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GREEN LIVING

U.S. Department of Energy Tax credits, renewable energy sources, options for saving at home, work and in the community.

Green Living Toolkit

The Daily Green

Greener Choices Consumer Report's guide to picking products and appliances with green ratings.

Home Energy Audit Assess how much energy your home uses and find out ways to make it more efficient.

GREEN CLEANING

Eco Cycle Get recipes for non-toxic cleaners for your home.

New American Dream Learn how to avoid cleaners that are hazardous to your health and the environment.

GREEN SHOPPING

Local Harvest Use this site to find farmer's markets, family farms and other locally grown food near you.

Consumer Reports Greener Choices

Great Green Goods

GreenShopper.com Largest environmentally friendly store and online community for green shoppers.

Gift of Green One native tree is planted for each card purchased.

10 Ways to a Green Home

RECYCLE BIN

Reduce.org Information on how to reduce waste.

ELECTRONICS

Recycling for Charities Donate cellphones, digital cameras, iPods and more to charities.

My Green Electronics Search for electronic recycling programs in your area.

Ecycling Reduce or recycle computer equipment for environmental and social benefits.

Earth 911 Information on ways to reuse and recycle electronics to prevent harmful e-waste from reaching landfills.

GARDENING

Compost Guide A complete guide to composting - how to start, benefits, troubleshooting problems and more.

Lifestyles Green Living

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Green guide glossary

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Fresh Voices

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