Resources to Greener Living

US Composting Council, resources, training, networking and educational materials for professionals in the organics recycling and composting industry

Worm Composting Guide, a guide to worm composting

Worm Woman.com, provides product catalogue for worm composting

Save Water

American Water Resources Association (AWRA), a professional resource for water management, education and research

Bay Tec Containers, buy all kinds of barrels for water, food, rain, etc.

Center for Watershed Protection, organization working to protect and restore watersheds

Dane County Office of Lakes and Watersheds, what are rain gardens and resources for building one

Environmental Protection Agency's Ground Water and Drinking Water, federal office for ground and drinking water protection and standards

Environmental Protection Agency's Solid Waste, find out how to dispose of all kinds of waste properly and keep our waters clean

Environmental Protection Agency's Water Sense, a citizen's water conservation resource

Fiskars Rainwater Harvesting Systems, buy a full-blown water harvesting system or learn how they work

Hazardous waste disposal (PDF, 48.02 KB), guide that will help you keep hazardous wastes out of our waters

How Stuff Works, learn about rain barrels

Irrigation Tutorials.com, irrigation information and tutorials

Landscape Pesticide Advance Notice Registry, register before February 1st of the registry year to be notified about pesticide use in your neighborhood

Native Plant Database, find out what species are safe to plant in your area

Natural Rain Water, a guide to harvesting rain water

Plant Native, find a local native plant nursery or organization

Plow and Hearth, buy organic and eco-friendly products for your home and garden

Rain Barrels and More, buy rain barrels, composting bins, recycling bins, etc.

Sustainable and Urban Gardening, provides principles of sustainable water use in your garden

The Utility Connection, water utilities listing

Toiletology.com, toilet repair and care information

Total Water, water treatment equipment for businesses

University of Wisconsin-Extension Water Resources Education, educational programs and publications on best practices and management

US Geological Survey, provides water information through maps, publications, data and software

US Geological Survey's Water Quality Information, scientific and technical expertise on water quality

Water for People, help improve water resources, sanitation and facilities in developing countries

Water Quality Association, non-profit trade association representing water treatment industry

Wild Ones, plant native species in natural landscapes

Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, maps and records groundwater and well data

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, government entity managing Wisconsin's watershed resources

Drive Less

American Public Transportation Association, information on the advancement of public transportation

Amtrak, travel via train throughout the United States and Canada

Badger Bus, travel between Milwaukee and Madison, or take a tour

Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, non-profit corporation advocating for bicycle interests in Wisconsin

Bicycling Magazine, articles and tips on bicycling

Bike Commute, a database of bicycle commuters and tips

Bike Commuters, provides news, articles, product reviews, and how to’s of anything that is related to bike commuting

Bike Safe, advice on how to bike safely

Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a statistical agency that uses data to ensure the most cost-effective use of transportation-monitoring resources

Commute by Bike, a blog with tips and articles

DreamBikes, provider of affordable, quality bikes to those in need

Greyhound, largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America

Jefferson Lines, bus company with routes throughout Midwest and south-central US

National Association for Pupil Transportation, leading, supporting and developing world-class professionals who provide safe transportation for children

National Highway Traffic Safety (Bicycles), safety tips for bike riders

Public Transportation Advocates, national organization that support increasing investment in public transportation

Public Transportation Takes Us There, provide information about the benefits and importance of public transportation

Pro Bicycle, bicycle advocacy and information

U.S. Department of Transportation, information about all aspects of the transportation system of the U.S.

Trailways, independent group of privately owned motorcoach companies

Transport 2020, study of transportation improvement alternatives for the Dane County / Greater Madison Metropolitan Area

Union Cab, Madison area cab company

Vangalder Bus, travel throughout Wisconsin and to Chicago

1800 Taxicabs, a nationwide taxi directory

Eat Well

American Society for Nutrition, non-profit organization aiming to advance knowledge and application of nutrition for the sake of humans and animals

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, dietary information that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers

Community Action Coalition (CAC) Community Gardens Program, information on Madison's community gardens

American Community Gardening Association, learn about how to get involved with community gardens, and locate gardens in your area

Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition, learn about Madison area CSA farms

Cooperative Directory, find a cooperative where you live

Eat Well Guide, find farms, markets, and restaurants with sustainable food

Environmental Defense Seafood Selector, information on human- and eco-friendly seafood

Fair Trade Certified, information on fair trade certification process, products and where to purchase them

Fair Trade Coffee Company, purchase fair trade coffee

The Farm Fresh Atlas, find food products from Wisconsin farms

Farmer's Markets Search, nation-wide search tool through USDA

F.H. King Students of Sustainable Agriculture, a student garden organization through UW-Madison

Garden Simply, information on sustainable, organic gardening practices

Global Exchange, information on fair trade coffee and other products

Go Vegetarian, tips on how to go vegetarian

Local Harvest, information about CSAs throughout the nation

Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, information on farm and food education, public policy, crop and soil research, urban agriculture and more

Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, information and recommendations for sustainable fish products

Nutrition Data, a source of nutritional analysis

Nutrition.gov, gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers

Organic.org, educational source of the benefits of organic agriculture, food and products

Organic Consumers Association (OCA), information, campaigns, and articles pertaining to organic agriculture and products

Organic Food Info, books, articles, and facts about organic food

Organic Gardening, a magazine with information about growing organic plants, landscaping, composting, and organic living

USDA National Organic Program, information on labeling standards for certified organic products and the certification process

Organic Valley, a company of family farm-owners who produce organic dairy, meat, and juice products

REAP Food Group (Research, Education, Action and Policy on Food Group), a Madison, wI non-profit that promotes a more sustainable food system

Seed Savers Garden Store, non-profit, member supported organization that saves and shares the heirloom seeds

SHARE Food Network, a community-focused program that distributes affordable food to area families

Slow Food, a grassroots organization aiming to combine the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment

Tax Meat, info on meat taxation

The Vegetarian Resource Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on vegetarianism

Whole Foods, a grocery chain selling natural and organic products

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