from your answers to 15 questions, estimates how much productive land and water you need to support what you use and what you discard, allowing you to compare your Ecological Footprint to what other people use and to what is available on this planet

provides tools, examples and contacts for deciding to live more simply and healthy

find and compare the fuel efficiency of cars and trucks; as well as gas mileage tips and information on advanced technology

PBS program that explores the high social and environmental costs of materialism and the epidemic of overconsumption

responsible consumption for our families and the environment - "more fun, less stuff"

provides a list of web resources pertaining to the environmental consequences of coffee production, and ways to minimize its impact by improving organic cultivation and shaded grown coffee

dedicated to converting paper markets to environmental papers

the Consumers Union guide to environmental labels, providing information and comparing products containing an eco-label

provides extensive lists and information regarding current boycotts for consumers

Global Exchange supports grassroots efforts towards more fair trade coffee and certification

works to develop people-to-people ties between first and third world nations and promoting sustainable development

promotes environmentally responsible consumer products by setting environmental standards and awarding a "Green Seal of Approval" to products that cause less harm to the environment

magazine delivers a well-rounded view of the many aspects of green practices as they relate to business, government and institutions

seeks to to educate consumers about how to "read" an ad and encourage them to decide for themselves if what they’re seeing is greenwashing -- when more time and money is spent claiming to be "green" than actually implementing business practices that minimize environmental impact

the UK's first earth sheltered, self-sufficient ecological housing development; generating clean energy, harvesting water and recycling waste materials causing no pollution or emissions

Environmental Defense provides information on how, with a minimum of effort, you can reduce waste and pollution, and free some space in your mailbox

a project of several Canadian environmental groups that works with Canadian companies to help them develop environmentally sound wood and paper purchasing policies

a guide to the most efficient things in the World, recommending products that are energy & resource efficient, affordable, reliable and non-polluting

The Center For Democracy & Technology provides resources to help you stop receiving junk mail and telephone calls during dinner

citizen-activist's anti-consumerism site details ways that you can help defeat consumerism, save money, work less and lead a more satisfying and environmentally benign life

helps you make smarter purchasing decisions by allowing you to investigate hundreds of companies on a range of issues

provides a wide spectrum of resources related to voluntary simplicity, a way of life that is slower paced with more time for joyful relationships, fulfilling work, and living one's dreams

provides fast & easy access to best-of-class information and resources for enjoying a healthier more sustainable life within your community

a community of people convened by the Guardian newspaper committed to reducing their CO2 emissions, focusing upon energy conservation and waste reduction, through making weekly pledges and recording their actions against their pledges

principles of eco-design presented by documenting how a regular U.K. house was turned into an environmental dream home with drastically reduced energy consumption