GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
News and features cover everything from green energy to personal finance. Search the Green Pages Online for thousands of socially and environmentally responsible products and services.
Green Guide"'Dubbed the green living source for today's conscious consumer', the Green Guide makes living in an environmentally-aware way easy, understandable and practical." The site features product reviews (for items such as shoes, appliances, household cleaning supplies, and personal care items), lists of ingredients to avoid, articles (such as on what happens to donated clothes), videos, blogs, and more.
Green Home BuildingInformation about environmentally friendly, sustainable architecture and natural building, using renewable energy, local and recycled materials, and incorporating principles of conservation. Includes resource links and book and video recommendations.
GristThis non-profit "beacon in the smog" offers current environmental news, humor and commentary. Listen to podcasts or search the archive for past stories.
Low Impact LivingVisit this "One Stop Green Shop" to find the best green products, learn how to make your own green home cleaners, reduce waste, find a green builder or architect and much more.
NRDC: Green LivingLearn how to live green on this site created by the National Resources Defense Council, "the nation's most effective environmental action group." Find a "Green Living Toolkit", articles from OneEarth Magazine and resources for businesses.
Skin DeepSkin Deep is the Environmental Working Group's cosmetics safety database. Find out about hazards in nearly 30,000 products.
This slide show tells in words and pictures how to set up compost areas, what to put in them, and how to use compost in the garden. Bin, trench, and pocket composting are included. Designed for children but a good basic guide for anyone starting a compost heap.
Cornell CompostingThis site features technical information on composting for the large-scale or commercial composter or the home gardener who wishes to pursue the subject in-depth. Sections include the chemistry and physics of composting, invertebrates and microbes, moisture content, carbon content, experiments for student research, spreadsheets for mixture calculations, odor management, and water quality protection.
How To Compost.orgOn this site you will find articles and links covering all topics about composting and organic gardening for beginners and experts.
"Edible Rhody is a quarterly journal that celebrates local food, season by season, and tells the stories of the farmers, chefs, fishers and food artisans who work and live in Rhode Island." Selected articles and recipes can be found on this website. The Warwick Public Library subscribes to the print version of this magazine.
Farm FreshFind local farms and community-supported agriculture with this site. Search for organic and chemical-free food, "pick-your-own" locations, farmers' markets, caterers, and more!
Local HarvestUse this website to search for organic food in farms, restaurants, farmers markets, and grocers across the country. Also read world news stories about sustainable food and farming and check for farming events in your area.
Pick Your OwnVisit this site to find a listing of farms and orchards in R.I. (sorted by county), in addition to picking tips, canning instructions and recipes.
This site explains the how-to and why of recycling, including how to recycle electronics, grass clippings, oil and batteries. Also has details on materials and waste exchanges and waste minimization. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Solid Waste.
Rhode Island Resource RecoveryThis Rhode Island agency manages the state recycling effort. Information on recycling, waste reduction and educational resources are included.
Find out how to take advantage of this green mode of transportation in the Ocean State. Read about bike safety basics, download RI bike maps, and check for bike path openings and closures.
Rhode Island Natural History SurveyVisit this clearinghouse for ecological information in Rhode Island, compiled by "organizations and individuals seeking to advance knowledge and understanding of Rhode Island’s biology, geology, and ecosystems."
Rhode Island Office of Energy ResourcesLearn about renewable energy programs in the state, research energy prices (gasoline, diesel, heating oil), and find energy saving tips on this site.
Rhode Island Resource RecoveryThis Rhode Island agency manages the state recycling effort. Information on recycling, waste reduction and educational resources are included.
This website is "dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment." Find information on "green-collar jobs", locate solar installers, and read current news on the Solar Today blog.
Solar Cooking ArchiveFind resources for marshaling the sun's heat for the specific purpose of cooking. Included are easy-to-build designs for energy efficient solar cookers and a directory of manufacturers of ready-made ovens. There is a model alternative energy science project, a bibliography of cookbooks and technical handbooks, a searchable discussion group and more.
Solar Today MagazineThe Warwick Public Library subscribes to this magazine; read information for select articles from past issues on this website.
Solar Energies Technologies ProgramUse this website to learn how the government is supporting research into solar energy, find information about different solar heating systems and how consumers can use solar heating technologies. From the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Find out how to take advantage of this green mode of transportation in the Ocean State. Read about bike safety basics, download RI bike maps, and check for bike path openings and closures.
Fuel EconomyThe U.S. Department of Energy's site offers information on how to drive more efficiently, including details on hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles as well as links to help you find the lowest gas prices available.
Green Vehicle GuideWritten for consumers to help them choose environmentally friendly vehicles, this site "rates only environmental performance when the vehicle is in use" using emission levels and fuel economy values as criteria. Search or browse by vehicle name or type, or view the latest year's cars as a list.
The AWEA is a national trade association that "promotes wind energy as a clean source of electricity for consumers around the world." Read excerpts from Wind Energy Weekly, find resources on wind energy policy, and stay current with AWEA news releases.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory: Wind ResearchLearn the basics about renewable energy as well as scientific and technological efforts being made in the field on this website. NREL "is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an energy future for the nation that is environmentally and economically sustainable."
Wind & Hydropower Technologies ProgramThis U.S. Department of Energy program exists to "improve wind energy technology so that it can generate competitive electricity in areas with lower wind resources, and to develop new, cost-effective, advanced hydropower technologies." Provides overviews of how wind power and hydropower works, and explores the history and advantages and disadvantages of each.
