General
Earth 911
Recycling centers, green shopping, energy conservation, household hazardous waste, kids, environmental education, composting, and numerous other resources.
People & the Planet
Learn about food & agriculture, health & pollution, renewable energy, and more.
Environmental Protection Agency
Federal agency that aims at creating a cleaner and healthier environment.
Recycling
Recycling 101
Learn about the basics and benefits of recycling.
Recycled Runners
Recycle your old shoes. Find local drop off points.
Planet Green
An inkjet cartridge remanufacturing company that reuses inkjet cartridges, cell phones, and laser cartridges.
Recycling Batteries
Details for disposing of all types of batteries
Recycling Electronics
National Wildlife Foundation recycles electronics for free. Learn how to receive a pre-paid shipping label.
Consumer Recycling
Learn what types of materials can be recycled, particularly compact discs, eyeglasses, and light bulbs.
Freecycle
Local network that arranges for area groups to give and get items for free.
Throwplace
Post an item you no longer need for someone else to snag. Or look for items that others are giving away.
Food
Local Harvest
Database for locally grown foods.
FactoryFarm.org
Discusses problems of industrial agriculture and provides alternatives that work towards sustainability.
Farmers’ Markets in DuPage County
Lists telephone numbers, location & hours, and directions for local farmers’ markets.
Fair Trade
TransFair USA
Fair trade requires that farmers receive fair payment for their products. TransFair provides basic information about fair trade as well as where to buy fair trade products.
Co-op America
Encourages individuals on how to become better informed consumers. Promotes fair trade business practices and builds sustainable communities.
Advocacy
The following groups monitor, preserve, and/or advocate for the environment. Each website has extensive information. Read top news stories, find easy tips on how to help, and much more.
Get Involved
Online Activism
The following groups monitor, preserve, and/or advocate for the environment. Each website offers a “Take Action” link where you’ll find pre-written letters to decision makers regarding an environmental issue. Fill in the form and they’ll send a message on your behalf.
- Environmental Defense: Take Action
- National Resources Defense Council: Take Action
- Sierra Club: Take Action
- Save Our Environment: Take Action
Sierra Club: Illinois Chapter
Find a local group and volunteer on various projects aimed at protecting Illinois’ environment.
Responsible Shopper
Provided by Co-op America. Helps consumers research companies that are friendly towards the environment.
Eat Well Guide
Enter your zip code and find out where to buy wholesome and fresh food.
Buying Locally
List of where you can purchase locally/organically farmed foods.
Local
SCARCE
Based in Glen Ellyn. Conducts presentations and workshops on the environment. Book Rescue Center and Tools For Schools programs “rescue” educational materials and give them to those in need.
Chicago Wilderness
Alliance of public and private organizations that protect, restore and manage the Chicago region’s natural resources.
Faith In Place
Educates people of faith on how to become good stewards of the earth.
Ten thousand Villages
Located in Glen Ellyn. Has established fair trade relationships with artisans from around the world.
Misc
GreenDimes
Arranges to reduce your junk mail and plants trees on your behalf for the small cost of 10 cents a day.
Catalog Choice
Eliminate unwanted catalogs.
Animal Protection Institute
Campaigns against animal cruelty.
Climate Change: Kids Site
This site is not just for kids. Anyone can learn about why the climate is changing and how we can help.