethical Markets Media, LLC and the creator and
co-executive Producer of its TV series. She is a world renowned
futurist, evolutionary economist, a worldwide syndicated columnist,
consultant on sustainable development. http://www.hazelhenderson.com
Practical Small Projects: Practical Small Projects facilitates
the implementation of practical projects that require minimal
financial and environmental resources, but have maximum impact
and results in the developing world.
http://www.practicalsmallprojects.com
Growth Busters: In a finite world, growth means death. There
is hope, but growth has to stop. http://www.growthbusters.org
Biomimicry Institute: Biomimicry is the science and art of
emulating Nature's best biological ideas to solve human problems.
http://www.biomimicryinstitute.org
Slow Money: Slow Money is a new nonprofit organizing an international
movement to bring money back down to earth. http://www.slowmoney.org
Clean the World: In an effort to prevent these needless deaths
from occurring, Clean the World distributes recycled soap
products, along with appropriate educational materials, to
impoverished countries worldwide, and to domestic homeless
shelters. http://www.cleantheworld.org
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Arizona Indicators Project: Under construction, this site
will house a range of indicators tracking Arizona as it crawls
towards sustainability or not. http://www.arizonaindicators.org
International Institute for Environment & Development:
IIED works with some of the world's most vulnerable people
to ensure they have a say in the policy arenas that most closely
affect them — from village councils to international conventions.
http://www.iied.org
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy: The Institute
for Agriculture and Trade Policy works locally and globally
at the intersection of policy and practice to ensure fair
and sustainable food, farm and trade systems. http://www.iatp.org
Sustainable Business Institute: SBI provides companies committed
to Sustainability a venue for sharing best practices and promoting
shared goals. http://www.sustainablebusiness.org
CERES: Ceres is the largest coalition of investors, environmental
and public interest organizations in North America. http://www.ceres.org
Zero Emissions Research & Initiatives (ZERI): ZERI is
a global network of creative minds seeking solutions to world
challenges. The common vision shared by the members of the
ZERI family is to view waste as resource and seek solutions
using nature's design principles as inspiration. http://www.zeri.org
Arizona Recycling Coalition: A group of nonprofits promoting
recycling in Arizona. http://www.arizonarecyclingcoalition.com
Wiser Earth: Serves the people who are transforming the world.
It is a community directory and networking forum that maps
and connects non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses,
governments, and individuals addressing the central issues
of our day. http://www.wiserearth.org
EcoEarth: Portal and blogs on sustainability and environmental
information. http://www.ecoearth.info
Naomi Klein: Author of Shock Doctrine, has a site with her
latest articles about the issues facing sustainability. http://www.naomiklein.org
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Keya Earth: KEYA Earth is a for-profit sustainable development
firm dedicated to working with communities to realize their
dreams for sustainable economic development. http://www.keyaearth.com
Co-op America Green Business Network: Dedicated to helping
socially and environmentally responsible businesses emerge
and thrive to form a global green economy. http://www.greenbusinessnetwork.org
Arizona Environmental Strategic Alliance: The Alliance recognizes
leadership characteristics, shares expertise, builds public
trust, and works in partnership for positive environmental
change. http://www.azalliance.org
Natural Capitalism: A book written by Paul Hawken, Amory
& Hunter Lovins describes a model for sustainable development.
http://www.natcap.org
Natl. Assoc of Resource Conservation & Development Councils:
The National Association of Resource Conservation and Development
Councils serves as an advocate for local Councils. We assist
local Councils to identify, address and solve challenges to
sustain and improve quality of life in their own communities.
http://www.rcdnet.org
The Centre for Sustainable Design (CfSD): The Centre for
Sustainable Design facilitates discussion and research on
eco-design and broader sustainability considerations in product
and service development. http://www.cfsd.org.uk
Bioneers: Bioneers was conceived to conduct educational and
economic development programs in the conservation of biological
and cultural diversity, traditional farming practices, and
environmental restoration. http://www.bioneers.org
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Wind Powering America: Wind Powering America is a nationwide
initiative designed to increase the use of wind energy across
the United States by working with regional stakeholders. http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov
Arizona SmartPower: This nonprofit organization is dedicated
to helping Arizonans make common sense energy sources - and
save money. http://www.azsmartpower.org
Local Energy: Local Energy helps communities develop stronger,
healthier economies based on local self-reliance in energy.
http://www.localenergy.org
4 Future Energy: The website is non-profit, focused on spreading
the word on energy challenges and alternatives. http://www.4futureenergy.com
Home Energy Magazine: Read the latest news on energy-efficient,
durable, comfortable, green homes. http://www.homeenergy.org
Environmental Alternatives: Lots of information on different
energy, water, composting and other systems. http://www.enviroalternatives.com
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Local Harvest: Find local farms, foods and CSAs. http://www.localharvest.org
Transition Towns: Information and encouragement on how to
help your community prepare for the joint impacts of climate
change and peak oil. We must transition. http://www.transitionnetwork.org
Fostering Sustainable Behavior: The "Fostering Sustainable
Behavior" website was developed to assist individuals
who design programs to promote sustainable behavior (e.g.,
recycling, water and energy efficiency, etc.). Its purpose
is simple: to provide information that can enhance. http://www.cbsm.com
Green Markets International: A nonprofit dedicated to improving
quality of life through initiative in climate change and sustainable
markets. http://www.green-markets.org
Link Wiser Earth: serves the people who are transforming
the world. It is a community directory and networking forum
that maps and connects non-governmental organizations (NGOs),
businesses, governments, and individuals addressing the central
issues of our day. http://www.wiserearth.org
The Green Playbook: The Playbook provides local governments
with guidance and resources to rapidly advance green buildings,
neighborhoods and infrastructure. http://www.greenplaybook.org
WorldChanging: Worldchanging was founded on the idea that
real solutions already exist for building the future we want.
it's just a matter of grabbing hold and getting moving. http://www.worldchanging.com
Post Carbon Cities: Preparing local governments for energy
and climate uncertainty - from the Post Carbon Institute.
http://www.postcarboncities.net
Kiva - MicroLoans: Kiva lets you connect with and loan money
to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing
a business on Kiva.org, you can "sponsor a business"
and help the world's working poor make great strides towards
economic independence. http://www.kiva.org
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Arizona Farmers Markets: An Association of Valley Markets
supporting direct, sustainable commerce between local area
farmers and producers and their surrounding community. http://www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com
Link Living Neighborhoods: Wherever you are in the world,
if you are intent on planning and building a thriving neighborhood,
this website is for you. http://www.livingneighborhoods.org
Sustainable Tucson: Sustainable Tucson is an emerging network
of networks — to facilitate and accelerate Tucson’s transition
to sustainability through community-wide education and action.
http://www.sustainabletucson.org
American Towns: Links to what is going on in towns across
America. http://www.americantowns.com
Native Movement: We focus on peace, sustainability, youth
leadership development, healing, community building, and movement
building. http://www.nativemovement.org
Sustainable Communities Network (SCN): SCN provides individuals
and organization to the resources they need to aid their community
in becoming more sound, equitable and prosperous. http://www.sustainable.org
Sustainable Communities stories, Info, Links: http://www.place.us
Green Eco- Communities: A great information link. http://www.greenecocommunities.com
Sustainable communities and eco villages around the world.
http://www.ecobusinesslinks.com/?s=sustainable+communities&cat=
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Note: Links and references here are provided as-is without
endorsement or compensation. Many of the websites linked here
are well known resources with fine reputations. Your due diligence
is required to evaluate any claims made by any website, especially
with regard to products for sale, fitness for use and any
necessary building code compliance and approvals in you locality.
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