| Green Resource Media Outlets |
Description |
| Healthy Child Healthy World |
HCHW is a Children’s Health Advocacy Group. They help educate families about the harmful effects of toxins in our homes and environment. They also encourage policy change at every level to protect our children. |
| Environmental Working Group |
Consumer Advocacy Group for safe products and practices. Provides practical information you can use to protect your family and community and lobbies Congress for better regulations and policies to protect you and your family. |
| The Green Guide |
Published by the National Geographic Society, this site provides tips for living a healthier and greener lifestyle. The site provides information about practical, environmentally responsible product choices and behaviors. |
| The Daily Green |
Consumer’s guide to green news, living tips for your home, food, finances and more. |
| National Institutes of Health Household Products Database |
National Institutes of Health Library of Medicine Household Products Database. You can search almost any brand of cleaner you use, find out what’s in it, and uncover its links to health effects. Or search by chemical ingredients |
| Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste Center. |
Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste Center. Information and drop off site for toxic products including household cleaners, paint, batteries, computers, plastics 1-7, glass, metal, cardboard and more. 317-776-4005 |
| www.earth911.org |
Guide to local resources including recycling centers, how to recycle, pollution prevention and how to help protect the environment. |
| EPA - Action Steps |
Easy tips to conserve energy at home. |
| EPA - What's Your Carbon Footprint? |
Online calculator helps homeowners’ track their families’ emissions. |
| National Public Radio |
Online NPR broadcast regarding community efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
| Alliance to save Energy |
Energy saving tips sponsored by the Alliance to Save Energy. |
| Dept. of Energy |
Site illustrates costs/savings associated with compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs versus incandescent bulbs. |
| EPA - Bulb Recycling |
Information on recycling CFL bulbs and other light bulbs emitting mercury. |
| Energystar.gov |
Online guide to selecting the right CFL bulb. |
| EPA - Recycling |
Resource for recycling office supplies such as batteries, electronics and plastics. |
| www.greenercars.org |
Site features tips for greener driving as well as maintenance tips that help owners save energy. |
| www.wateruseitwisely.com |
Online water-use audit allows individuals to track water usage. |
