Resources for the Washington DC area

 

 

                                                             

environmental resources for the washington dc area

 

 

 


     

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Local organizations, recycling drop off information, etc.

New American Dream - More of What Really Matters

 

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Go "carbon neutral"; offsetting your carbon dioxide emissions

 

Great new group: livegreen.net - check out the discounts on organic groceries, yoga classes, vegan clothing, and a great discount for new Zipcar memberships.

 

Arlingtonians can take the "Green Living Challenge".

Arlington Initiative to Reduce Emissions (AIRE)

 arlingtonclimateblog.com

2005 Toyota Prius

Hybrid cars

Cars that get high mileage (non-hybrid)

Transportation resources for the area (includes mass transit, Zipcar etc.)

ENERGY STAR Appliances:

Air conditioners

Ceiling fans

Clothes washers, energy efficient

 Clothes washers, state of the art

Compact fluorescent bulbs

Dishwashers

Furnaces

Programmable thermostats

Refrigerators

Water heaters

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Farmers markets

Local Food Co-ops

Eating more vegetarian meals helps the environment.

 

 

Architects, earth friendly

Amicus Green (Kensington, MD)

eco-green LIVING (Washington, DC)

Misc.

Earth Day 2004

Environmental resources for congregations

Nonprofit groups in the area, including environmental groups

   Recycled paper (buying in the DC area)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solar power resources:

A recent survey conducted by the Davis Energy Group found that 67 percent of recent homebuyers likely would have paid $8,000 more for their new house if it generated 40 percent of its own electricity.

Area solar contractors

Solar Tour of homes in the area

More from the DC Tour of Solar Homes and Buildings

Solar decathlon 2005   

Solar house in Takoma Park

Solar product manufacturers

Innovations in the field of solar energy

     
 

 

 



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