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A fun look at how your consumer choices effect the environment
The Organic Trade Association’s cartoon, Store Wars, depicts the organic movement fighting the "dark side of the farm."
www.storewars.org
Promote solutions that help achieve environmental sustainability
The David Suzuki Foundation uses science and education to help us achieve sustainability in our use of earth’s natural resources.
www.davidsuzuki.org
Rachel Carson’s witness to life’s integrity & beauty still inspires
A tribute to the life & legacy of American environmentalist Rachel Carson. Her challenge that we protect the world and every living creature in it is much needed.
www.rachelcarson.org
The NRDC supports the organic movement
The National Resources Defense Council helps safeguard Earth’s people, plants & animals and the natural systems they depend on. It warns of synthetics and toxins in household and beauty products.
www.nrdc.org
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics calls industry to eliminate toxic agents See if manufacturers you buy from have signed their Compact for Safe Cosmetics.
www.safecosmetics.org
The EWG seeks solutions to threats to our health & the environment
The website’s Skindeep section has a searchable cosmetics products and companies database.
www.ewg.org
The Green Guide gives tips on healthier shopping choices
Their smart shopper’s cards are very helpful guides to help you assess the health risks of the personal care and other products you buy. Other articles contain a wealth of information too.
www.thegreenguide.com
Organic farming and certified organic products are the way to go
The Organic Consumer’s Association aims to challenge industrial agriculture, the Walmart-ization of the economy, and inspire consumers to buy organic products.
www.organicconsumers.org
A guide to taking care of your home
The Sierra Club sponsors initiatives aimed at protecting the environment. http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/
Corpwatch focuses on all the problems of big, bad corporations
In fact, it works to foster global justice, independent media activism and democratic control over corporations.
www.corpwatch.org
Greenpeace urges the elimination of toxic chemical use
Greenpeace looks at getting toxic chemicals out of the environment. http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/toxics/chemicals-out-of-control
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