The links below are websites we’ve used in our work and thought would be of interest to those interested in recycling, waste reduction and environmental issues. Let us know if you like to see other businesses, organizations and products listed here.

Environmental News

  • Grist Magazine – environmental news & commentary, with a sense of humor
  • Recycling Today – recycling industry magazine
  • Sustainlane.com - news and resources for environmentally responsible consumers, green job listings, city-by-city comparisons
  • Treehugger - sustainability news from around the globe
  • GreenLodgingNews.com – news, green product directory, best practices for sustainable hotels
  • ReadyMade – magazine with ideas for reusing things you already have
  • Waste Age - industry publication for waste management, landfill and recycling organizations
  • California Resource Recovery Association – Zero Waste Principle info, campaign actions, recent news
  • The Heap – a waste industry news blog

Interesting Articles

Materials Recycling and Governement Info

  • CalRecycle - New organization of resources from the State of CA
  • Nevada Recycles – resources for recycling in NV
  • CoolCalifornia – collaborative project to help Californians reduce their imapct on the climate
  • NSAA Environment – environmental resources for the ski industry
  • Town of Truckee – info about and links to community recycling programs, including Hazardous Waste collection days
  • Keep the Sierra Green – certified sustainable green businesses in North Lake Tahoe, Incline Village and Nevada County areas
  • WasteNOT – resources for residents and businesses in Incline Village, NV for recycling, hazardous waste disposal, and water conservation
  • Nevada County Recycles – recources for recycling in Nevada County
  • El Dorado County – solid waste info for South Lake Tahoe
  • Tahoe Chamber Green Businesses – green businesses in the South Lake Tahoe area
  • SF Environment Dept – recycling and sustainability info from one of the greenest governments on Earth
  • StopWaste.Org – Alameda County government website, information on how to recycle various products, buy recycled programs and available grants
  • EPA Waste Wise – US government program for voluntary reduction on waste
  • BPI – Biodegradable Product Institure listing of certified biodegradable products
  • Flex Your Power – tips for saving energy and cutting household costs
    Computer & Electronic Recycling
    • Computer Corps not-for-profit organization that reuses or recycles computers then donates them back to other not-for-profit groups, based in Carson City, NV
    • eRecycle.com State of CA site listing certified e-waste recyclers, info on new Electronic Waste Recycling fee (effective on 01.01.05)
    • Computer Recycle Center – Bay Area recycling company, accepts mailed equipment
    • Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition – grassroots group established in 1982 to clean up high-tech production practices, CA recycling and reuse directory
    • RecycleRewards.com - mail back program printer cartridges and cells phones for reuse, and get money back
    • CollectiveGood.com - recycle your mobile phone, pager, PDA and non-profits get a donation
    Battery Recycling
    • Big Green Box – prepaid boxes for all types of batteries
    • Call2Recycle.org – FREE recycling for rechargeable batteries and cell phones, local drop-off centers, educational resources
    Paper Recycling
    Plastic Recycling
    • Metals Recycling

Recycled Products and Green Purchasing Guides

  • Tahoe Green – Lake Tahoe supplier of certified biodegradable products such as bags and food service items
  • Instructables – step-by-step instructions on how to make just about anything, from a gray water system to a solar iPodcharger
  • Craigslist.org – the ultimate marketplace to find or pass along just about anything anywhere on the planet
  • Resource Revival - creative new uses for old bicycle parts, buys old bicycle parts
  • Real Goods – the original source for green energy products, training and advice
  • Splaff flip-flops – 100% waste-free production, 100% recycled content
  • Green Yahoo – directory and articles for all things sustainable, organized by interest
  • GreenHome.com – environmental superstore of products, including business supplies, cleaning products, clothes and household improvements

Small Business Resources -These are sites and vendors that I have used with great satisfaction

  • BNI Northern California and Nevada – business networking group with global reach
  • Deluge Media – designed this website, great to work with, reasonable pricing
  • BuyOnlineNow - Fast delivery, good product selection
  • Skype - Make calls anywhere in the world for free (or same as local rates)
  • VistaPrint – professional looking free or low cost business cards, stationary, using standard or custom designs; currently get 25% off everything on the site
  
     

 
 
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