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Here's your source for saving the world through the web!  This collection of links does not try to be complete, just inspirational.  Whenever Recycle Utah finds a link to something we care about and think is a valuable resource, we add it to this page.  Look for what you want in the following categories:

 

Utah Related

Utah Clean Air Alliance - Dedicated to safeguarding the right we all share to breath clean air.

The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance builds strong and lasting public support for wilderness preservation by focusing its attention on grassroots activists and public outreach campaigns.

Government and Media Contacts   This is how to get in touch with the people in charge.  Let them know what you think.

www.utahrecycles.org   Recycling Coalition of Utah

www.slvswmf.net   Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Facility

www.slcgov.com/publicservices/streets/recycleinfo.htm   Information on Salt Lake City's curbside recycling program (Obviously not available in Summit and Wasatch County, but interesting for reference.)

Bottle Bill   People in Utah are working on passing a container deposit law for the state.  This link will take you to a page with links to the bills and senators and representatives who are involved.  Bottle bills are already at work increasing recycling in 11 other states.

Recycling Market Development Zones   Tax credits are available to help support recycling efforts in Utah.  If your area is not in an existing zone, you may be able to have a new zone created.

www.eastcanyoncreek.org The East Canyon Creek watershed is located in Morgan and Summit counties of Utah's Wasatch range. The exploding population of Park City and the Snyderville Basin has strained the watershed resource and its downstream evironment.

www.sbwrd.org - Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District. We provide state-of-the-art wastewater collection and reclamation services for Park City, Utah, and the surrounding area.

Precycling

Precycling simply means thinking about the impact of what you buy before you buy it.  It's easy and has a huge impact.  As soon as you buy something, they'll make another one.  Choose wisely.  Check out these sites to learn more:

http://indianarecycling.org/precycle/ Good tips for precycling in your daily life.  Funded in part by a grant from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

http://www.region.halifax.ns.ca/wrms/precycling.html   The city of Halifax, Nova Scotia's site.  Check out their survey  "Are you a precycler."

Passaic County NJ-Precycling A thorough overview of precycling, and check out their "Environmental Shopping Tour".

Springfield MO-Precycling Look down their page for "Smart Alternatives"

http://www.planetpals.com/precycle.html   The planet pals are some cute little characters out to save the world.  This is a good site for kids with a top ten list of ways to precycle and a downloadable precycle shopping list.

Attitudes toward precycling A great site prepared by the grade nine class of Snow Lake (Manitoba, I think).  They did a study of waste and recycling in their town.

http://www.take5net.com/precycling.shtml A company selling a new type of sprayer that uses concentrates and reduces plastic bottle waste.  Another interesting perspective.

Environmental Defense - Precycling Article "How to shop for future generations"

General Waste and Recycling Information

http://www.grrn.org/ The Grass Roots Recycling Network's Mission is to eliminate the waste of natural and human resources -- to achieve Zero Waste. We utilize classic activist strategies to achieve corporate accountability for waste and public policies to eliminate waste, and to build sustainable communities.

http://www.obviously.com/recycle/ The internet consumer recycling guide.   "This guide attempts to cover everything an informed consumer should know about commonly recycled materials, in plain no-nonsense terms. A secondary purpose is to increase awareness of how materials should be marked for easy recycling."  A general but good perspective on recycling and how it works. 

http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/muncpl/facts.htm   The EPA's annual report on Municipal Solid Waste - lots and lots of info here.  Or, just check out EPA's home page for all sorts of resources:  http://www.epa.gov

http://www.nrc-recycle.org "The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and improvement of recycling, and also source reduction, composting and reuse by providing technical information, education, training, outreach and advocacy services to its members in order to conserve resources and benefit the environment."  (this is their mission statement verbatim)

http://www.informinc.org A New York based environmental research firm with information about Waste Prevention (check out the link under 'Primary Objectives')

http://www.ecocycle.org/   Eco-Cycle is one of the largest non-profit recyclers in the USA and was created 26 years ago by everyday residents who had a passionate belief in conserving natural resources.  Eco-Cycle started in Boulder, Colorado in 1976 making it one of the first 20 communities in the U.S. to offer curbside recycling.

http://www.cityofseattle.net/util/services/recycling/default.htm The city of Seattle's recycling information page.  They do not have the same requirements as we do, but their page has a lot of interesting information about recycling in general.  

http://www.wm.com   A major waste management company with an environmental focus.  Have a look around this web page to get a feel for what's going on in the business of waste management and recycling.

General Environmental Organizations

 Want to save the world?  Here's the place to start learning how.

The ReDirect Guide is a new breed of media company - one that is dedicated solely to creating innovative and effective media that encourages green living and sustainable communities...

http://www.gristmagazine.com   Grist is an online environmental magazine. Their credo: Pull no punches, take no prisoners, accept no advertising. Eschew the wealth and fame that so often seduce online environmental journalists. And try to have a better sense of humor than a pack of fur protesters.  Read, enjoy, learn.

http://www.earth911.org   "Making every day Earth Day!"  If you're looking for something to make the planet happy, here's a good place to start.  They have especially good activities for kids and teachers.

http://www.naturalstep.org/   The Natural Step provides a visionary blueprint for a sustainable world. Their upstream approach means they address problems at the source and turn them into opportunities for innovation. They work with some of the largest resource users on the planet to create solutions, models and tools designed to accelerate global sustainability.

http://www.enn.com/   The Environmental News Network helps educate the world about environmental issues. They offer timely environmental news, daily feature stories, audio, video, interactive quizzes, polls and more.

Turn the Tide   Make a difference you can measure.  Sign up today.

http://www.environmentaldefense.org/home.cfm    Environmental Defense, a leading national nonprofit organization representing more than 400,000 members since 1967, has linked science, economics and law to create innovative, equitable and cost-effective solutions to society's most urgent environmental problems.  Environmental Defense is dedicated to protecting the environmental rights of all people, including future generations. Among these rights are clean air and water, healthy and nourishing food, and a flourishing ecosystem.

Starry Night Lights (www.StarryNightLights.com) Starry Night Lights is committed to fighting light pollution. We offer the widest selection of ordinance compliant, night sky friendly outdoor lighting products for your home or business. Starry Night Lights... Saving The Night Sky... One Star at a Time!

Electronics Recycling

http://www.dellcom/recycle   Now you can recycle your old computers, monitors, printers and scanners no matter where you live!  For $7.50 per component ($15.00 for a computer and monitor) they will pick it up from your doorstep and get it recycled.  You do not have to be buying a new Dell.  They also have a donation program for good working equipment.  You need to pack the computer yourself, so drop by Recycle Utah and pick up the boxes and packing material you'll need.

The links below don't have any easy answers for Utah, but this is the state of electronics recycling in the country at this time:

Recycle small electronics & inkjet cartridges by mailing them for free!

http://www.eiae.org   "The Consumer Education Initiative (CEI) is a program developed by the Environmental Issues Council of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA). Its purpose is to inform consumers about recycling and reuse opportunities for used electronics."

http://www.nxtcycle.com   "America's premier electronic waste recycler, provides cost effective and environmentally safe waste management options for original equipment manufacturers, retailers, and city, county and state government agencies."

CD's, DVD's and Diskettes

http://www.greendisk.com/default.html   This company can recycle your old electronic media and manufactures new ones using the recycled materials.  Look for their products when you shop, too.  (There are two or three other companies that will recycle CD's, but none online.  Search for 'CD Recycling' if you don't like Greendisk.)

What about disposable DVD's?   

We, along with just about everyone else involved in waste reduction and recycling, are a little baffled by Disney Corporation's decision to start producing disposable DVD's!

Visit the Grassroots Recycling Network Action Center to let Disney know what you think.

Corporate Responsibility

http://www.responsibleshopper.org   Discover the good, the bad and the ugly behind the products you buy everyday — from clothing to shoes to toothpaste.  Searchable by company and brand name, or compare companies, investigate industries or research issues.

http://www.greenpages.org/   The largest directory of qualified green businesses available online! Search for over 25,000 products and services from 2,000 green companies - choose your state and your category. This is where to go to find the ones who are doing it right.

http://www.boycotts.org   'Nuff said.  This is one surprisingly effective way to enforce change.

http://www.coopamerica.org   The three links above are all from this organization - Co-op America's mission is to harness economic power -- the strength of consumers, businesses and the marketplace -- to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.

Plastic Recycling

http://www.resyk.net   This is the process used to turn Park City's mixed plastic (#2 solid color through #7) into Karma stones and other plastic products.

http://www.karmastones.com   These are the stones that you can buy right here at Recycle Utah, made from 100% park city trash!

http://www.rpp-usa.com   These are our other stepping stones and down spout gutters from Recycled Plastic Products in Bluffdale Utah.  You can buy these stones at Recycle Utah.

Pocket City is a company that takes the curbside plastics and scrap plastics and turns them into picnic tables, benches, parking stops, dimensional lumber, mailbox posts, skids, and many other items. http://www.pocketcityproducts.com

Recycled Products

Recycle Utah has reusable shopping bags for sale made from Fortrel EcoSpun - recycled plastic bottles. To learn more about EcoSpun visit the manufacturers website www.wellmaninc.com

http://www.amazingrecycled.com/    A company from Colorado who's mission is to provide alternative products made from recycled materials.  Lots of neat products and a great place to inspire ideas of your own.

Recycled Plastic Products Directory   The American Plastics Council and the Environment and Plastics Industry Council of Canada present the U.S. and Canadian Recycled Plastic Products Directory to assist private and public sector buyers in locating products made with or packaged in recycled plastic.  There are more than 1300 products in this list!   Buy recycled, close the loop.

Composting

Compost Guide   A comprehensive resource about making compost including instructions on how to compost, which materials to use, and how to deal with common composting problems.  The site has a very complete links page and includes a forum with discussions about composting.

Utah State University Extension yard and garden publications . Utah specific compost and mulch publications.

http://www.composters.com   This is a commercial site trying to get you to buy composters but they have so many composters I just had to include them.

http://www.wormdigest.org   This is the place to learn everything you ever dreamed you'd want to know about worms.  They have all the information you could need to set up vermicomposting in your home.  If you live in a small house or apartment and don't have a lot of room, this is the way to keep your kitchen waste out of the landfill and put it to use.

Mulch

Guide to Selecting a Garden Mulch   A guide to many different types of mulch on GardenGuides.com.  This page also has a method for calculating the amount of mulch you will require.

Using Mulches in Utah Landscapes and Gardens Another general information source on mulch (pdf format) from the Utah State University Extension.

http://www. rubberificmulch.com/   An interesting mulch option made in St. Louis Missouri from recycled truck tires.  The company claims that it lasts 10 years before needing replacement, won't wash away because it's 5 times heavier than wood and does not attract insects.  Rubberific mulch is available at Sutherland Lumber in Salt Lake City.

Water Information

http://www.worldwatermonitoringday.org   America's Clean Water Foundation and the International Water Association are inviting citizens and organizations from around the globe to share in the experience of water quality monitoring on World Water Monitoring Day 2003.  From September 18 to October 18, citizens throughout the world community will have an opportunity to monitor the quality of their local watersheds and enter the results of their efforts into an international database.

http://www.parkcity.org/citydepartments/water/index.html   Park City's water department page with information about local ordinances, water quality, water conservation and water code.  Worth a visit if only for the cool graphic on the main page!

http://www.conservewater.utah.gov   A great page by the Utah government with lots of information about conservation.  Includes a calendar of classes, customizable lawn watering guides, phone numbers to report water abuse and more.

http://www.eastcanyoncreek.org/ The East Canyon Watershed Committee is a coalition of public and private concerns that have a vested interest in restoring the East Canyon Creek watershed to a healthy state.  This is your back yard!

The following organizations are highly recommended by Dan McCool, director of the American West Center, as great places to get your feet wet in water education:

www.tu.org   Trout Unlimited's mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. 

www.utahrivers.org   The Utah Rivers Council is a community-based, grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to conservation and stewardship of Utah's rivers and sustainable, clean water sources for Utah citizens and wildlife for generations to come.

www.amrivers.org   American Rivers is a national non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy natural rivers and the variety of life they sustain for people, fish, and wildlife.

www.water-ed.org   The mission of the Water Education Foundation is to create a better understanding of water issues and help resolve water resource problems through educational programs.

Yard Care

http://www.plasticstyle.net   Great tips and information for greener gardening and yards.

http://www.parkcitynursery.com Our local nursery located on highway 224, specializing in high altitude gardening with emphasis on individual attention, putting the right plants, in the right place. Their website has a monthly newsletter, with July's issue featuring an article on drought tolerant plants.

http:// extension.usu.edu/cooperative/index.cfm/cid.255/ Utah State University Extension.  Publications organized by season covering a wide variety of garden and yard care topics.  Also see the link under 'compost' above.

http://www.dripworksusa.com/   DripWorks claims to be "the best source for quality drip irrigation and micro irrigation supplies for home owners, landscapers, greenhouse watering and farmers."  In-line drip irrigation systems are the best way to deliver water to your plants with pinpoint accuracy.  It's simple, efficient and saves money.  Check out this website to learn more and see what products are available.

Audubon at Home - Your backyard is part of the larger landscape you share with your human and wildlife neighbors.  Here are simple things you can do to create a healthier place to live for your families, your communities, and birds, plants, and other wildlife.

Clean Energy

www.kilowattours.org -Windpower / Energy Savings:  Kilowatt Ours is the story of my 18 month journey across the southeast United States to document our energy related problems and present viable solutions.

Blue Sky Program - Purchase wind power through the Blue Sky program. Electrify your home with wind power without having to buy your own windmill. It's as simple as can be!

Other

Science-Directory.net / Environment - Environment Web Directory


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