President wants to spend green to go green
A new car may not fit into your budget these days, but some of your tax money could help government officials get a new ride. It’s part of President Barack Obama’s plan to stimulate the economy, by going green. But some Republicans are putting up some serious road blocks.
· Green Vehicle Guide | Tax Credits for Hybrid vehicles
Automobiles
Green Car DatabaseSearch this database of auto makers to find environmentally sound cars powered by electricity, hyrdogen, ethanol and natural gas.
· Search for green cars
Fuel Economy Tips
Carbon Footprint
Learn how your choice in home, cars and shopping impact the amount of carbon dioxide being emitted in the atmosphere.
· Calculate footprint
Learn how your choice in home, cars and shopping impact the amount of carbon dioxide being emitted in the atmosphere.
· Calculate footprint
Emissions
Find out how much pollution is caused by energy used in your home. Estimate savings from energy efficiency methods.
· Pollution Report
Find out how much pollution is caused by energy used in your home. Estimate savings from energy efficiency methods.
· Pollution Report
County Report Card
Run report to learn how your county scores in air, water and toxic pollution. Get a list of top polluters in your county.
· Air Pollution Scores
Run report to learn how your county scores in air, water and toxic pollution. Get a list of top polluters in your county.
· Air Pollution Scores
Green Living
U.S. Department of Energy
Tax credits, renewable energy sources, options for saving at home, work and in the community.
Earth Day
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Greener Choices
Consumer Report's guide to picking products and appliances with green ratings. Eco-labels center gives you the meaning behind labels on products.
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 - disinfectant, carpet cleaners, air fresheners, polish, detergent and more.
New American Dream
Learn how to avoid cleaners that are hazardous to your health and the environment. Tips on saving time, money and the environment while getting your home clean.
Green Shopping
Earth 911
Save hundreds of dollars each year by being a environmentally smart shopper. Learn which reusable products add up to the biggest savings. Sign up for weekly tips sent to your inbox.
Local Harvest
Use this site to find farmer's markets, family farms and other locally grown food near you. Listings for produce, grass-fed meats and other goodies. Farms include ratings from customers.
GreenShopper.com
Largest environmentally friendly store and online community for green shoppers. More than 16,000 products.
Gift of Green
One native tree is planted for each card purchased. Card comes with a plantable ornament made of seed paper: cilantro, chilli pepper, forget me nots.
Recycle Bin
Reduce.org
Information on how to reduce waste. Take the pledge to reduce waste. Make a move to go paperless with the Paper-less toolkit.
ELECTRONICS
Recycling for Charities
Donate cellphones, digital cameras, iPods and more to charities.
My Green Electronics
Search for electronic recycling programs in your area. Get facts on electrionics recycling including protecting your identity.
Ecycling
Reduce or recycle computer equipment for environmental and social benefits. Resource kit helps consumers figure out the best solution for their electronics - reduce, reuse or recycle.
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.
