Here's How to Get Started

At Realty World ALL STARS, we don't consider being environmentally conscious a trend — we see it as a way of life. We continue to explore ways to reduce our use of natural resources and minimize our impact on the environment.  Here are some resources to help you reduce your "footprint" and live "greener".

"Going Green" does not require major lifestyle changes nor do you need to invest a lot of money. And there are short term as well as long term financial benefits to making simple changes like: replace burned out lightbulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.  You'll experience immediate energy savings while you help the environment!

GREEN YAHOO
Yahoo has put together a good website with lots of good information and advice.

41 Pounds
Reclaim your mailbox! A service that eliminates 80-95% of unsolicited mailings for you.

Co-op America
An online co-op with a goal to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.

FLOR
FLOR provides versatile, practical and beautiful modular wall-to-wall carpet. Many FLOR designs are made from recycled or renewable resources and made in ways that don't require much energy.

Green Living
Information from the Natural Resources Defense Council on smart, sustainable growth for homeowners and builders.

U.S. Green Building Council
USGBC is your best connection to the people, knowledge, and tools you need to leverage green building throughout your business.

Living Green
A source for environmentally friendly building materials and interior furnishings.

National Green Pages
A "green" yellow page directory for socially and environmentally responsible products and services.

Sundance Channel's THE GREEN
The Green is television's first regularly-scheduled programming destination dedicated entirely to the environment.

The Green Guide
National Geographic's magazine for green living also has an excellent web site full of resources.

GreenPrint
GreenPrint is designed to save you money and help the environment by preventing waste pages from being printed. It is a FREE PROGRAM that creates PDF files as simple as Printing the Page!

Building Green
An independent publishing company committed to bringing our members accurate, unbiased, and timely green design information.

Energy Star Products
Products that use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment.

Sierra Club
1.3 million of your friends and neighbors, working together to protect our communities and the planet.

BikeWalk
Helping create bicycle-friendly and walkable communities across North America.

I Share Stuff
Saves money and reduces waste by helping you share with friends and family. Look here before you buy!

The Green Guide
National Geographic's magazine for green living also has an excellent web site full of resources.

Earth 911
Delivers actionable local information on the environment that empowers people to act locally, live responsibly and contribute to sustainability.

EcoTourism at Conservation International
Responsible travel to natural areas which conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people.

H2Ouse
Over 315 urban water suppliers, public advocacy organizations, and other interested parties concerned with water supply and conservation of natural resources.