links

 

General information:

www.in.gov/idem  - Indiana Department of Environmental Management

www.epa.gov/region5 - Region 5 of Environmental Protection Agency (includes Indiana)

www.earth911.org - Earth 911 delivers actionable local information on recycling and product stewardship that empowers consumers to act locally, live responsibly and contribute to sustainability. Both the www.Earth911.org site and 1-800-CLEANUP toll-free hotline are provided at no cost to the user or taxpayer. Earth 911 centralizes information and resources into a single user-friendly, neutral and non-governmental network.

www.hecweb.org   (Hoosier Environmental Council) – ‘creating livable urban and rural communities that provide basic needs of life: clean air and water, safe food, and thriving natural areas’

Mission:

To address Indiana’s environmental challenges through education and advocacy.  We are guided by science, inspired by the ties between nature and humanity, and led to success through partnerships. Please join us, and help us write the next twenty-five years, and let us together build a positive, sustainable future for our state.

 

 

www.earthdayindiana.org – Hosting Indiana’s annual Earth Day festival to learn about our environment and how to live a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle.

www.indianarecycling.org – Indiana Recycling Coalition – supporting reduction, reuse, composting and recycling activities.

http://www.indianapoliswater.com/Assets/PDF/Wise_Water_for_Web2.pdf - Tips on how to save on water use.
http://www.ourearth.org

 

Kids:

www.epa.gov/kids

www.epa.gov/climatechange/kids

www.epa.gov/recyclecity

www.nrdc.org/greensquad

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www.kid-at-art.com     This marvelous site promotes art made of household items.

www.energyhog.org/childrens
www.kidconcoctions.com
www.kidsforsavingearth.org
www.incredibleworld.ca
www.ringleader.com
www.planetpals.com
www.planetozkids.com
www.funbrain.com/recycle
www.recyclezone.org.uk
www.olliesworld.com
www.kidsface.org
http://kids.nationalgeographic.co.uk
www.kidsplanet.org
www.meetthegreens.org
www.ecokidsonline.ca
www.printerinks.com/Reduce-Reuse-Recycle-Resources.html
www.managemyproperty.com/articles/natural-resources-management-for-kids-128

 

Reuse- free trades

www.freecycle.org

www.freeswapper.net

www.swapathome.com

www.paperbackswap.com

www.swapagift.com

www.barteryourservices.com

www.neighborrow.com

www.craigslist.org

www.excessaccess.com

Habitat for Humanity may have a need for your unused paints and construction materials in their new "Re-Store. "

www.habitatmadison.com

 

 

 

Electronics
(Used computers and parts may be recycled at Goodwill Industries and at SISWD recycling centers)

 www.myboneyard.com

www.greenphone.com

www.ebay.eztradein.com

www.theonitfoundation.org

 

 

To Reduce Junk Mail

                  www.directmail.com/junk_mail

                  www.catalogchoice.org