Living Green

Recycle/Reuse

Junk M.D.: Junk MD is San Diego's premiere junk removal and hauling company. The junk doctors have been operating in San Diego since 2005. They are a locally owned and operated junk removal business that is trying to make a difference in San Diego. Not only by getting rid of your unwanted junk items, but also helping out some local charities. That's why they donate 10% of every junk removal job to 1 of 5 charities, run their trucks on biofuel and try and recycle and donate as much junk as they can. They're just trying to do their part and be as socially and environmentally responsible as possible.
Solana Center: In Spanish, Solana means "place where the light shines." Carrying the torch of environmental awareness is something that they take very seriously, finding ways to illuminate problems, create solutions and inspire change. This is a great resource for composting and finding out about composting workshops.
Californians Against Waste: Californians Against Waste is the state's oldest, largest, and most successful advocate for waste reduction and recycling policies, and they got there as the result of generous contributions from individuals like you.
Recycle Store: RecycleStore showcases innovative recycled-content products and puts you in touch directly with their manufacturers. Whether you are a wholesale buyer or an individual consumer, use this catalog to discover a variety of quality recycled-content products designed with your needs in mind! In fact, some manufacturers can personalize their products to your specifications.
ChicoBag Company

ChicoBag Company is equipping humanity with tools that will help eliminate the unnecessary use of single-use paper and plastic bags. They design reusable bags, packs and lifestyle totes that are durable, tasteful and most importantly unforgettable.
RainThanks and Greywater: RainThanks and Greywater provide services include greywater, rainwater harvesting and permaculture consultation, design and installation. At their South Park demonstration site, they facilitate workshops to teach homeowners how to divert greywater from the shower and washing machine to the landscape. Their mission is to create a healthy and regenerative ecosystem on each site by retaining and reusing greywater and rainwater to grow food, build soil and recharge the aquifer.
ReRip

Rerip.org is an organization striving to keep surf boards out of landfills. Run by a team of volunteers, Rerip sets up locations for people to drop off their unwanted boards, fins and wetsuits. Rerip also hosts local events and awareness campaigns, and is finding and inspiring new ways to reduce waste and harmful practices. Find used surfboards in San Diego and beyond at Rerip.com. Rerip is dedicated to elevating environmental thought and action in the surfing community. Sell off your used shortboard, longboard, fish or even that ugly pink leash you love but are too embarrassed to rock. Used skateboards and snowboards also available.
Recycle San Diego: Recycle San Diego is committed to protecting the environment by providing flexible electronics recycling solutions for homes, businesses, and organizations throughout our community. They are "Your Easy E-Waste Solution" specializing in commercial and residential electronics recycling. They make it easy for you to legally and safely recycle computers, monitors, networking equipment, battery back-up systems, televisions, batteries, cell phones, and almost all other electronics.

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Energy

Sempra Energy: Sempra Energy believes in treating the Earth’s resources with respect and is committed to protecting and conserving the environment. Sempra makes it a priority to work together with customers, and with civic and business leaders to protect our environment. This environmental commitment is exhibited through programs of wildlife protection, urban restoration, natural gas pipelines, conservation, natural gas vehicles, events and sponsorship, global advocacy, and awards and recognition.
The California Center for Sustainable Energy: Be proactive! Make energy efficiency a priority for your organization. Reduce your power consumption during peak periods. Learn about renewable energy sources and help implement them.; Visit here for more details about the program and how you can get involved.
Energy Star: ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
U.S. Green Building Council San Diego Chapter: The U.S. Green Building Council - San Diego Chapter (USGBC-SD) has an ambitious and exciting set of activities slated for 2007. Help them in their efforts to make a positive impact towards the greening of our built environment and communities. They are not just investing in our time, but in essence investing in our homes, businesses and the region so we can realize quality of life benefits for generations to come.
E.P.A. Green Vehicles: EPA's Green Vehicle Guide gives information about the environmental performance of vehicles. Larger numbers, whether scores or fuel economy, are more environmentally friendly than smaller numbers. To compare environmental performance across vehicle classes, use the 0-10 scores and the fuel economy numbers. These can be used to compare any vehicle to any other vehicle, no matter what types of vehicles you are comparing.
Energy Refuge: EnergyRefuge.com provides alternative energy news, environmental articles, and energy saving tips. They focus on alternative energy because it is now being looked at as a means of fueling our economy as we move away from oil dependence. There is an oil crisis that is raging overseas, in our government, and at home. People are starting to look at alternative energy such as solar, nuclear, ethanol, and biodiesel energies.

Eco y Eco: Eco y Eco is a solar electricity and water heating resource for San Diego and Baja California. Find out more about these sustainable power options that also save money!

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Pollution Prevention

Think Blue: Think Blue aims to curb water pollution through stewardship, water education, and lifelong leadership. Their City Clean Water Programs promote pollution prevention to protect natural resources and improve water quality. By developing resources and initiating outreach, Think Blue hopes to protect the environment through education and behavior change.
P2 National Pollution Prevention Roundtable: The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (the Roundtable) is a national forum that promotes the development, implementation, and evaluation of efforts to avoid, eliminate, or reduce waste generated to air, land, and water. The sustainable and efficient use of energy, materials and resources is vital to the protection and enhancement of human health and the environment, and the conservation of natural resources. These efforts are integral to accelerate the shift towards sustainable consumption and production to promote environmentally responsible social and economic development.
PollutionIssues: Whether it's noise pollution from a busy road, neighbours or music; chemical pollution from products & factories or waste pollution from everyday life - we explain it and offer some solutions.

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Miscellaneous

Pure Rest Organics: Natural, Organic, and Safe Mattresses; Sheets, Pillows, Pads, Towels, Robes, Baby Clothing, Diapers, and more. Healthy choices for your home.
Happy Cow’s Vegetarian Guide: HappyCow's vegetarian restaurants guide is a global, searchable vegetarian dining guide and directory of natural health food stores. They also provide nutrition and health information, vegan recipes, raw foods, travel, vegan and other vegetarian-related resources.
Artistic Freedom Designers: Artistic Freedom Designs manufactures sustainable custom cabinetry and furniture. They make bookcases, desks/workstations, bedroom furniture, kitchen and bath cabinetry from solid bamboo, plantation grown coconut palm, salvaged woods, FSC wood, and bio-composites.
The San Diego Natural Guide: The San Diego Natural Guide was created to make it easy for people to find earth-friendly and natural health resources,with the hope that more people would be inspired to use them. It features environmentally friendly businesses, healthy restaurants and holistic health practitioners.
Golden Shine Cleaning: Golden Shine Cleaning offers green cleaning services for your home. Many common cleaning products are petroleum based, and in addition to their negative environmental impact they can also be harmful to you and your family. Children, the elderly and pets are especially vulnerable to the risks posed by regular home cleaning products, and a green clean service is an excellent option for providing a safe and effective home cleaning.

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