From: 11ASHETTLE%GALLUA.BITNET.BITNET@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu
Subject: RESOURCES: Buying Green Products
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Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 22:20:11 GMT

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    Part of saving the earth involves purchasing products that are
    more environmentally sensitive than the alternatives (esp. the
    more traditional choices).  Many of these products can be found
    in local stores, but unfortunately some items can be difficult
    to find except by writing for information or a catalog.

    The following is a list of resources for those who want to save
    water, energy or who similarly wish to do the best they can to
    help save the Earth.  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 from EarthWorks Press #25, 1400 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
    CA 94709.
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    Bleaching coffee filters creates dioxin, a toxic substance
    that pollutes our oceans.  Look for reusable cotton filters
    or unbleached filters at your supermarket, or order unbleached
    filters from:

    Rockline, Inc.
    PO Box 1007
    Sheboygan, WI 53082

    The following company sells 100% nontoxic, biodegradable
    cellulose bags, and recycled paper products ranging
    from stationary to computer paper to envelopes to wrapping
    paper; contact below for their catalog, or for referral materials
    on recycling, packaging or activism:

    Earth Care Co.
    Box 3335
    Madison, WI 53704
    (608) 256-5522

    Mail order kitchen products available at:

    Seventh Generation
    10 Farrell St.
    South Burlington, VT 05403
    (also string bags for grocery shopping)

    Tire efficiency has a direct impact on how much gas your
    car uses.  Write below for a $4.00 kit including air pressure
    gauge, tread-depth gauge, four tire valve caps, and a 12-page
    guide for tire consumers:

    Tire Industry Safety Council
    PO Box 1801
    Washington, DC 20013

    Buy $9 canvas shopping bags from:

    Save a Tree
    PO Box 862
    Berkeley, CA 94701

    The following three companies have low-flow showerheads
    available (if you can't find them locally):

    Ecological Water Products Inc.
    1341 West Main Road
    Middletown, RI 02840
    (401) 849-4004

    Interbath, Inc.
    427 N. Baldwin Park Boulevard
    City of Industry, CA 91746
    (818) 369-1841

    Vanderburgh Enterprises, Inc.
    Box 138
    Southport, CT 06490
    (203) 853-4429


    Lighting accounts for 1/5 of the electricity used in the
    United States.  That's a lot of electricity we could
    save by using more efficient light bulbs.  One place to
    order them is:

    Rising Sun Enterprises
    PO Box 586
    Snowmass, CO 81654
    ($3 catalog)

    To buy recycled paper in bulk quantity:

    Conservatree
    10 Lombard St.
    San Francisco, CA 94111
    (415) 433-1000

    Very committed individuals who do a lot of gardening, and
    live in an area plagued by drought, may want to find more
    information about graywater tanks.  "50 Simple Things"
    cautions these are NOT for everyone, but may be a valid
    option for some:

    Edible Publications
    PO Box 1841
    Santa Rosa, CA 95402
    ($6 for booklet to help you decide whether installing a
    graywater tank in your home is reasonable or practical;
    Californians, add $0.36 tax)

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    [Note to individuals who use a TDD to communicate over the
    phone:  "50 Simple Things" does not provide any info I
    can see on whether any phone numbers provided have a TDD
    available, but I suspect it can be safely assumed all numbers
    listed above are voice numbers.  Use your local TDD relay
    service, or write.]