From: 11ASHETTLE%GALLUA.bitnet@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu
Subject: RESOURCES: misc. (savin environment)
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Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1992 18:27:22 GMT



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    This is a hodge-podge list of resources that can help those
    interested in doing something to help the environment.

    This information is compiled from "50 Simple Things You Can Do
    to Save the Earth" and "The Next Step:  50 More Things You Can
    Do to Save the Earth", both available at bookstores and by
    mail order (bulk rates available) at their publisher,

    EarthWorks Press #25
    1400 Shattuck Ave.
    Berkeley, CA 94709.
    =================================================

    Junk mail kills 100 million trees a year.  You can help reduce
    junk mail to your home by writing to the Mail Preference
    Service and asking them to stop your name from being sold
    to large mailinglist companies:

       Mail Preference Service
       Direct Marketing Association
       11 West 42nd St.
       PO Box 3861
       New York, NY 10163-3861.

    Also, be sure to tell companies you order from, and non
    profit organizations you donate to, that you do NOT
    want your name sold to other companies or organizations.


    You can use checks or credit cards that support
    the environment or animal rights.  A percentage of
    the money you spend on your credit card would go
    to the organization of your choice.  For more
    information, consult "The Next Step:  50 More Things
    You Can do to Save the Earth" or write one of the
    following three addresses

    Message! Check Corp.
    911 East Pike
    PO Box 3206-GB
    Seattle, WA 98114
    (selection of checks available from various environmental
    organizations. These "message checks" can be used with
    any bank)

    VISA Corporate Relations
    PO Box 8999
    San Francisco, CA 94128
    Attn: Environmental Affinity Card List
    (send for list of 50+ ecology and animal
    protection groups.  Include a SASE)

    MasterCard International
    Attn: STephen Drees
    888 7th Ave.
    22nd Floor
    NYC, NY 100106
    (ask for list of environmental affinity
    cards.  include SASE)


    One way to save the environment is by driving less.
    One way to avoid using the car is by dusting off that
    old bicycle sitting in the garage and using it as
    transportation.  But that's no good if there aren't
    any good bike paths you can use between your homes
    and the places you go to the most often, e.g. work.

    If you're interested in biking as a way of reducing
    reliance on driving, consult one of the following
    three resources:

    Pro Bike Directory
    Bicycle Federation of America
    1818 R Street NW
    Washington DC 20009
    (has fact sheets, info on becoming active on local
    level.  Send SASE.  Also has $15 program for
    individuals, organizations and government agencies)

    Bicycle USA Almanac
    League of American Wheelmen
    6707 Whitestone Rd.
    Suite 209
    Baltimore, MD 21207
    (301) 944-3399 [the existence of a TDD line for
    deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired people
    is not mentioned]
    ($25/yr membership gets you copies of Bicycle USA.
    List of bicycling organizations also available)

    "Bicycle Legislation in U.S. Cities"
    Local Solutions to Global Pollution
    2121 Bonar St. Studio A
    Berkeley, CA 94702
    ($7 packet of bicycle programs and policies in
    various cities)


    One way to keep unwanted items out of the local
    landfill is by attending yard sales, and holding
    some of your own.

    "The Next Step:  50 More things You Can Do to Save
    the Earth" says they could only find one source,
    a very "strange" book.  What they mean by strange,
    I have no idea, and I have no idea how helpful
    this book is, but here goes:

    "Garage Sale Mania"
    Betterway Publications
    PO Box 219
    Crozen, VA 22932
    (804) 823-5661
    ($10.00)

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