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You can reduce your personal or organizational impact on the earth by making small changes in consumption patterns pertaining to everything from cars to office paper. These websites provide information on safe and sustainable products in the areas of paper, food, cars, and a little bit of everthing else too!  
   

Conservatree - Shows how to choose the best paper for the job, describes different types of recycled paper, and offers a guide to environmentally sound papers.

Co-Op America - Seeks to “harness economic power” by directing consumers and investors toward more sustainable options. Their “National Green Pages” allows you to search for green products, from cosmetics to candles, available in your area.

Local Harvest - Helps you find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, dairy, eggs and even maple syrup. Purchasing food from local farmers decreases greenhouse gas emissions by reducing food shipping and transportation.

U.S. Department of Energy, Fuel Economy - Explains how hybrid cars work, compares different models, describes available tax incentives and includes links to other hybrid resources.

     
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