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February 7, 2012

Eco-Friendly Resources

Chlorine Free Products

A U.S.-based information site on chlorine-free paper and other products. ¶ http://www.chlorinefreeproducts.org/

Conservatree

A database of North American mills producing recycled paper of publishing grade. ¶ http://www.conservatree.com/

Cooperative Auto Network

An effective car-sharing program for residents of Vancouver and other BC regions. ¶ http://www.cooperativeauto.net/

Craigslist Vancouver

Use Free Stuff listings to get or give used goods. ¶ http://vancouver.craigslist.org/

Craigslist Victoria

Use Free Stuff listings to get or give used goods. ¶ http://victoria.craigslist.org/

Cutting Paper

A guide to reducing waste in your office. ¶ http://eetd.lbl.gov/Paper/

David Suzuki Foundation

A BC-based international organization that focusses on macro issues in the environment. ¶ http://www.davidsuzuki.org/

Electronic Recycling Association

A non-profit organization that accepts old computers in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. ¶ http://www.era.ca/

Environmental Choice

A Canadian branding initiative and database of certified green products. ¶ http://www.environmentalchoice.com/

Forest Stewardship Canada

An ecological protection organization. Site includes a database of FSC certified paper and wood products. ¶ http://www.fsccanada.org/

Global Recycling Network

A comprehensive listing of recycling resources. ¶ http://www.grn.com/

Good Wood Watch

A BC-based information and resource site for people looking for eco-friendly wood products. ¶ http://www.goodwoodwatch.ca/

Green Seal

A U.S.-based listing site of certified green products. ¶ http://www.greenseal.org/

Greenpeace Canada

The Canadian chapter of the world's foremost conservation agency. ¶ http://www.greenpeacecanada.org/

GVRD Smart Steps

A ten-step program from the City of Vancouver for better environmental practice in business and offices. ¶ http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/smartsteps/

How to Go Ancient Forest Friendly

A Markets Initiative guide to going old-growth free. ¶ http://www.marketsinitiative.org/index.php

Markets Initiative

A Canadian organization that helps publishers and offices find old growth free paper. ¶ http://www.oldgrowthfree.com/

Publishing Eco-Kit

A guide to green practices and finding eco-friendly resources for BC publishers. Produced by the Association of BC Book Publishers. ¶ http://www.books.bc.ca/ecokit.php

Reach for Unbleached

A BC-based information and resource site for unbleached paper products. ¶ http://www.rfu.org/cp/home.html

Recycling 101

Canadian web site with tips, tricks and programs for reducing office waste and costs. ¶ http://www.recycling101.ca/program.html

Recycling Council of British Columbia

Tips and resources for getting on the road to zero waste. ¶ http://www.rcbc.bc.ca/

ecoACTION Tools and Calculators

A Government of Canada site with tools and calculators to assist organizations and businesses with reducing their carbon footprints. ¶ http://www.ecoaction.gc.ca/tools-outils-eng.cfm

Sierra Club of British Columbia

An organization dedicated to conservation through public service and programs. ¶ http://www.sierraclub.ca/bc/

Simple Life Tips for Used Magazines

A few ideas for reusing magazines from a 'live simple' organization. ¶ http://www.stresslesscountry.com/magazines/index.html

Straight Goods

A Canadian news e-magazine and product reviewer for green products. ¶ http://www.straightgoods.ca/

Tugboat Media

 What Tugboat Media does ¶ http://www.tugboatmedia.com

Vancouver Freecycle

A newsgroup that facilitates the swapping of used goods in Vancouver. ¶ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vancouverfreecycle/