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ORGANIZATIONS

 

1% FOR THE PLANET   Help Rock Stars save the planet.  Enjoy great music & help the environment.
Ag in the Classroom   California Foundation for Ag in the Classroom 
Agricultural    Univ.of CA Ag & Natural Resources.  4-H.  Also see:  http://jmgkids.org 
AIA    Architects leading the sustainable evolution. "Walk the Walk"
American Land    American Land Conservancy.  Protect America's natural beauty today ! 
AM Conservation   BIO Preserve
ACEEE    American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.  Ways to save. 
American Forests   Global ReLEAF.  Tree planting campaign for American forests. 
Animal Welfare   Seeking to reduce the sum total of pain and fear inflicted on animals
Audubon Society/Ventura    Education & action, protection & restoration of bird & wildlife habitats 
AWEA   American Wind Energy Association.  Info, workshops, exhibitions, training 
Build it Green   Green building practices, products, and information 
Building Contr   Building Performance Contractors  - Building standards and green guidelines
Building Environm.   Building Environment and Thermal Envelope Council
Building Perform.    Building Performance Center: Air quality, energy efficiency,training,education
California Condors    Friends of California Condors - Promotes recovery of endangerd bird
Carpet-Rug Inst   Carpet and Rug Institute.  Science & industry answers your questions. 
CA Building Perform   California Building Performance Contractors Association
CA Green Builder   California Green Building Contractors organization 
CASBA   California Straw Building Association.
CA Solar & Energy   Californians for Solar and Clean Energy.  Believe in Our Future Again!
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California Native Plant Society.  40 years of conservation & dedication. The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) works to protect California's nCNPSlogo.gifative plant heritage and preserve it for future generations. Our work continues at a most critical time. Urban and agricultural growth, the spread of nonnative weeds, expanding knowledge regarding sustainable timber and grazing practices, and frequently inadequate land use planning all elevate the essential need to prevent the decline in California's native plant diversity.

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Climate Lobby   Citizens Climate Lobby:  To create the political will for a sustainable climate
Co-Housing    Collaborative housing. Residents design and operate their own neighborhoods
Community Action   Ventury Community Action.  Non-Profit Serving Ventura County.
Conservation INTL.   Clean Air.Fresh Water.Abundant Resources. Smart Solutions.
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The EcoChamber is the first global green chamber of commerce dedicated to helping organizations create and implement sustainable business practices while counseling them on how to make sound and profitable business decisions driven by the new "Green Economy".  Its mission is to serve our members through advocating, promoting and being a resource for sustainable practices on a local, national and global level. This will improve not only our environment, but also our economy and quality of living as a whole.  The EcoChamber is a member-driven organization where businesses and groups come together as a unified voice in the economic, political, educational and advocacy areas for the betterment of the environment, economy and community.  Click on the EcoChamber logo for more information. ALSO, click on the Green Business Bureau logo to find information on this organization.

 

Earth Island     Growing environmental leadership throught education & activisn 
Earth Watch   Brings science to life for people concerned about the Earth's future.
Energy Efficiency   Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse 
Energy Federation   Energy Federation Inc.  Energy Saving updates and innovaitons.
Energy Star   Energy Star certified homes, and energy efficient appliances
Evangelical Envir.N   Evangelical Environmental Network.   Caring for God's Creation
Fair Trade   What does 'Fair Trade' mean?   What are Fair Trade certified products?
Fair Trade Fed   Shopping for the Greater Good.  Meeting guidelines for Fair Trade Practices. 
Greenpeace    Expose global environmental problems & promote essential solutions
Green America   Empowering people to create an economly that works for the planet
Green Bldg Council    Foremost coalition of industry leaders promotes environmental responsibility
Green Building Adv   The complete source for building, designing, & remodeling green homes.
Green Business   Partnership of Santa Barbara organizations for green business certificaiton 
Green Center    OXNARD.  Education, conservation, gardens, education, & outreach
Greenopia   Urban dweller's guide to green living. Los Angeles & San Francisco Bay areas
Green Business Alliance    To educate about Global Climate Crisis & reduce our carbon footprint
Green Planet   Green Planet building
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A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry.  To accomplish these goals, we invite people of all backgrounds, races religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need. Today, we have built over 350,000 houses around the world, providing more than 1.75 million people in 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable shelter

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HEIFER International   Sharing resources. "Passing on the gift" by shring offspring of your animals 
Home Energy Saver   Web based survey gives suggestions for improving efficiency
IFAW   Organization for awareness and protection of whales throught photographs 
Intl. Rivers    People, water, life. Global movement to protect rivers and rights. 
Jewish World Watch   Awaken the dormant conscience of a listless world.
KVAR   Certified Energy Reduction Specialist
M.O.R.E. Project   Resources for single mothers.  Founded by (See:)  www.monavie.com/
National Disclosure   Green focused Natural Hazard Disclosure Reports
Nature Conservancy    To preserve plants, animals, and natural comunities that represent diversity
Organic Athlete   Organization for people of all ages, abilities, & sports.  Team Vegan! 
Paso Pacifico   Movement to connect the people, wildlife & ecosystems of Central America 
Peace Corps    Volunteers needed to live, speak, work to meet needs in needy countries 
PlanetUP   Helps reduce your carbon footprint for free.
Project H Design   Product design initiatives for Humanity, habitats, health, and happiness. 
Rebuilding Alliance   Join us to join war-torn communities and make the safe 
Residential Energy   Find energy auditors in your area
Reef Check   Statewide monitoring network. Science based management. Eco-action
Roots of Change   Maximize the impact of investments in pursuit of a sustainable food system
S.B. Historic Pres.   Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation
Santa Cruz Island   Eco-restoration of "the Galapagos of North America"
Save Skin   Dedicated to saving rainforests
SEE Turtles    Supporting turtle conservation and protection around the world. 
Snow Leopard   Global conservation efforts. Sale of free trade exhange hand made items 
Soles 4 Souls   Old shoes still have miles left in them. Donate shoes for world wide need
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The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves, and and beachessurfrider-logo.jpg for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.  Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 90 chapters worldwide.

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Sustainable Harvest    Planting hope. Restoring forests. Nourishing communities. Working vacations. 
Sustainable Ind   Independent source for green business leaders
Taking...Animals    Advocacy for a better world for animals - Humane Society of the U.S. 
Theodore Payne   Foundation for wild flowers and native plants 
UC Garden Guide    UC "how to" garden guide for Californians 
U.S.Green Building   U.S. Green Building Council - California Central Coast Chapter
VCCOOL    Ventura climate care options organized locally
Ventura Hillsides   Trust organized to acquire open space for conservation and preservation
Walden   Walden: The Ballad of Thoreau.  A play for produciton.  
Watershed Protect.   Ventura Watershed Protection & Conservation
Wheeler Gorge   Los Padres National Forest. Information. Projects. Programs.
Wild Yards   Wild Yards Naturally, native plant landscape. 
Woodmen/World   Insurance: Family,At the heart of all we do. Insurance plans, nature camps 
World Wildlife   World Wildlife Federation: protect endangered species & provide reserves

 

 

PUBLICATIONS                        

 

Better Homes & Gardens   Nations premire magazine, homeowner TV network, On-line resource 
Builder Magazine   Builder Magazine
Dwell   Dwell Magazine:  At Home in the Modern World
Ecolution   Ecolution Bulletin:  The Eco-Home Journal
Eco Structure   Eco-Structure Magazine
EnviroBuilding   Environmental Building News:  Building Green 
EnviroDesign   Environmental Design & Construciton
Fast Company   Deals with issues of sustainability and social responsibility
Fine Home Building   The mechanics of home building, sharing ideas & knowledge
Green Builder    Green Builder Magazine:  True Green 
Green Guide    Green News, Views, & Solutions from National Geographic
Green Home Building   America's Premier Green Homebuilding Resource 
Green Solutions   California Green Solutions:  Everything is Connected
Green Source   GreenSource Magazine
Herb Companion   The Herb Companion:  Grow - Cook - Heal
Herbs for Health   Therapies, holistic practices, recipes, natural health remedies.
LEED Guide   The LEED Guide Magazine.  Environmental issues & guidelines
Low Impact   Low Impact Living -  Green & Clean. 

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Every issue of Mother Earth News is an invaluable guide to leading a more sustainable life, covering ideas from fighting risingMotherEarthNewsCover.jpg energy costs and protecting the environment to avoiding unnecessary spending on processed food. You’ll find tips for slashing heating bills; growing fresh, natural produce at home; and more. Mother Earth  News helps you  cut costs without sacrificing modern luxuries.   

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National Geographic   Supporting, Exploration, Education, and Conservation Since 1888.

Natural Health

  Feel Good.  Look Good.  Do Good.  Health.  Fitness. Green Living. 
Natural Home   Natural Homes Magazine. Natural products. Eco-friendly.
Natural Solutions    Vibrant health, balanced living, and natural solutions for your life. 
Ode Magazine    For Intelligent Optomists: Ordinary people who do extraordinary things
Organic Spa   Modern Green Living + Spa Wisdom
Solar Today   Solar Today Magazine -  Technology news 
Sustainable Industries   The independent source for green gusiness leaders 
Ultimate Home Design   The Green Build and Universal Design Resource
Vegetarian Times   Eat Green, Live Well.  Recipes, resources, features, & community.
VegNews    Vegetarian News - Think, Eat, Thrive: Food - Planet - Travel - Buzz 
     

 

 

 

RESOURCES

 

Big Green Cart    Eco auctions, classified ads, & swaps.  Buy, Sell, & Trade your green items. 
Building Green   An online resource for environmentally sensitive design & construction
Built Green S.B.    Promotes resource efficient development, design, & construction
EcoHomeResource   Helping people create & maintain healthy home & work environments 
CCCI   The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics
California Water   Public Education supported by California water agencies on water crisis
Channel Islands / NP    Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary & National Park (5 island natural habitats) 
Contractors License   Help on choosing the right contractor, landscaper, roofer, electrician, etc.
EEBA   Natural resource for timely & relevant publications for the building trade.
EPA   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Earth Lab   How to consume less & live more
Ecobunga   Your guide to green giveaways and deals
Eco-friendly Japan    Eco-products from Japan.  All have stories and philosophies of their own. 
EcoLogic Life   Green solutions: creating healthy home & work environments, Ventura
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Southern California Edison: Education, Information, Tips, & Rebates.  Edison solar_cells_panels_array_monocrystaline.jpgInternational’s heritage is based on three core values: integrity in our dealings; excellence in service;   and respect for all we serve and our fellow employees. To take us to the next level, we've added two values:  continuous improvement in our work and teamwork in our approach to the work.  For Edison International, the road   ahead is clear: to fulfill a heritage based on values that grew from our past, point the way to our future, and produce value for our customers & shareholders.

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Energy Star    Energy Star Programs:  Hotline and Distribution 
Green Choices   Consumer Reports greener choices
Green Key   LEED Certified & registered commercial & retail real estate. SustainableIndustries
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The Greenopia mission is a basic and big one: We set out to create a directory of eco friendly retailersbuygreen.jpg, services, and organizations and conducted extensive research on those  we  listed in the guide. This guide is not a paid directory; companies  cannot  pay to be included and all listees are included because they met our strict standards of eco-friendliness. They have already been selected for their sustainability.  Greenopia is your local guide to green living, products, or service areas that are now being compared with  "the best of the best."     

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Green Building    Green Building Alliance - Guidelines and Developments
Green Business   Green Business Resource 
Green B. Initiative   Goal is energy-efficient, healthy, and environmentally consisious construction
GREENGUARD   Environmental institute: Certifying products for low chemical emissions
Green It Yourself   Don't Just Do it Yourself. Green it Yourself. (tm)  Hundreds of Alternatives
Green Living Tips   Suggestions and information on living a greener lifestyle
Green Resources    Resources for helping you to live greener 
Green Building    Environments for Living. Encouraging energy-efficient construction practices 
Healthier Environs   Healthier environments for improving your life
HUB- Bay Area   A space for social innovators to work, meet, connect, & inspire
Janell Orsi    Environmental Resources.  Creating Community - Sharing Resources.
La Jolla Pacific   Practical solutions for builders going green 
Natural Building Network    Education, Regeneration, Community.  Resource for natural building info
Natural Home   Sustainable housing, passive solar, HTM(high thermal mass), DIY
NAHB   National Association of Home Builders:  The Voice of the Housing Industry
Ojai Valley Green Coalition   Working together to create an environmentally sustainable community in Ojai
Person to Person    Rent ANYTHING from or to ANYONE. Trade or cash barter site 
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The Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity andrainforest_500x333_07.jpg ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.  Green building doesn't have to cost the earth.  Use FSC-certified forest products.  "Innovative Solutions to Global Conservaation."

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REALGOODS    Your partner for solar evaluation, system installation, & Energy Monitoring. 
Saybrook   Graduate School. Research Cener.  A more humane & sustainable world.
Sharing Solutions    Possibilities of sharing are endless.  Build a sharing world.
Shelter Publications    Registry of environmental, green, and health books and e-publications
So Cal Gas   Go Green, Save Green. 45 Ways to Save Energy
Solar Living Institute    Solar Training for jobs in the new Clean, Green economy.
Sunset Resources   Sunset Magazine Green info at Sunset.com/butterflies. Oneblockdiet.com
Sustainable Bldgs.   Sustainable Buildings Industry Council
Sustainable Forests   Sustainable Forestry Initiative.  Green Building Council.  Certified Wood. 
Sustainable Indust.   The independent source for green business leaders. 
Tax Credits    Save money and energy with new tax credits for going "green"
U.S.Green Bldg.   U.S. Green Building Council:  Working to make green buildings available
Vernare    Consultant for sutainable living
Ventura Initiative   Ventura Environmental Green Initiative
     

 

 

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

 

Academy of Art   Academy of Art University - Interior Architecture & Design.  San Francisco
Boston Arch   Boston Architectural College.  Sustainable Design.  Online courses & certification.
Build It Green   Certified Green Building, Green Home Retrofitting & Remodeling Training.
Clayton College   Clayton College of Natural Health.  Educating the leaders of natural health.
Dominican U   Dominican University of California. Degrees & Programs in Sustainability.
Enviro-Education    Colleges & universities with environmental training degrees and study programs 
Evniro-Outreach     provide green jobs, workforce development, & foster a sustainable world
Goddard College   Low-residency education, designed to accommodate the lifestyles of working adults.
GreenBuilder   Differentiate Yourself in a challenging marketplace.  Become "Green Builder" certified.
Green Career   Green Career Institute.  Excellence in learning for a "green collar" workforce 
Green Corps    Training organizers amd provide training & support for environmental campaigns

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Living Environmental Living Arts. Poultney, Vt. Environmental Liberal Arts Degree. GreenMtnCollegeSnow.jpg Green Mountain College prepares students for productive, caring, and fulfilling lives by taking the environment as the unifying theme underlying its academic and co-curricular programs. Through a wide range of liberal arts and career-focused majors, the college fosters the ideals of environmental responsibility, public service, global understanding, and lifelong intellectual, physical, and spiritual development.

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Institute /GG   Institute at the Golden Gate.  Promoting Dialogue, collaboration & action
Meridian Univ.    Education that transforms.  Psychology and Creative Arts. 
NOAA    National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration - Channel Islands, CA 
Ocean Institute    Hands-on marine science, environmental education, & maratime history programs 
Oxnard College    Marine Center and Aquarium,  Fisherman's Wharf,  Channel Islands Harbor 
PPI   LEED Exam Prep classes and study materials
Presidio   Presidio Graduate School.  Executive Education in Sustainable Management.
Reach & Teach   Transforming the world throught teachable moments
Steiner College    Classes & professional training for artists, parents, seekers, and educators 
Solar Living   Solar Living Institute.  World class training.  Also see www.solarliving.org
     
     

 

 

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Green Events, Expos, & Conferences

 

Eco Factory   Green Events: Local, National, International.  Click schedule CALENDAR
Green West Expo   Green, Organic, & Enviro-friendly products & Services;  June 15, 2010, LA Biltmore
DWELL   The West Coast's largest Design Event.  Huge opportunity to learn about GREEN living 
     

 

 

   

Green Careers

 

Green Biz   Resources help companies integrate environmental responsibility into operations
Green Ca Jobs   California's only dedicated green job board.
Green Careers    #1 green Google green careers website. Comprehensive green job database
Green Career Central    How to find a green career and prosper in the evolving green economy
Great Green Careers   Connects employers and job seekers in the green jobs industries
Solar Living Careers   Green careers and job postings.  Links to green job listing sites 

 


 

 

 Green OR ELSE! 

(Possible message: "Don't mess with Mother Nature !)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Justin Miller, Action Real Estate