Green-living resources

Here are some good resources from our archives and links to others.

Tell the green from the greenwashed

A story by our The Seattle Times' environment reporter examines the "green selling machine" and gives tips on how to see past the greenwash.

seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008022511_greenmarketing28m.html

Tips for buying green — or not buying

Along with buying tips, we have an evaluation of green shopping Web sites in our archived story: seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw/2004356037_footwebresources20.html

Footprint last issue

Here's a link to Footprint's previous, spring issue, with a cover story on "Seven Wonders for a Cool Planet: Everyday Things to Help Solve Global Warming," a guide to organic wines, and the ultimate sustainable garden:

seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw/2008016979_footintro29.html

Recycling Resources

seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/PrintStory.pl?document_id=2004356038&zsection_id=2004078393&slug=footwebrecyclesources20&date=20080420

seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw/2008016983_footwebgreendictionary.html

Roundup of green books

What's good, what's a waste of money? Here's a helpful guide from OnEarth magazine by the Natural Resources Defense Council:

www.onearth.org/article/green-me?page=2

Gardening resources

Want to start a vegetable garden, or maybe to give your excess garden bounty to a food bank? Here are some good places to get info.

Green-building resources

Here's our archived resource list, whether you're building new or remodeling. seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw/2004356036_footwebhouseresources20.html

Food resources

Check here for a list of great resources for everything from reducing pesticide use, to finding restaurants that serve local, sustainable food.