LocationCanton Green Resources
Green Pages
Save $, Energy, and More
Alliance to Save Energy - offers information to help you save money, increase comfort, and reduce pollution through energy efficiency
Canton Farmers Market - a variety of home-grown foods and hand-made goods
Eco-Wise Living - a local company that provides residential RESNET-accredited Home Energy Ratings, plus Thermal Imaging Weatherization Assessments and Home Performance Audits
GreenerThinking - environmental articles and tips on how to save the environment and some cash along the way
RideShare - free carpool and vanpool matching service that links commuters in Southeast Michigan
Unscrew America - information about replacing your old light bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs and LEDs
Vampire Energy Chart - shows how much energy you use even when your appliances are turned off
Environmental Information
Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education - Inspires young people to think about how their actions influence the world
Eco-Labels - find out what the labels on consumer products really mean
EcoGeek - explores the symbiosis between nature and technology
Environment Agencies and Organizations in the Great Lakes Region - local, state and federal agencies in the Great Lakes Area dealing with air quality, land use, water quality, flora, fauna, pollution, and hazardous waste
Environmental News and Commentary - environmental stories and trends before they become trendy
Eco20/20 - energy informational website. The site also has a link to a green career guide that has information about green jobs including training and school requirements for specific careers
Take Action
Credit Card Offers - how to opt-out of credit card offer mailers
Direct Marketing Consumer - Get your name off direct mail lists ($1 fee), telemarketing lists, email lists and more
GreenDimes - For $36 a year (dime a day), GreenDimes will reduce your junk mail and plant a tree on your behalf each month
GreenerChoices.org - offers information on buying products that have minimal environmental impact and meet personal needs
My Foot Print - This quiz estimates how much productive land and water is needed to support you, and tells you how to reduce your impact
reusablebags.com - Shop for eco-friendly bags and learn about the over-consumption of plastic shopping bags and how they affect the environment
Buying Carbon Offsets
BeGreen - Purchase carbon offsets and renewable energy credits and invest in cleaner technologies that help neutralize your impact on global warming
CarbonFund - makes it simple for you to reduce and offset carbon emissions
GreenCurrents - voluntary green options program
