Welcome to the Links page!
Here you'll find a growing list of resources to help you unstuff your life and get on with the things that really matter.
Every effort has been made to ensure that these links are accurate and 'live' at publication. Our attorney told us to state that "we take no responsibility for bad links or less-than-helpful reception."
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Whether you're working the 3R's, the 5R's or can barely manage one R -- you'll find places in your local community ready to help you lighten your load. Dig in, let go and live large ... all while reducing your carbon footprint!
- National Resources
- Detroit
- Houston
- Marin County, CA
- New York
- Provincetown & Cape Cod
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Washington, DC
National Resources
These organizations offer their services across the U.S. Follow these links to interact with them or to find a local chapter or division.
29 Gifts
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc.
Citizens Commission on Human Rights
Eco-Cycle: Take recycling to the next level.
Elder Wisdom Circle: Missing your grandparents and wishing you could get some good advice? Try these folks!
Giving Circles: Like to give and want to make a bigger impact? Consider creating a giving circle with other like-minded folks.
HUD’s Housing and Rental Assistance
Kiva Loans
Loose Fill Packaging Recycling
Making Home Affordable Program
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Philanthropy Indaba: For philanthropists looking to get out of the board room and into the field.
Reuse A Shoe: Nike steps up to recycle sneakers
Souls 4 Soles: No more shoes in landfill or hanging off lamp posts!
Trade A Favor: The perfect response to,"Hey, can you just do me a favor?," Point 'em here and set 'em loose!
USDA’s Nutrition Assistance Programs
Volunteer Match: Got some time to share but not sure who needs you? Check this out.
For our friends in the UK:
Sita UK
Mommy Blogs
Virginia
Detroit
My hometown! Here's some orgs that are doing great work in the Motor City.
Recycle Here!
City of Detroit's Recycling Page
Houston
Check out these sites for your H-town organizing needs.
City of Houston's Recycling Page
NY Times Article about Houston's lack of recycling -- c'mon, Houston, step up!
Marin County, CA
Check out these orgs north of San Francisco -- lots of help available here!
New York
My adopted hometown. The city that never sleeps has tremendous variety in the orgs that deal with stuff.
NYC Recycle: NYC's on it. You'll find what to recycle and where, including composting and electronic waste. Rock on!
Urban Garden Center: This neighborhood garden center has a community compost drop off.
Provincetown & Cape Cod
Look no further for some great New England spirit and assistance. These folks are waiting to hear from you.
