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Sustainable Living Guide
(a People & Planet-Friendly Gateway & Guide)

This guide is all about sustainable living – activities and choices that can help sustain your health, your spirit, and the planet. The focus is on positive, constructive things you can do in your home, at work, at school, and at play. From bicycling to organic gardening... from non-toxic home and garden products, to strawbale homes... from co-ops to ecovillages... there's an amazing variety to explore and experience. You will find how to's, tips & ideas, products & services, organizations, education, employment and more.

Contents
How To Be GreenHome & GardenFood & GardeningConstruction & RenovationHealthProducts & ServicesBooksMagazinesTravel & RecreationTransportationEnergyTechnologyCommunityEcovillagesEvents & CoursesEducationGroups & OrganizationsJobs & VolunteeringBusiness & IndustryFaith & SpiritualitySimplicityActivismDirectories, Portals & NetworksRelated pages at Planetfriendly.net

Revised: Green Jobs · Eco-Events & Conferences · Environmental Volunteering

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(1) How To Be Green – general guides

What You Can Do www.ec.gc.ca/eco/ www.ec.gc.ca/eco/main_e.htm (from Environment Canada)
Eartheasy – activities & ideas to live more simply, efficiently and with less impact on the environment. www.eartheasy.com
How To Be Green (printable factsheet) www.greenpeace.org.au/resources/factsheets/pdfs/How_To_Be_Green.pdf (right click to "save target")
The New American Dream (More Fun, Less Stuff) www.newdream.org
Busy Person's Guide To Greener Living (links directory) www.greenmatters.com www.greenmatters.com/gm/subscribers/links/hlhome.html (USA-based)
Community Action Ideas www.earthday.ca/EDy2k/TakeA/CAN/CAN.htm www.earthday.ca/EDy2k/TakeA/TakeAfrm1.html www.earthday.ca
How To Stay Healthy & Still Eat Chocolate (book & website) www.karenandkathy.com/samplechapters.html www.karenandkathy.com (Canada, 2002)
Responsible Buying & Consumption www.sustainable.org/living/buying.html (USA)
Personal Solutions for Climate Change www.climatechangesolutions.com/english/individuals/ (Canada)
Living Sustainably www.sustainable.org/living/living_index.html (USA-based)
Canadian Green Consumer Guide & Green Business Guides (print) www.pollutionprobe.org/Publications/Practical.htm
What can you do? Where to start? www.planetfriendly.net/enviro.html (Canada)

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(2) Home & Garden (cleaning, pests, 3R's, compost, water, energy...)

Living Green Factsheets- reduce, reuse, recycle; green cleaning; food, water & kitchen; laundry; garden; composting; at work; at school; in your community www.greenpeace.ca/e/action/green/
Toxics In The Home (and alternatives) www.things.org/~jym/greenpeace/stepping-lightly.html
Home Energy Efficiency & pesticide-free gardening www.gca.ca
Composting www.compost.org directory.google.com/Top/Home/Gardens/Soil_and_Additives/Compost/ www.compostingtoilet.org www.jenkinspublishing.com/humanure.html
Recycling www.greenpeace.ca/e/action/green/ www.rco.on.ca directory.google.com/Top/Science/Environment/Pollution_Prevention_and_Recycling/ www.toronto.ca/garbage/

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(3) Food, Gardening, Agriculture

Organic Opportunity – organized directory of links & resources on food, gardening & agriculture www.planetfriendly.net/organic.html
Consumers Guide to Eating Organics (order or download) www.organicadvocates.org/guide.html
Not Genetically-modified Shopper's Guide www.greenpeace.ca/shoppersguide/ www.greenpeace.ca/e/campaign/gmo/
Vegetarianism & Veganism www.veg.ca directory.google.com/Top/Society/Lifestyle_Choices/Vegetarianism/
Farmers’ Markets Ontario www.farmersmarketsontario.com
Food Co-ops www.onfc.ca www.canconet.com www.coopcca.com www.ncba.org/food.cfm Toronto: www.karmacoop.org www.thebigcarrot.ca
Community Supported Agriculture www.planetfriendly.net/organic.html#csa
Community Gardening www.foodshare.net/grow.htm www.flora.org/cgn-rjc/ www.communitygarden.org www.cityfarmer.org (1) (2)
Organic Landscapers & Lawncare www.organiclandscape.org www.nanps.org www.torontoenvironment.org/pesticides/
Permaculture www.planetfriendly.net/permaculture.html www.permacultureactivist.net/intro/PcIntro.htm http://directory.google.com/Top/Science/Environment/Sustainability/Permaculture/
Wwoofing (volunteer/barter/travel at organic farms & gardens worldwide) www.planetfriendly.net/wwoof.html
Trees & Forests www.leaftoronto.org www.urbanforest.org www.fuf.net/newsite/ www.utoronto.ca/forest/ufchome.htm www.foodshare.net/grow.htm www.nanps.org www.oforest.on.ca www.ontariostewardship.org
Books: www.planetfriendly.net/organic.html#books

Related pages at planetfriendly.net
Organic Opportunity www.planetfriendly.net/organic.html
Worldwide Opportunities on organic farms & gardens www.planetfriendly.net/wwoof.html
Permaculture Links & Opportunities www.planetfriendly.net/permaculture.html
Don't Pave It! www.planetfriendly.net/dontpave.html

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(4) Healthy Homes, Renovation & Construction

Healthy Construction & Renovation, Indoor Air, Non-toxic Materials
Healthy Renovations Workshops: Toronto: www.grassrootsstore.com Near Toronto: www.everdale.org Ottawa: www.seventhgeneration.ca
Healthy House Institute (books, articles, links) www.hhinst.com
Healthy Homes Consulting www.healthyhomes.ca
Indoor Air Quality http://directory.google.com/Top/Science/Environment/Air_Quality/Indoor_Air_Quality/
Environmentally Safe Materials http://directory.google.com/Top/Business/Construction_and_Maintenance/Environmental/Environmentally_Safe_Materials/
Home Performance Evaluations (Ontario) "Get your home running at peak performance. Impartial recommendations." www.gca.ca www.homeperformanceexperts.com
Renewable Energy & Home Power www.planetfriendly.net/energy.html
CMHC's Healthy House in Toronto www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/popup/hhtoronto/
Advanced Buildings www.advancedbuildings.org
Alberta Sustainable Home www.ecobuildings.net
Green Building Directory (professionals, books, articles, events, links) www.greenbuilder.com www.oikos.com
The Art of Natural Building (on-line book, videos, more) www.networkearth.org
Strawbale Construction: www.planetfriendly.net/strawbale.html www.strawhomes.com www.strawhomes.ca www.harvesthomes.ca www.life.ca/home/strawbale/ (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Healthiest Home and Building Supplies, Ottawa www.thehealthiesthome.com
Sustainable Architecture Links http://directory.google.com/Top/Business/Construction_and_Maintenance/Building_Types/Sustainable_Architecture/
More: www.gaia.org/services/Articles/ecological_design/ www.thegreenpages.ca/link_directory/housing.htm www.thegreenpages.ca/link_directory/architecture.asp

Related pages at planetfriendly.net:
Health & Non-Toxic Living www.planetfriendly.net/health.html
Strawbale Construction www.planetfriendly.net/strawbale.html
Home Power, Conservation & Renewable Energy www.planetfriendly.net/energy.html

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(5) Personal & Family Health

Health Resources & Alternatives, Non-Toxic Living www.planetfriendly.net/health.html
Stress, Burnout, Relaxation, Meditation, Peace www.planetfriendly.net/health.html#stress

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(6) Green Products & Services (storefronts, mail order and websites)

Toronto
Grassroots Environmental Products www.GrassrootsStore.com 416-944-1993 416-466-2841
Healthy Home Services www.healthyhomeservices.ca 416-410-4247
Earth Concerns Cleaning Service- an environmentally-friendly, health conscious cleaning service in Toronto www.earthconcerns.com
Planet-Friendly Products & Services www.planetfriendly.net/gifts.html www.planetfriendly.net/supporters.html
Environmental Stores www.planetfriendly.net/learn.html#stores
Toronto the Better www.torontothebetter.net

Ontario, Canada & elsewhere
Arbour Environmental Shoppe (Ottawa & online) www.arbour.on.ca 613-567-3168
Natural Life (products, books, articles, magazine) (Canada, online & at events) www.life.ca/store/index.html
Ecoshop.ca (Canada, online) www.ecoshop.ca
Real Goods (USA) - products for an ecologically sustainable future www.realgoods.com
GreenPeople (USA) - large, searchable directory/database of companies, products, services www.greenpeople.org
Planet-Friendly Products & Services www.planetfriendly.net/gifts.html www.planetfriendly.net/supporters.html
Environmental Stores www.planetfriendly.net/learn.html#stores
More: http://directory.google.com/Top/Shopping/Niche/Green_Living/

See also our guides to Greener, Healthier, Friendlier Gifts and Fair Trade (and many of the other sections on this page).

Ecologo/Ecobuyer/Environmental Choice www.ecobuyer.net www.environmentalchoice.com www.terrachoice.ca

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(7) Books (Sustainable Living, Community, Social Change)

Natural Life Books: books for sustainable living www.life.ca/store/ www.life.ca (Canada)
Chelsea Green: books for sustainable living www.chelseagreen.com (USA)
Yes Magazine book reviews www.futurenet.org/bookreviews.html
New Society Publishing: sustainable living, environment, community, conflict, more www.newsociety.com (USA)
Seasoned Booksellers: hard to find and out of print books on sustainability, renewable energy, wilderness adventures and back-to-the-land skills www.seasonedbooks.com (USA)
Real Goods: books, CD's & videos www.realgoods.com/shop/shop4.cfm (USA)
Sustainable Living Books 416-410-7581 jillian@permaculture.net www.sustainablelivingbooks.com (website launch early 2003)
Detour Publications: transportation & urban ecology (books & videos) www.detourpublications.com (Canada)
New Internationalist Books www.newint.org/catalcan/niframe.htm (click "books")
Eco Books www.serve.com/ecobooks/ (USA)
Community Bookshelf http://store.ic.org/bookshelf/ (USA)
Food & gardening books www.chelseagreen.com/Food/ www.permaculture.net/bookstore/index.html www.rodaleinstitute.org/bookstore/home.html
Alternative bookstores & publishers www.leftwords.org/exhibitors.html (Canada)
Resources for Radicals (large bibliography of print resources, $12) http://lists.village.virginia.edu/lists_archive/sixties-l/3360.html burch@web.net
Progressive bookstores in Toronto & Canada: www.planetfriendly.net/learn.html#bookstores

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(8) Magazines (print & online)

Print Magazines & Journals

We've separated this list into two parts. The first includes magazines that focus on immediate, practical things you can do at home, school and work. The second list includes those that are more about environmental or social activism, news, politics, economics and spirituality. The separation is somewhat arbitrary – be sure to check both sections for interesting and valuable reading. Many magazines make at least some of their content available on their websites. Canadian publications are indicated by an asterisk*. Don't know where to start? Some of the lighter, more general interest publications are indicated in bold.


Sustainable Living at Home, School and Work
Adbusters* www.adbusters.org
Back Home Magazine www.backhomemagazine.com
Canadian Journal of Environmental Education* cjee.lakeheadu.ca
Car Busters www.carbusters.org
Communities Magazine communities.ic.org
Corporate Knights* www.corporateknights.ca
Down to the Roots Homesteading Magazine www.downtotherootsmagazine.com
E Magazine
www.emagazine.com
Canadian Organic Grower (formerly Eco Farm & Garden)* www.cog.ca/our-services/magazine/cog-magazine/
EcoParent Magazine www.ecoparent.ca
Green at Work www.greenatworkmag.com
Green Guide www.thegreenguide.com
Green Living Magazine www.greenlivingmagazine.ca
Green Teacher* www.greenteacher.com
Harrowsmith Country Life* www.harrowsmithcountrylife.ca
Home Power Magazine www.homepower.com
Momentum Magazine* ...for self-propelled people, www.momentumplanet.com
Mother Earth News www.motherearthnews.com
Mothering www.mothering.com
Natural Home Magazine www.naturalhomemagazine.com
Natural Life Magazine* www.naturallifemagazine.com
Organic Earth Magazine* search (formerly organicearthmag.com)
Organic Gardening www.organicgardening.com
Permaculture Activist www.permacultureactivist.net
Women & Environments* www.weimag.com
Yes! www.yesmagazine.com

Environment, News, Opinion, Politics, Activism, Spirituality...
The ACTivist Magazine* www.activistmagazine.com
Alternatives* www.alternativesjournal.ca
Canadian Dimension* www.canadiandimension.com
Canadian Geographic www.cangeo.ca
Canadian Perspectives* www.canadians.org (click on "resources")
Car Busters www.carbusters.org
Counterpunch www.counterpunch.org
Covert Action Quarterly www.covertaction.org
Earth First! Journal www.earthfirstjournal.org
Earth Island Journal www.earthisland.org/eijournal/journal.cfm www.earthisland.org
Ecologist www.theecologist.org
FAIR www.fair.org
Global Outlook* www.globaloutlook.ca
Grist Magazine www.grist.org
Harper's www.harpers.org
Mother Jones www.mojones.com
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com
New Internationalist www.newint.org
Orion Magazine www.oriononline.org
Peace Magazine* www.peacemagazine.org
Ram's Horn* www.ramshorn.ca
Resurgence www.resurgence.org www.google.com/search?q=resurgence+magazine
Sustainable Times* www.sustainabletimes.ca
This Magazine* www.thismagazine.ca
Utne Reader www.utne.com
Watershed Sentinel* www.watershedsentinel.ca
Wild Earth Magazine www.wildlandsproject.org
Wildflower Magazine www.wildflowermag.com
Whole Earth www.wholeearthmag.com
World Watch www.worldwatch.org/mag/
Yes! www.yesmagazine.com
Z Magazine www.zmag.org

More: http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Issues/Environment/Magazines/
http://directory.google.com/Top/News/Analysis_and_Opinion/Magazines_and_E-zines/
http://wholeagain.com/peacemagazines.html
Disticor Magazine Distribution Services http://www.disticor.com/ (2)

Where to Purchase – If possible, subscribe directly for the best deal and to help support these publications. Or, to purchase at a local outlet, see our list of progressive bookstores and websites across Canada & USA (many have great magazine racks). www.planetfriendly.net/voices.html#books

Finished reading? – Take your used magazines to the doctor's waiting room or other public place where they will be read by others.

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(9) Green Travel & Recreation

Recreation & Sports

Gardening www.planetfriendly.net/organic.html www.planetfriendly.net/organic.html#gardening & permaculture
Parks, Outdoors & Nature (Ontario & Canada) www.planetfriendly.net/learn.html#nature
Walking & Hiking http://walking.about.com directory.google.com/Top/Sports/Walking/ www.hikeontario.com www.brucetrail.org www.walkable.org
Bicycling www.bicycling.com www.cycling.org www.ibike.org http://directory.google.com/Top/Sports/Cycling/
Outdoor Recreation in Canada http://dir.yahoo.com/Recreation/Outdoors/By_Region/Countries/Canada/ http://directory.google.com/Top/Recreation/Outdoors/
Outdoor Recreation in Ontario http://dir.yahoo.com/Recreation/Outdoors/By_Region/Countries/Canada/Provinces_and_Territories/Ontario/
Outdoor Clubs in the Toronto Region www.out-there.com/ton01clb.htm
Mountain Equipment Co-op (gear for self-propelled activities) www.mec.ca
Events & Activities in Ontario & beyond www.planetfriendly.net/calendar/ (2) www.planetfriendly.net/learn.html
Art & Music www.planetfriendly.net/art.html
Throw Away Your TV www.adbusters.org/metas/psycho/tvturnoff/ www.tvturnoff.org www.whitedot.org www.turnoffyourtv.com/tv.links.html http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Activism/Anti-Media/ www.dmoz.org/Society/Activism/Anti-Media/

Green Travel & Eco-Travel

Eco-Experience Places (North America & worldwide) www.planetfriendly.net/learn.html
WWOOF (thousands of organic gardens, farms & businesses around the world) www.planetfriendly.net/wwoof.html
Ecovillages & Intentional Communities ecovillage.org gen.ecovillage.org ic.org diggersanddreamers The Community Page
Long Distance Cycling, Walking, Hiking, Trekking & Tramping: Lonely Planet's activity/interest guides | travelogues (2)
Budget Travel – not only cheaper, but is in many ways better. It tends to be much more educational, experiential and "real". directory.google.com/Top/Recreation/Travel/Specialty_Travel/Budget/ directory.google.com/Top/Recreation/Travel/Specialty_Travel/Backpacking/ www.artoftravel.com
Hostelling – especially rural hostels, an undiscovered gem for all ages. They offer private as well as shared accommodation and many educational and recreational opportunities. www.iyhf.org www.hihostels.ca www.backpackers.ca www.hostelhandbook.com www.hostels.com directory.google.com/Top/Recreation/Travel/Lodging/Hostels/
Volunteering directory.google.com/Top/Recreation/Travel/Specialty_Travel/Volunteering/
Working Holidays directory.google.com/Top/Recreation/Travel/Specialty_Travel/Working_Holidays/
Work Your Way Around The World (book) www.vacationwork.co.uk/book.builder/1-85458-274-7.html
Ecotourism – Worldwide | North America | Toronto & Area
Educational Travel directory.google.com/Top/Recreation/Travel/Specialty_Travel/Educational/
Student Travel directory.google.com/Top/Recreation/Travel/Specialty_Travel/Students/
Arthur Frommer's New World of Travel – a landmark book on alternative, educational & eco-travel (search).
Natural Food Stores & Vegetarian Restaurants – Canada: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) USA: (1) (2) (3) (4) More: (1) (2) (3)

Related pages at planetfriendly.net
Learning Centres & Places across North America www.planetfriendly.net/learn.html
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms & Gardens www.planetfriendly.net/wwoof.html
Ecovillages & Intentional Communities www.planetfriendly.net/community.html

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(10) Green Transportation

Public Transportation http://directory.google.com/Top/Regional/North_America/Transportation/
Toronto & Central Ontario: www.findtheway.ca www.ttc.ca www.gotransit.com www.gotransit.com/public/transit/intercit.htm
Local Public Transit across Canada: www.transport2000.ca/english/weblinks.htm#transit
Intercity Bus Service across Canada: www.transport2000.ca/english/weblinks.htm#bus (2) (3)
Bus Terminals across Canada: www.greyhound.ca/scripts/en/FareFinder/locations.asp (with local phone numbers)
Train/Rail: www.transport2000.ca/english/weblinks.htm#rail www.viarail.ca

Car Pooling & Ride Sharing www.carpool.ca www.carpooltool.com www.commuterpage.com/tentips.htm directory.google.com/Top/Recreation/Travel/Transportation/Carpooling/ Europe: www.drive2day.com
Canada & US: erideshare.com | planetrideshare.com Montreal based: allostop.com | autotaxi.com | toutmontreal.com
Mostly US:
www.transconnect.org
Ride Registries: Geronimo, CA – a safe way to Hitchhike. Hitchhiking: (1) (2)
Car Sharing – Canada: www.carsharing.ca Toronto: www.autoshare.com & www.dashcar.com Ottawa: www.vrtucar.com USA & Global: www.carsharing.net
Car Rentals (can be much more affordable and sustainable than owning) http://directory.google.com/Top/Recreation/Travel/Transportation/Car_Rentals/
Car-Free – cars are not as convenient as they may seem: www.planetfriendly.net/carfree.html

Bicycling Momentum Magazine (Canada) | Bicycling Magazine (US) | International Bike Fund | Google Directory: Cycling
Bike to Work Bicycle Commuting | Utility Cycling | Commuting_and_Advocacy | Toronto Cycling | Google Search
Bikesharing | Community Bicycle Program Bike Sharing at the Plant or Office
Community Bicycle Network (Toronto) www.communitybicyclenetwork.org
Cycling Advocacy: Toronto Bike Union | Citizens for Safe Cycling (Ottawa) | Velo Ontario | Toronto Cycling Links
PediCabs & Rickshaws: Search
Human Powered Vehicles: Google Directory

Walking http://walking.about.com/ www.commuterpage.com/linkped.htm http://directory.google.com/Top/Sports/Walking/

More http://directory.google.com/Top/Regional/North_America/Transportation/ http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Issues/Transportation/ | Get a Car or Get a Life

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(11) Renewable Energy & Conservation

Power That Doesn't Destroy – Green, Renewable Energy and Conservation www.planetfriendly.net/energy.html
The Blackout, Emergencies, Energy & You www.planetfriendly.net/blackout.html

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(12) Appropriate Technology

Appropriate Technology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appropriate_technology www.cat.org.uk www.i4at.org www.i4at.org/library.html www.dcat.net www.attra.org www.rafi.org Google search "appropriate technology" | Science & Technology -- Issues and Ethics | Technology and Society
Living Machines www.livingmachines.com in Ontario: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (more)
The Carbohydrate Economy www.carbohydrateeconomy.org
(see also sections on food, transport, energy, etc.)

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(13) Healthy, Sustainable Community

How To Build Community (poster, t-shirt, notecard, post card) www.simpleliving.net/resources/resource.asp?sku=P4193 (2.) (3.) (4.) In Toronto: (5.) (6.)
Building Strong Community – Resources www.fce-community.org/links/links.php www.ccsi.com/~jack/FCE-link.html
Building Strong Community – Books http://store.ic.org/products/building-community-list.html
Livable Communities www.sierraclub.org/sprawl/community/ www.smartgrowth.org
Walkable Communities www.walkable.org www.carfreeday.ca/links.php
Sustainable Communities www.sustainable.org sustainable.org/creating/community_index.html
Healthy Communities www.healthycommunities.on.ca
Alternative Communities www.planetfriendly.net/community.html
Preventing Sprawl www.planetfriendly.net/dontpave.html

Related pages at planetfriendly.net
Create Community Anywhere www.planetfriendly.net/community.html
Don't Pave It! www.planetfriendly.net/dontpave.html

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(14) Ecovillages, Intentional Community, Cohousing, Cooperative Housing

The Community Page www.planetfriendly.net/community.html (incl. ecovillages, cohousing, cooperatives, healthy & livable community, intentional community)
Global Ecovillage Network www.gaia.org Canada: http://enc.ecovillage.org (see also www.planetfriendly.net/community.html www.ic.org www.cohousing.org)
How To Build Community (poster, t-shirt, notecard, post card) www.simpleliving.net/resources/resource.asp?sku=P4193 (2.) (3.) (4.) In Toronto: (5.) (6.)
Building Strong Community – Resources www.fce-community.org/links/links.php www.ccsi.com/~jack/FCE-link.html
Building Strong Community – Books http://store.ic.org/products/building-community-list.html

Related pages at planetfriendly.net
Create Community Anywhere www.planetfriendly.net/community.html

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(15) Events, Courses, Workshops, Outings, Conferences, Apprenticeships

Canada
People- & Planet-Friendly www.planetfriendly.net (including latest newsletter; calendar; more)
Organic Opportunity www.planetfriendly.net/organic.html#conferences (scroll down to the "Events & Conferences" section)
Learning Centres & Places (Canada & USA) www.planetfriendly.net/learn.html
Seventh Generation (Ottawa area, Canada) www.seventhgeneration.ca
Progressive Event Calendars (directory of links to other calendars) www.planetfriendly.net/calendars.html

USA & International:
Culture's Edge (ecovillage, sustainable living, permaculture, natural building) www.earthaven.org/culture/edge.htm (www.earthaven.org)
Permaculture www.earthaven.org/culture/edge.htm www.permaculture.net/courses/
Sustainable.org www.sustainable.org/information/calendar.html (www.sustainable.org)
Intentional Community, Permaculture, Sustainable Living www.ic.org/events/ (www.ic.org)
Ecovillages & Sustainable Living www.gaia.org/services/Event/ www.ecovillage.org (click "Calendar")
Progressive Event Calendars www.planetfriendly.net/calendars.html

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(16) Environmental & Alternative Education

Learning Centres & Places (across North America) www.planetfriendly.net/learn.html
Environmental Education Links www.planetfriendly.net/learn.html#schools
Alternative Schools & Homeschooling www.planetfriendly.net/learn.html#schools
Green Teacher Magazine (primary & secondary) www.web.net/~greentea
Env. Studies Programs in Canada (university undergrad & graduate) www.alternativesjournal.ca/ugraddir.htm www.alternativesjournal.ca/graddir.htm
People- & Planet-Friendly www.planetfriendly.net (including latest newsletter; calendar; links to other calendars; more)

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(17) Environmental Organizations, Groups & Resources

Ontario Environment Network – 700 groups across Ontario, Canada www.oen.ca groups resource book
Canadian Environmental Network www.cen-rce.org (with links to other provincial/regional networks)
People- & Planet-Friendly Directory www.planetfriendly.net/directory.html (Canada)
The Green Pages www.thegreenpages.ca (Canada)
Green Ontario www.greenontario.org directory of "major" environmental groups in Ontario (Canada)
More http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Issues/Environment/ http://directory.google.com/Top/Science/Environment/ http://dmoz.org/Society/Issues/Environment/

Related pages at planetfriendly.net
Environmental Directories, Portals & Networks www.planetfriendly.net/ecoportal.html

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(18) Green/Ethical Jobs, Volunteering & Apprenticeships

GoodWork! Jobs, Volunteering & Apprenticeships (Canada) www.planetfriendly.net/goodwork.html
GoodWork Links www.planetfriendly.net/goodworklinks.html
Organic Opportunity www.planetfriendly.net/organic.html (scroll down to Section (D) Jobs, Apprenticeships & Business Opportunities)
Avoiding Conflict of Interest and Greenwash www.planetfriendly.net/integrity.html
Questioning Business www.planetfriendly.net/business.html

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(19) Green Business, Sustainable Industry

See also section (6) Green Products & Services and other sections, above & below.

Green Business & Environmental Economics
Sustainable Business www.sustainablebusiness.com
Greening the Workplace www.smartoffice.com/cs.htm
Green@work Magazine www.greenatworkmag.com
Natural Capitalism www.naturalcapitalism.org
The Natural Step (a framework for sustainability) www.naturalstep.ca www.naturalstep.org
Cooperatives: Canada: www.canconet.com www.coopcca.com www.onfc.ca USA: www.ncba.org More: http://directory.google.com/Top/Business/Cooperatives/ (2)
Questioning Business (quotes & link directory) www.planetfriendly.net/business.html
Corporate Watch www.prwatch.org www.corpwatch.org www.corporations.org www.dwatch.ca www.corporatewatch.org Petrotyranny Google
Ethics & Conflict of Interest www.nonprofits.org/npofaq/keywords/1e.html
http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Issues/Business/Ethical_Review/ (2)
http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Philosophy/Ethics/ (2)
Sustainable Economics Links www.earthfuture.com/seconomy/
Green Business, Economics & Links www.greeneconomics.net
Environmental Economics http://directory.google.com/Top/Science/Social_Sciences/Economics/Environmental_Economics/ (2)
www.greenparty.on.ca/agm/agm2001/re-electfrankdejong/issues.html#economics
The Commons www.planetfriendly.net/commons.html
Race to The Bottom www.villageorpillage.org www.flipside.org/vol3/jun00/00jn07c.htm
The Open Source Approach www.planetfriendly.net/opensource.html
Environmental Economics Books www.serve.com/ecobooks/cat_econ.htm www.serve.com/ecobooks/ecommerc.htm
More www.thegreenpages.ca/link_directory/green_business.asp http://directory.google.com/Top/Business/Energy_and_Environment/

The Carbohydrate Economy www.carbohydrateeconomy.org
Living Machines www.livingmachines.com in Ontario: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (more)

Community Economic Development
www.sfu.ca/cedc/resources/online/cedconline/ceddefn.htm
www.cedworks.com
www.enterweb.org/communty.htm
www.canadiancednetwork.org
directory.google.com/Top/Science/Social_Sciences/Urban_and_Regional_Planning/Community_and_Economic_Development/

Local Economic Trading Systems (LETS) & Barter
Peterborough LETS | Ithaca Hours | Toronto Dollars (2) | Ottawa LETS | (2) |
Other LETS systems in Canada (at bottom) | LETS Links
Google Directory: Local Currency Systems | Alternative Monetary Systems | Barter

Environment Industry Listings
Canadian Environmental www.canadianenvironmental.com
Ontario Environment Business Directory www.envirodirectory.on.ca
Canadian Environment Industry Association www.ceia.on.ca

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Questioning Business www.planetfriendly.net/business.html
What is the commons? www.planetfriendly.net/commons.html
Avoiding Conflict of Interest and Greenwash www.planetfriendly.net/integrity.html
Alternative Media Guide www.planetfriendly.net/voices.html

"If an economy is to sustain progress, it must satisfy the basic principles
of ecology. If it does not, it will decline and eventually collapse. There is
no middle ground." – Lester Brown (
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(20) Faith & Spirituality

Caring for Creation www.caringforcreation.ca
Quaker Ecology Action Network www.quaker.ca/qean/
Quaker Earthcare Witness www.quakerearthcare.org
Elliott Allen Institute for Theology & Ecology www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/eaite/
Ecospirituality www.google.com/search?q=ecospirituality www.google.com/search?q=eco-spirituality
Deep Ecology www.context.org/ICLIB/IC22/Zimmrman.htm www.deep-ecology.org www.deepecology.org www.deep-ecology.net
Canadian Council of Churches - Biotechnology www.ccc-cce.ca/english/biotech/

Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives www.kairoscanada.org
Faith & the Common Good www.faith-commongood.net
Ecumenical Coalition for Economic Justice www.ecej.org www.web.net/~tendays/
The Catholic Worker Movement [ecumenical] www.catholicworker.org
Canadian Council of Churches - Justice & Peace www.ccc-cce.ca/english/jp/
Challenge the Church for a Just World Youth Day www.challengethechurch.ca
Quaker Responses to the "War on Terrorism" www.quaker.ca/concerns/911.html
Toronto Faith Action Network www.geocities.com/actionfaith
National Religious Partnership for the Environment (USA) www.nrpe.org
Earth Ministry www.earthministry.org
Target Earth www.targetearth.org

Religions of the World and Ecology (conference series at Harvard) www.hds.harvard.edu/cswr/ecology/
Forum on Religion and Ecology http://environment.harvard.edu/religion/
Religion and Ecology: Daedalus Journal www.daedalus.amacad.org/issues/fall2001/fall2001.htm www.amacad.org/publications/daedalus.htm

Personal Growth, Motivation, Inspiration & Self-Help
http://directory.google.com/Top/Shopping/Publications/Books/Personal_Growth/Motivation/
http://directory.google.com/Top/Shopping/Publications/Books/Personal_Growth/Self-Help/

Sanctuaries – guide to lodgings in Monasteries, Abbeys & Retreats (USA) (search)

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(21) Simple Living, Voluntary Simplicity, Frugality

Frugality Websites, Books & Resources http://directory.google.com/Top/Home/Homemaking/Frugality/
Simple Living Websites, Books & Resources http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Lifestyle_Choices/Voluntary_Simplicity/
Voluntary Simplicity Articles www.life.ca/home/simplicity/
Adbusters Magazine www.adbusters.org
Sustainable Living Guide www.planetfriendly.net/living.html

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(22) Activism How To's & Resources

Activism Resources & How to be An Activist
An introduction and portal to activism, education, community involvement,
and social change. Guides, definitions, approaches, themes, stories,
how to be an activist. www.planetfriendly.net/active.html

"Never doubt that a small number of dedicated people can change the world,
indeed it is the only thing that ever has" - Margaret Mead

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(23) Directories, Portals & Networks

Please see the sections above for links and directories dealing with specific topics.

For more general directories, portals and networks, please see the Eco-Portals page.

For a listing of all of our directories, guides and special editions on People- & Planet-Friendly topics, please see the People- & Planet-Friendly Directory.

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(24) Sustainable Living Experiences - Organic farms, gardens and appropriate technology learning opportunities, volunteering, work exchange, apprenticeships, eco-travel. A rare opportunity to experience a more sustainable way of life. Descriptive listings of 400 organic farms, homes, gardens & businesses across Canada. An amazing diversity of hosts offer opportunities – from a few days to a few months – where you can work in exchange for room, board, learning & fun. Locations across Canada and around the world. Get hands-on experience, make new friends & support the organic movement. Working / learning opportunities vary from organic farming & gardening, to cooking, activism, carpentry, admin, creative work, childcare – the type and amount of work is negotiated between you & the host. From solar-powered to strawbale homes, from herbs to orchards to rare-breed cattle, from swimming holes to gourmet cooking – the variety is endless. Year-round; all ages. Membership is $30/year; this gets you a fascinating booklet describing over 400 organic farms, gardens & businesses across Canada. "World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms"; also known as "Willing Workers On Organic Farms". www.planetfriendly.net/wwoof.html Canada: www.wwoof.ca wwoofcan@shaw.ca John Vanden Heuvel, WWOOF Canada, 4429 Carlson Road, Nelson, BC, Canada, VIL 6X3. Tel. 250-354-4417 (please call Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Pacific Time). USA: www.wwoof.org/joinDet.asp , www.wwoof.org/wpusa.html , www.wwoofusa.com , www.smallfarm.org/newoof/companions.html , www.organicvolunteers.org , www.wwoofca.org Worldwide: www.wwoof.org , www.wwoof.org/how2join.asp
See also: www.planetfriendly.net/wwoof.html www.planetfriendly.net/organic.html

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Permaculture www.planetfriendly.net/permaculture.html
Strawbale Construction www.planetfriendly.net/strawbale.html
Don't Pave It! www.planetfriendly.net/dontpave.html

The Blackout, Emergencies, Energy & You www.planetfriendly.net/blackout.html
Power That Doesn't Destroy www.planetfriendly.net/energy.html

Health Resources & Alternatives www.planetfriendly.net/health.html
Create Community Anywhere www.planetfriendly.net/community.html

GoodWork – Jobs, Volunteering, Apprenticeships www.planetfriendly.net/goodwork.html
GoodWork Links www.planetfriendly.net/goodworklinks.html
Avoiding Conflict of Interest and Greenwash www.planetfriendly.net/integrity.html

Green Gift Ideas www.planetfriendly.net/gifts.html
Alternative Voices – Alternative Media Guide www.planetfriendly.net/voices.html

Environmental Directories, Portals & Networks www.planetfriendly.net/ecoportal.html
People- & Planet-Friendly Directory www.planetfriendly.net/directory.html
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