U.S. EPA’s website and take the
home tour
CDC’s website
with its
toxicological profiles at
Healthy Child Healthy Home Creating Healthy
Environments for Children
For those of you that are into the numbers, here is an excel
spreadsheet to help you with the chemical audit. Remember,
no cheating. Fill out the before sheet before you take any
chemical actions. This will also give you the best before and
after numbers.
green
step 2:
Learn More About Your Chemicals
Green action step resources
Virtual Home Tours:
U.S. EPA Virtual Home Tour
of typical products in a home and what to watch out for.
Interactive virtual house
for the whole family to identify environmental health
hazards in the home from the Children's Health
Environmental Coalition
Virtual Kitchen Tour
from The Consumer's Union Guide to Eco-Labels
Databases:
Consumer's Union Guide to
Eco-Labels- a really
helpful website that explains what labels are meaningful
in the way they are regulated, enforced and third-party
certified, etc., and which are less meaningful.
The Collaborative on Health and
the Environment
National Institute of Health and
Household Products Database
Center for Disease Control's
Websites:
Toxicological Profiles
ToxGuides
ToxFAQ's
Public Health Statement
Other Resources:
Environmental Working Group
INFORM
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
Books:
A Consumers Dictionary of
Cosmetic Ingredients by Ruth Winter
The Safe Shoppers Bible: A
Consumers Guide to Nontoxic Household Products,
Cosmetics and Food by David Steinman
Drop Dead Gorgeous by Kim
Erickson
Home Safe Home: Creating a
Healthy Home Environment by Reducing Expose to Toxic
Household Products by Debra Lynn Dadd
Material Safety Data Sheet
Websites:
MSDS Solutions
The National MSDS Repository
The Green Guide article on
"...The Dirty Dozen Ingredients in
Personal Care Products"
Lifekind Chemical Glossary
Green Home Environmental Store
Toxipedia
Chem-Tox.com-
'Researching the Effects of Chemicals and Pesticides on
Public Health." Medical research on health disorders
resulting from petroleum based chemicals.
Pesticide Information Profiles-
a cooperative effort of University of California-Davis,
Oregon State University, Michigan State University,
Cornell University, and the University of Idaho.
Primary files are maintained and archived at Oregon
State University.
Seventh Generation's Guide to a
Toxin-Free Home
Local Resources
Denver Recycles Listing of places to recycle and
dispose of HHW
Denver's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program
Informational sheet provided by the Public Works Department
State Resources
Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment
Site to find answers to almost any questions relating to
Colorado's environment and pubic health
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events or Facilities
County information regarding events and locations to drop off HHW in Colorado
Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment
HHW collection events and faclities
National and International Resources
123inkjets Recycle Print cartridges national site
EPA's Household Hazardous Waste
overview and information on haz wastes
Earth's 911 One web
site for all recycling resources. It is the mission of Earth 911
to empower the public with community-specific resources to
improve their quality of life.
Clemson University Cooperative
Extension Service HHW PDF
California Integrated
Waste Management HHW Program A comprehensive site with
information from HHW to used oil and more along with a great
links page
Californians Against
Waste A nonprofit grassroots organization that lobbies
exclusively in support of a recycling economy.
Advocating policy initiatives at the local, state, and
federal levels
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green step 3:
Action Plan For Your Chemicals
Green action step resources
Freecycle.org-
"The Freecycle Network™ is made up of many individual
groups across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely
nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting)
stuff for free in their own towns. Each local group is
moderated by a local volunteer (them's good people).
Membership is free."
Earth911.org-
Making Everyday Earthday. At this site you will find
local information on HHW facilities and recycling
centers, as well other info on environmental topics.
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step 4: Clean Green
Green action step resources
Books:
Clean and Green: The Complete
Guide to Non-Toxic and Environmentally Sound
Housekeeping by
Annie Berthold-Bond
The Naturally Clean Home: 100 Safe
and Easy Herbal Formulas for Non-toxic Cleansers
by Karen Siegel-Maier
Better Basics for the Home: Simple
Solutions for Less Toxic Living
by Annie Berthold-Bond
Naturally Clean: The Seventh
Generation's Guide to Safe & Healthy, Non-Toxic Cleaning
by Jeffery Hollender, Geoff Davis and Meika Hollender
The Nontoxic Home & Office
by Debra Lynne Dadd
Premade Alternative Cleaner
Websites:
Shaklee Corporation
Ecover
Earth Friendly Products
Citra-Solv
Seventh Generation
BioKleen
Mountain Green
Method
BioKleen in bulk
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Debra Lynn Dadd
Has listings for alternative cleaning products and other
sites that contain alternative
care
Alternatives to Hazardous Household Products
Non-toxic and less toxic home-made alternatives to
toxic household products for cleaning your home
Recipes for Alternatives to Toxic and Hazardous Household
Products
Replace
your toxic household cleaners with safe, effective
substitutes while saving money and treading more lightly
on the environment
Hazardous Household Substances:
Alternatives that are Relatively Free of Toxic Effects
by the University of Florida, Florida Cooperative Extension
Service/Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences
Real Goods
Search this site for alternative cleaning products,
buying in bulk is the best solution and easy to do here
Pollution Prevention Regional
Information Center
informational video
on professional wet cleaning
Ecomall
clearing house for 'green' products
Seventh
Generation Purchase safe and alternative cleaning
products here, as well as print coupons for their
products
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green step 5: Safe Pest Control
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State Resources
CoPIRG Colorado Public Interest Research Group,
site for the state affiliated national organization
National and International Resources
Planet Natural Earth
friendly products for lawn, home and garden
Pest Management in the Home
This site includes lots of information on less toxic
pest control
Berkeley Ecology Center
fact sheets on Least-toxic pest control and more
Common
Ground Organic Garden Supply and Education Center sells
organic plants and seeds, has a library and information sheets
on wide range of topic from soil preparation to organic pest
control and more
Green
City Project this site can refer you to a nearby gardening
group
eHow on Ladybugs How to
release Ladybugs Safely into your garden
Gardens Alive
Buy organic seeds and plants and safe alternatives to
toxic pesticides
Bio-Integral Resource Center
This web site specializes in finding non-toxic and
least-toxic, integrated pest management (IPM) solutions to urban
and agricultural pest problems
Safer Pest Control Project
they are dedicated to reducing the health
risks and environmental impacts of pesticides and
promoting safer alternatives in Illinois
NW Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
works to protect people and the environment by
advancing healthy solutions to pest problems
National
Pesticide Information Center
(NPIC), Oregon
State University and the US EPA joint collaboration
Pesticide Action Network Pesticide Database
the one-stop location for current toxicity
and regulatory information for pesticides
Victor Poison Free Pest Control
Pest traps and information on ways to prevent
mice and rats in your home
Environmental Advocates
of New York Environmental Advocates serves the
people of New York as an effective and aggressive
watchdog and advocates on nearly every important state
environmental issue
NYPIRG
New York Public Interest Research Group,
advocates and lobbies for sustainability and public
social justice, national organization for consumer
rights
Books: The links below are not the only locations to find
these publications, you can further research a site that
offers these at a cheaper price.
Common Sense Pest Control
by William Olkowski, Sheila Daar, Helga Olkowski
Slug Bread and Beheaded Thistles
by
Ellen Sendbeck
How to Grow Fresh Air
by Dr. B.C. Wolverton
green
step 6: Eat Wisely
Green action step resources
Local Harvest
- connects you to
a Community Supported
Agriculture or to find farmers' markets, family farms,
and other sources of sustainably grown food in your
area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and
many other goodies.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood
Watch- find a regional
list of fish that are best choices, good alternatives or
to avoid all together.
The Green Guide Fish List-
find a list of fish that fall in the "No", "Sometimes"
and "Yes" lists.
Environmental Working Group Fish
List- find the list
that focuses on levels of mercury found in fish.
Eat Well Guide
-site to find wholesome, fresh, sustainable food in the
US and Canada. Find food in your neighborhood and when
you travel that is healthful, humane, better for the
environment, and that supports family farmers.
Eat Wild-
is your source for safe, healthy, natural and nutritious
grass-fed beef, lamb, goats, bison, poultry, pork and
dairy products
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National and International Resources
ERS-Economic Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture
'Organic Production' -- Article on land used in US for organic
production
AMS USDA fact sheet on The National Organic Program
Greenchoices Search for Organic food online
Stoney Field
official
website for the dairy products company
Earth Save
supplies information, support and practical programs to
those who have learned that their food choices impact
environmental and human health.
Wild Oats
official website for the natural food store
Earth Bound Farms
official site for the organic food product company, the
mission is to bring the benefits of organic food to as
many people as possible and serve as a catalyst for
positive change
Horizon Organic
official site for the organic dairy products company
Spectrum Organics official
site for the company, they sell oils, vinegar, salad
dressings etc.
Whole Foods Market
official site for the natural heath food store
The
International WWOOF Association
World-Wide
opportunities on Organic Farms, they are dedicated to
helping those who would like to volunteer on organic
farms internationally
Seeds of Change
Provides organic seeds for your garden as well as
organic condiments and foods.
Real Food: Healthy Foods Have
Never Been More Abundant/ Why Fast Food Costs Too
Much/Meat, Poultry, Dairy, and Fish --article
from the informational magazine The Green Guide
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green step 7: Body Talk
Green action step resources
Center for Disease Control
Search page for the Department of Health and Human
Services CDC
Organic Consumers Association-
Organic Integrity in Body Care Products
Not Too Pretty--Informational booklet detailing Phthalates,
Beauty Products & the FDA by the
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
Skin Deep Environmental
Working Group (EWG) report on personal care products
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National and International Resources
Real
Goods Health & Body Care Products
Taking Personal Care
/Beauty Tips/Allergens in Fragrance/Better Blooms &
Bon-Bons --article from the informational magazine The Green
Guide
What’s Bugging Me?
--Article from the University of Florida Cooperative
Extension Service Institute of Food and Agricultural
Sciences
green step 8: Buy Less Toxic
Green action step resources
Shoppers Guide to Home Tissue
Products by the Natural
Resources Defense Council
Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation RBRC can help you recycle your portable
rechargeable batteries. RBRC recycles the following battery
chemistries: Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH),
Lithium Ion (Li-ion) and Small Sealed Lead (Pb).
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmentally
Preferable Purchasing
Green Seal Product Recommendations
listing the recommendations of the well respected
non-profit organization
Patagonia
official site of the outdoor clothing retailer
Nike Inc.
official site of the athletic retailer
Maggie's Organics
their products are made from certified organic cotton,
wool, and linen and pesticide-free hemp
Environmental Defense's
Scorecard Scorecard is a very complete resource for
information about toxic chemicals in the environment. You can
lookup specific chemicals, their health effects, where they
might be in your community as well as superfund sites near you.
Pesticide
Action Network The PAN Pesticides Database is your one-stop
location for current toxicity and regulatory information for
pesticides.
Overturning the myths about Farmed
Fish/ The Fish Counter; Best Fish Picks
--article from the informative magazine The Green
Guide
Genetically Engineered Food:
Promises & Perils article from the magazine
Mother Earth News
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green step 9: Air Quality
and Chemicals
Green action step resources
Building Green-
Publisher of Green Spec Directory and Environmental
Building News
MBDC-
website that list products that have been certified by
Cradle to Cradle, also describes the concept and the
program description.
Green Seal-
non profit that certifies products as environmentally
friendly
Scientific Certification Systems-
another certifier of products
5 easy steps for a healthy home
by the Children's Heath and Environmental Coalition
List of organic cotton products by
state and store from
the Organic Consumers Union
Scorecard-
Environmental Defense's website that lists by area the
pollution and known and reported toxic hazardous
EPA'sToxic Release Inventory
- site for known toxic hazardous and chemical releases
in your neighborhood.
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step 10: Car Care
Green Step
Resources
Earth's 911 One web
site for all recycling resources. It is the mission of Earth 911
to empower the public with community-specific resources to
improve their quality of life.
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Green action step resources
Green Earth Office Supply
You can find an assortment of environmentally
friendly office supplies at this site from backpacks to
business cards.
Real Earth Environmental Company
this site offers recycled pens, 'green discs', non-toxic
cleaning products, notebooks, etc.
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National and International Resources
Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
-The most comprehensive site on high-tech impacts on community,
worker and environmental health.
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