SHOPPING AND FOOD WEB RESOURCES

 

Websites

 

http://zzyx.ucsc.edu/casfs/index.html

A research, education, and public service program at the University of California, Santa Cruz, dedicated to increasing ecological sustainability and social justice in the food and agriculture system.

 

Enough

www.enough.org.uk/

An anti-consumerism resource.

 

One World

www.oneworld.net

An international organization committed to a world where resources are shared fairly and sustainably, where human rights are nurtured and protected, and where democratic governance structures enable people to shape their own lives.

 

www.recycledartworks.com

Art supplies that are recycled.

 

Green Restaurant Association

www.dinegreen.com

Working to create an environmentally sustainable food service industry.

 

www.ecomall.com

Earth’s largest on-line Environmental Shopping Center.

 

www.greenmarketplace.com

An on-line shopping center with environmentally friendly products.

 

www.globalissues.org

A resource for issues like consumerism, global impacts of consumption, and resource allocation.

 

Agencies and Organizations

 

The Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association

www.biodynamics.com

It is a non-profit, membership organization and is open to the public. The association has an educational focus and conducts conferences, workshops and seminars. The Association also publishes books and a quarterly journal, BIODYNAMICS.

 

Community Supported Agriculture

www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/csa

This site gives you access to all of the CSA farmers in the U.S., plus information on what CSA is, how it works, and its benefits.  Great resource for anyone considering using CSA.

 

Cooportunity, Santa Monica

www.cooportunity.com

Located on 1525 Broadway Ave.  A natural food grocer, with classes and discounts available for members.  Offers many delicious, healthy organic foods, and a wide array of environmentally-friendly personal care products.  Product info, goals of Co-op and event calendar available on site.

 

Eco-Labels

www.ecolabels.org

A guideline for checking the correct standard of consumer labels – really great site to keep you updated on food (and other product) labels.

 

Green Peace, Web Mater Green Peace USA

http://www.truefoodnow.org/shoppersguide/labeling.html

Gives lists of hundreds of foods that either do or do not contain Genetically Engineered ingredients.  Also gives information on why to avoid GE foods.

 

Green Restaurant Association

www.dinegreen.com

Really awesome site that lets  you find green restaurants in your area. Great for anyone interested in eating good food AND contributing to environmental quality at the same time!

 

Organic Express

www.organicexpress.com

A really great grocery delivery service.

 

Social Venture Network

www.svn.org

“SVN is a community of leaders, company founders, private investors and key influences, who share a commitment to building a just and sustainable world through business.”  Great site for anyone interested in learning how businesses can “go green”.

 

Sweatshop Watch

www.sweatshopwatch.org

This is a great non-profit organization working to eliminate sweatshops, along with activating issues of individual rights.

 

Whole Foods Market

www.wholefoodmarkets.com

A natural and organic food retailer.  Website has recipes, health information, related issues and actions, and a listing of all store locations.