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Sustainable Futures Institute
Creates and disseminates new methods and processes for generating scientific knowledge and engineering products in support of sustainability decisions and education.
http://www.sfi.mtu.edu/
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council
An independent, non-profit association of architects, engineers, product manufacturers, professional building associations; promoting sustainable design in residential and commercial buildings nationwide.
http://www.sbicouncil.org/
National Wildlife Federation
Education, inspiration and assistance for individuals and organizations to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. Action links, and environment discussion board.
http://www.nwf.org/
Hunt Utilities Group, LLC
A for profit organization for the purpose of exploring and developing systems that support ecological living.
http://www.hugllc.com/
Low-Impact Living Initiative
a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping protect the global environment by promoting sustainable alternatives to various aspects of everyday life. What can be done, information sheets, manuals, product that can help plus means of contact.
http://www.lowimpact.org/
Green Design Initiative
An academic-industry-government consortium based at Carnegie-Mellon University to develop research and education programs to improve environmental quality while encouraging sustainable economic development.
http://www.ce.cmu.edu/GreenDesign/
Michael Mobbs | Sustainable Projects & Design
Michael Mobbs is a Sustainable Projects and Design consultant based in Sydney, Australia. Michael has held an interest in sustainable design for over 20 years, advising about technology, design, environmental law and policy to government, the private sector and community groups.
http://www.sustainablehouse.com.au/
Green Building Primer by B.E.S.T.
Green Building: A Primer for Builders, Consumers and Realtors published by B.E.S.T. (Building Environmental Science and Technology). Provides a detailed review of green building approaches and considerations. USA centric, globally useful.
http://www.energybuilder.com/greenbld.htm
Oikos: Green Building Source
Oikos is dedicated to information on energy efficiency and sustainable building construction. The site offers architects, designers, building contractors, consultants and consumers detailed information on products and techniques.
http://www.oikos.com/
Home*A*Syst
An Environmental Risk Assessment Guide for the home. Covers eleven topics that every homeowner or resident should understand: evaluating a property for environmental risks, stormwater management, drinking water well management, household wastewater usage, hazardous household products, garden care, lead risks, liquid fuels, indoor air quality, heating and cooling systems, and household waste management.
http://www.uwex.edu/homeasyst/
Talking Leaves
Journal of ecological culture published by the Lost Valley Educational Center in Oregon. Current issue content, overview of back issues, and subscription information.
http://www.talkingleaves.org/
Southwest Desert Sustainability Project (New Mexico)
Non Profit hands on work study program in sustainable affordable building in earthen construction, passive solar design with bio-sewage options.
http://www.angelfire.com/nm2/swdesert/inde...
Navigating Our Future
Promotes sustainability in the San Juan Islands. Offers educational programs and events to engage individuals, professionals, organizations and groups in applying sustainable systems, and in promoting stewardship within San Juan County.
http://www.navigatingourfuture.org/
The Importance of Living Things in Our Everyday World - Did You Know?
Discussion of declining quality of various world systems, extracted from book "The Vital Vastness". Includes some positive suggestions. Book available for order online. Lots of assertions. Sources used in book are not referenced online.
http://www.livingcosmos.com/diduknow.htm
The EcoDesign Foundation, Sydney
An independent, non-profit association that exists to promote design-led change to more sustainable ways of living
http://www.edf.edu.au/
The Busy Person's Guide to Greener Living
Site offers weekly tips and other information to email subscribers, some information and links accessible without subscription.
http://www.greenmatters.com/
Ekotecture
Ekotecture is the work of architect Lee Porter Butler that promotes constructing completely self-sustaining buildings using a gravity geo-thermal envelope.
http://www.geocities.com/betadolphin/
Earthship Biotecture
Independent, solar housing made from materials that are indigenous to the entire planet.
http://www.earthship.com/
SustainLane
Articles on topics ranging on health, family, food, and lifestyle.
http://www.sustainlane.com/
Urban Farmstead
A story of making an inner city home into an "urban farmstead" including the topics of raising ducks and chickens, greywater, gardening, solar energy, composting, and the economic benefits.
http://members.fortunecity.com/stevievandy...
Institute for Sustainable Futures
The Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) is an initiative of the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS). The ISF conducts applied research and consulting on a wide range of sustainability related topic areas.
http://www.isf.uts.edu.au/
EcoLiving Center
Ecolinks section has links to mainly U.S. sites emphasizing "naturally healthy earth friendly living."
http://www.ecolivingcenter.com/
reHOUSE Project
Contemporary perspective on sustainability in the household. Household appliances in ceramics form a water network in the appartement.
http://www.rehouse.ch/
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Saving the Environment
Table of contents, excerpts, and environmental tips from book by Greg Pahl. Brief review of book by Seventh Generation of Burlington, Vermont. Also lists links to relevant resources. Book is offered for sale online.
http://www.sustainable-world.com/
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