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Send e-cards
E-Cards
Each time you send a card from truly eco-friendly E-Cards, a donation is made to the World Wildlife Fund. The cards can be used to mark both run-of-the-mill events, such as birthdays and anniversaries, to more obscure holidays like Autumnal Equinox.Egreetings
Find an Egreeting for any occasion—from a quick "how you doin'?" to one of the three G's (graduation, get well, and good luck)—at this comprehensive site. Add an extra element of pizazz to the recipient's inbox with cards featuring flash and animation.Hipster Cards
Hipster Cards’ cyber sentiments feature a range of attention-grabbing graphics—from retro to playful—replete with sassy (and sweet) sayings appropriate for occasions ranging from Passover to pregnancies.MyPunchbowl
Pick an event date, then send out "save the date" e-cards, followed by formal invitations with this helpful party planning tool.someecards.com
Congratulate your uncle on his engagement or friend on the birth of her baby with someecards.com, where clichéd sentiments are replaced by quirky e-cards for various occasions.
Choose restaurants serving local and organic food
Chef's Collaborative
Chef's Collaborative Local Food Search allows site users to search for member restaurants serving sustainable cuisine in their area. Member restaurants serve seasonal, local, and environmentally friendly foods, including only food items that have been sustainably grown or fished. Members also buy foods that are grown in accordance with diversity preservation and traditional practices. The organization has more than 1,000 members nationwide.Eat Well Guide
The Eat Well Guide offers a free online directory of almost 9,000 farms, restaurants, stores, bed & breakfasts, and other outlets that offer sustainably farmed meat, poultry, and dairy products as well as flower products in the US and Canada. Enter your zip code or use the advanced search feature to look for antibiotic- and hormone-free animal products, as well as those raised via sustainable production methods, including organic, pasture-raised, and heritage.FoodRoutes.org
The FoodRoutes Network sponsors Buy Fresh Buy Local chapters throughout the country. These chapters find ways to connect consumers to local food vendors via outreach education, community events, festivals, and farmers markets. Check for a BFBL chapter in your area to see where to buy locally grown produce, flowers, meat, and other foods.Happy Cow Vegetarian Guide to Restaurants and Health Food Stores
At Happy Cow you can find restaurants that serve local and organic produce—and no meat at all—as a way to bypass altogether the environmental degradation associated with meat production. The website lists restaurants (and health food stores) in North America, Europe, Australia, Asia and the Middle East, South America, and Africa.Local Harvest
Find organic, sustainably grown meats, dairy products, and other foods at local farmer's markets, community-supported agriculture co-ops (CSAs), family farms, and restaurants in your area. Local Harvest provides nationwide directories. In addition, the organization offers locally grown meat and animal products from family farms around the country via its online store—everything from bison and emu meat to duck eggs and sheep cheese.Low Impact Living's Organic Dining Across America
Low Impact Living has compiled a resource listing many organic restaurants across the United States. Links on the main page will take you to lists and descriptions of organic restaurants in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Seattle. For other locations, click on the link to nationwide organic restaurants.Organic Kitchen Restaurants Listing
Organic Kitchen provides a list of restaurants serving organic food and beverages by state. The list is not comprehensive—a highlighting of Organic Kitchen's picks—but is constantly growing.The Organic Food Database
This website database lists restaurants, farms, CSAs, and food vendors who sell organic foods in the United States, the United Kingdom, and around the world. The site also includes information about organic health, organic farming and gardening, and other organic practices.
Choose organic beer
Butte Creek Brewing Company (Chico, CA)
Butte Creek Brewery Company began operations in 1996 and brewed their first organic beer in 1998.Eel River Brewing Company (Fortuna, CA)
Eel River Brewing Company was the first certified organic brewery in the United States.Fish Brewing Co. - Fish Tale Ales (Olympia, WA)
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Fish Tale Organic Ales come from a small brewery in Olympia, Washington, and are certified organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program.Peak Organic Brewing Company (Portland, ME)
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Peak Organic Brewing Company is a small brewery that has been producing organic beer since 1998.Wolaver's Certified Organic Ales (Middlebury, VT)
A branch of Otter Creek Brewing, Wolaver's Certified Organic Ales began in partnership with Panorama Brewing Company in 1998.
Choose organic cotton men's underwear
American Apparel Organics Clothing
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USDA certified organic cotton jersey T-shirts and V-neck's from socially-conscious Los Angeles-based clothiers—suitable as undershirts or loungewear.Cottonfield USA Men's Underwear
One hundred percent organic cotton briefs, boxers, boxer briefs, and tank tops that are both unbleached and un-dyed, making them the ultimate in chem-free underwear.EcoBodyWear Clothing
One hundred percent organic cotton T-shirts, briefs, boxers, and boxer briefs that are made in the USA and come bleach-free.Greenknickers
Based in London, this company's products are naturally dyed, 100 percent organic cotton and fair trade. Made in India.howies men's underwear
Modish green threads, including men's boxers and boxer briefs in a variety of cool colors and patterns. From the UK.Rawganique Natural Men's Underwear
Rawgenique offers organic organic cotton, linen, and hemp clothing, including unbleached and un-dyed boxers. Flannel options also available!Red Dog EcoSport Men's Underwear
Organic cotton boxer briefs, sport briefs, trunks, and athletic tees, all made with chemical- and pesticide-free cotton that's sure to fit any athlete.
Choose an electric or push mower
Black & Decker electric mowers
Choose from corded and battery-powered electric mowers from Black & Decker, available at popular retail outlets such as Lowe's, Target, Wal-Mart and more.Neuton Mower
Buy a cordless electric Neuton mower with an optional mulching kit. The manufacturer claims it's the #1 selling battery-powered mower, that it runs for one hour on a single charge, and it's the only mower that comes with an optional trimmer/edger attachment.Robo Mower
For the ultimate in lawn-cutting ease, consider the no-push, no-gasoline mulching robotic Robomow.Sears electric mowers
Choose from Sears Craftsman and other top-rated electric mowers.
Choose natural aftershave
Aubrey Organics Men's Stock Shave Systems
With Men's Stock Shave Systems from Aubrey Organics, men can indulge in a simple, cruelty-free three step shaving system—face scrub, shaving cream, and aftershave or after shave balm—available in three sweet-smelling scents.Burt's Bees Natural Skin Care for Men Aftershave
Burt's Bees soothing post-razor remedy for men takes the sting out of shaving by blending sunflower and coconut oils to moisturize and aloe and vitamin e to sooth—all in one Leaping Bunny-certified formula.Herban Cowboy Shave Cream and After Shave Balm
Herban Cowboy's rich, luxurious shave cream contains organic lavender, peppermint, and aloe; the aftershave balm contains organic carrot, cucumber, and shea butter.Jack Black Post Shave Cooling Gel
Indulge your face with Jack Black's botanic-based, alcohol-free potion gel, which contains soothing witch hazel, chamomile, and aloe leaf extract; healing sage, rosemary, and lavender; and hydrating allantoin and glycerin.Korres Marigold and Ginseng Aftershave Balm
This men's aftershave balm from coveted Greek natural beauty line Korres is free of mineral oil, silicone, propylene glycol, and ethanolamine. So what does it contain? Try ginseng extract, witch hazel, marigold, Active Aloe®, and provitamin B5 on for size (or shave, rather).Miessence After Shave Balm
The ingredients in this natural Aussie skincare and cosmetic line's aftershave balm may seem a bit on the esoteric side—organic horsechestnut, St. Johns Wort, marshmallow, and others—but their healing, hydrating properties are well worth a try.The Gentlemens Refinery The Standard After Shave Balm
Make parting with your beard a pleasurable pursuit with the Standard After Shave Balm from the shave-savvy folk—the line was created by Executive Master Barber Perry Gastis—at the Gentlemens Refinery. This paraben- and alcohol-free antibacterial formula contains Certified Organic ingredients such as jojoba and sandalwood oil.Weleda After Shave Balm
Weleda is an eco-conscious beauty company that sources fair trade ingredients from around the globe and cultivates its own organic and biodynamic botanicals at production facilities in Germany, France, the UK, Argentina, Brazil, and New Zealand. The company's After Shave Balm blends extracts of organic chamomile and myrrh with organic jojoba oil so guys with sensitive skin can get their green face on post-shave.
Give your car an eco-friendly wash
Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps
Dr. Bronner's has been making its iconic, earth-friendly castile soaps from coconut, hemp, jojoba, and olive oils for over 50 years. The soaps are completely vegetable-based and biodegradable.Eco Touch Waterless Car Care
Eco Touch provides a way to clean vehicles while conserving water. Simply spray on vehicle and wipe clean. The waterless formula is nontoxic, biodegradable, and phosphate-free.Freedom Waterless Car Wash
Freedom Waterless Car Wash is a water-based, organic-plant-based soap that can be used on a wet or dry car.Gliptone Wash n' Glow
Gliptone's Wash n' Glow is 100 percent biodegradable and pH neutral, which means it won't remove finishes or leave steaks or spots.NO-WET Waterless Car Wash
NO-WET offers waterless car wash and wax products. Cleans, shines and protects paints, rubber, vinyl, chrome, fiberglass, and plastic surfaces. Will even remove stains from rugs, seats, and headliners.Simple Green automotive products
Simple Green offers car wash and wheel cleaner that is highly effective and biodegradable.
Rent outdoor gear
Hire Things
Plan to camp or hike in New Zealand? Rent pretty much anything while you're there with this unique site. Somewhere between ebay (purchasing) and Freecycle (getting things for free), Hire Things allows you to search for your outdoor gear and rent it from someone nearby.Mountain Equipment Co-Op Outdoor Equipment Rentals
Find all sorts of camping gear (think sleeping bags and pads, tents, backpacks, and boats, as well as gear for climbing, snow sports, and video recording) at these stores across Canada. Mountain Equipment Co-Op even knocks the price of one day’s rental from your purchase of the same product!REI Rental Gear
REI rents camping and sports equipment, including stoves, tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, and much more throughout the US. Selection and availability depend on location and season, so call ahead and book early.
Power mobile devices with a hand crank or solar charger
Better Energy Systems Solio Universal Hybrid Charger
This eye-catching and innovative solar charger is available in black, white, silver, and pink. The Solio can power up virtually any handheld electronic device, from digital cameras to cell phones.Brunton Solar Port 4.4 with BattJack Battery Charger
The Brunton SolarPort 4.4 Charger produces enough power to charge small electronics such as cell phones, GPS units, digital cameras and others through a USB cord, and includes the BattJack battery charger to give life to rechargeable batteries.Brunton SolarRoll
This nifty and easy-to-carry solar energy source from Brunton is ideal for charging electronic devices while on outdoor adventures. Available in different sizes and wattages, the SolarRoll comes with a one-year warranty and is waterproof and UV transparent.Eclipse Solar Gear
Eclipse offers a full line of solar charging carrying cases including backpacks, camera bags, bike bags, tackle bags, and messenger bags geared toward energy-conscious urbanites and in-need-of-a-charge outdoor adventurers.Reware Juice Bags
The line of Reware Juice Bags—including a solar beach tote—harness renewable energy via built-in solar panels. The bag itself is made from fabric crafted from recycled soda bottles. Reware also offers a line of organic cotton T-shirts with an eco-edge and accessories.SCOTTEVEST SeV Evolution Jacket
Fortune magazine pretty much sums it up with this description of the SeV Evolution Jacket: "Imagine Giorgio Armani and Bill Gates stranded on a desert island..." Aside from numerous pockets, this piece of gadget-friendly outerwear features a PAN (personal area network) wire conduit system.SideWinder Charger
Small and light, the SideWinder is ideal for emergency situations when a normal cell phone or PDA charger is unavailable (hard to fathom, we know). The device also features a battery-free LED light that can be powered for five minutes after only 30 seconds of charging.Silicon Solar iSol Plus
This innovative charger from Silicon Solar is for juicing cellular devices, MP3 players, and other small electronics. It can harness solar power or be charged using a computer's USB port.Solar Style SC003 Solar Charger
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine...This compact yet powerful device from Solar Style charges cell phones, MP3 players, and other portable devices using the power of the sun. The SC003 comes equipped with four cell phone connectors, an AC charger, and a car adapter.Sunlinq 6.5 Watt Foldable Solar Battery Charger
This flexible, foldable, and durable portable solar panel produces enough power from the sun to charge rechargeable batteries, flash lights, cell phones, GPS units, MP3 players and more, through a cigarette lighter and other adapters.Voltaic Backpack
This attractive yet heavy duty backpack with built-in solar panels features plenty of pockets and wire channels for storing/charging personal electronic devices such as cameras, cell phones, MP3 players, and PDAs. Perfect for trekking through the city or frolicking in the great outdoors.
Buy carbon offsets
3Degrees
In addition to their carbon offset offering, 3Degrees is a leading national supplier of Green-e Certified RECs sourced from a variety of renewable energy technologies, including wind, biomass, geothermal, solar, low-impact hydro, landfill gas, and biogas. Use the footprint calculator to get started on your green energy path.Carbonfund.org
Carbonfund.org lets you offset emissions from air and car travel, energy use, and even special events.Climate Care
Shrink the size of your carbon footprint at home, while you drive, fly, or bask on some faraway beach.Climate Friendly
Tally emissions from driving, air travel, and home energy. Offset only what you choose. Or pick from one of Climate Friendly's custom packages (including driving, flying, etc.) that let you go carbon neutral just in that area for a year.GreenLife
GreenLife lets you offset your carbon emissions from home energy use, air travel, and driving. Offset your entire yearly emissions or a portion via one of the company's pre-priced packages or use the online calculator for a more precise tally.LivClean Carbon Offset Solutions
LivClean is a Canadian organization offering carbon offset products and solutions to both individuals and businesses around the world. Services include carbon footprint assessment, the procurement and sale of carbon offsets, sustainable business solutions, including sustainable positioning strategies, marketing, and communications, and more.My Climate
Neutralize emissions from flying, driving, and powering your home or business.Native Energy
Help fund community-based clean renewable energy projects, including methane reduction ventures and wind power initiatives.Sustainable Travel International
Calculate your entire carbon footprint from air and car travel, energy use, and hotel stays with STI's easy-to-use carbon calculator.The CarbonNeutral Company
Whether you're a student or business owner, the CarbonNeutral Company lets you tally emissions from flying, driving, running your home, or powering your truck fleet.
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