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

  • E/The Environmental Magazine - a clearinghouse of news, information and resources for people concerned about the environment
  • GreenBiz.com – news, references, jobs, best practices for environmentally responsible businesses
  • Grassroots Recycling Network – Zero Waste Principle info, campaign actions, recent news
  • Grist Magazine – environmental news & commentary, with a sense of humor
  • Recycling Today – recycling industry magazine
  • ReadyMade – magazine with ideas for reusing things you already have
  • SustainableBusiness.com - news and resources for environmentally responsible businesses, green job listings, and socially responsible investing

Interesting Articles

Materials Recycling and Governement Info

  • State of CA Integrated Waste Management Board - LOADS of info about all types of recycling and waste reduction
  • NV Dept. of Environmental Protection – resources for recycling in NV
  • CalMAX – statewide posting board for a variety materials, free listings, regional & local exchanges
  • TruckeeMAX – listings local to Truckee, CA
  • Town of Truckee – info about and links to community recycling programs, including Hazardous Waste collection days
  • 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 – environmental waste FAQ
  • StopWaste.Org – Alameda County government website, information for residential, business, schools and governments on how to recycle various products, buy recycled programs and available grants
  • EPA Waste Wise – US government program for voluntary reduction on waste
  • Earth911.org – lots of info for recycling many materials, green buying guide, localized directory information
  • Flex Your Power – tips for saving energy and cutting household costs
  • Container Recycling Institute – news, data, links about beverage container recycling, plastic and aluminum
    Computer & Electronic Recyclers
    • In Truckee, the elementary schools collect old printer cartridges and cell phones. They are recycled to earn credits for new school supplies.
    • 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)
    • Silicon Valley Toxic Coalition – grassroots group established in 1982 to clean up production practices in high-tech industry, SF Bay Area recycling and reuse directory
    • Computer Recycle Center – Bay Area recycling company, accepts mailed equipment
    • CollectiveGood.com - mobile phone, pager, PDA recycling program
    Battery Recycling
    Plastic Recycling
    • eHow recycle guide – step by step guide for each type of plastic
    • American Plastics Council – industry-supported site by trade association and political action committee; some interesting info on recycled products & markets database, disposal and recycling info
    Metals Recycling

Recycled Products and Green Purchasing Guides

  • Cloth Bag Co. – supplies grocery bags made from 100% recycled plastic bottles or unbleached cotton, logo printing available for any quantity
  • Resource Revival - creative new uses for old bicycle parts, buys old bicycle parts
  • Fire and Light – dinnerware and giftware made from 100% recycle glass
  • Splaff flip-flops – 100% waste-free production, 100% recycled content
  • FreePlay – hand-crank radios, flashlights, and chargers
  • A Recycled Content Product Directory – directory of companies producing products using recycled content
  • Green Gift Guide – directory organized by product types
  • Greenfeet – store is in Chico, CA, dedicated to supplying natural products with a smaller "footprint"
  • 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
  • Cloth Bag Co. – supplies grocery bags made from 100% recycled plastic bottles or unbleached cotton, great quality and customer service
  • Skype - Make calls anywhere in the world for free (or same as local rates)
  • Copper.Net – dial-up internet access across the US and Canada for just $9.95/mo, great for internet access while traveling
  • VistaPrint – professional looking free or low cost business cards, stationary, using standard or custom designs; currently get 25% off everything on the site
  • TigerDirect – great discount computer equipment, products have full descriptions, photos, reviews, and manufacturer links
 
     

 
 
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