shopping

Author

Kate Rime

Chinook Book, the original Blue Sky Guide

When looking for green products it helps to return to the ol' Three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

Resources

Read Up!: 

The Consumer's Guide to Effective Environmental Choices, by Michael Brower & Warren Leon, Three Rivers Press, 1999.

The Better World Handbook: Small Changes That Make A Big Difference, by Ellis Jones, Ross Haenfler and Brett Johnson, New Society Publishers, 2007.

Act Locally!: 

Chinook Book, chinookbook.net

Do It Green! Directory, doitgreen.org/directory

Moss Envy, mossenvy.com

Recycled Products Guide, recycleminnesota.org/htm /ReProd.htm

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Mankato is a short 1-hour drive south of the Twin Cities. Rich in arts and recreation, Mankato was ranked 7th on the list of top ten "Dream Towns" nationwide by bizjournals.com. Mankato has a contiguous population area of 46,173. There is a trade area population of more than 300,000. The Greater Mankato area supports green initiatives through city, county, and independent business initiatives that strive to reduce the carbon footprint and move the area to greater sustainability. In 2007-2008, over 15,000 trees were purchased and planted through the Million Tree Project.

Author

JESSIE HOULIHAN

Do It Green! Minnesota

Let's face it: we live in a consumer society. Regardless of how self-sufficient we are, there are still things we purchase on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual basis. From our meals and morning coffee to the clothes we wear, our choices as consumers reflect our values in the marketplace. Whether looking for the best quality product, or one that has the least negative impact on the environment, research and education is the first place to start. The Goods & Services section of Do It Green! Magazine provides timely, pertinent, and fun information to assist