Sustainability Resources

General

• The Sightline Institute – a Seattle based think tank focused on sustainability in the Pacific Northwest.

• The Green Guide - published by National Geographic, The Green Guide provides practical advice, tips, and product information for environmentally conscious living.

• Conscious Choice – a magazine and website dedicated to improving the quality of life of its readers by providing information about natural health, green living, sustainable choices, fitness, and social responsibility.

• Grist – environmental news with a touch of humor.

• World Changing - this organization focuses on creating networks among people that have the tools, models and ideas to create a better future for the world.

• Earth Day Network – provides information about the environment, earth day, and enables you to calculate your ecological footprint.

Local Food

• Full Circle Farm - A local certified organic farm located in Carnation, Washington. Its produce is available through the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Program, and found in local Farmers Markets, restaurants and grocery stores.

• Surfin’ Seafood – delivers fresh, flash frozen, vacuum packed seafood right to your door making healthy eating quick and convenient.

• Edens Organics –provides home delivery of fresh organic fruits and vegetables to the Seattle area.

• Local Harvest - A nationwide directory of farms, farmers markets and other local food sources.

• Seasonal Cornucopia – A site with resources on seasonal foods and produce to help gardeners and cooks in planning local, seasonal meals.

• PCC article on food choices and carbon footprints.

Waste free lunches

For information about packing a waste free lunch and for product ideas, see the following websites:

• Global Stewards

• Reusable Bags

• Lap Top Lunches

Transportation

• King County Metro - For ideas on bus service and carpooling.

• Transportation Sustainability Research Center - For information about sustainable transportation, Berkeley has a number of initiatives.

Home

• Environmental Home Center – Located in south Seattle, this store sells green building materials including non-toxic paint, natural carpets, sustainable wood products, energy-efficient insulation and cleaning supplies.

• Washington Toxics Coalition - The Washington Toxics Coalition focuses on protecting public health and the environment by eliminating toxic pollution.

Gardens, Water, and Composting

Pick the right plants for your location (dry, wet, sunny or shady) and you'll spend less time and money watering. Plus you'll improve water quality and save time and money by eliminating or minimizing fertilizers and pesticides. Native plants are especially good choices as they are uniquely adapted to our climate (drought tolerant and require no fertilizer or pesticides) and provide habitat for native wildlife.

Native Plant Lists, Plant Salvage, Invasive Plants, Volunteer:

• King County native plant guide

• Washington Native Plant Society photo gallery

• Native Plant Salvage Program

• Invasive Plants, Noxious Weeds

• Alternatives to English Ivy

• Volunteer Opportunities

• Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary

• Garden For Wildlife

• Seattle Urban Nature

• Seattle Tilth - A non-profit focused on cultivating a sustainable community, educating people on organic gardening, composting, and more.

• Metro King County – Local supplies for worms and composting bins.

• Seattle Public Utilities compost bins and rain barrels.

Children’s Sustainability Resources

• U.S. EPA Explorers Club – This is the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s website for kids. Learn about the environment and how to protect it through games, pictures, and stories.

• Islandwood – a unique environmental learning center right on Bainbridge Island dedicated to teaching children lifelong environmental stewardship.