Updated 4/2008

The Official International Earth Day Site
Information on the founder of Earth Day, the original Earth Charter, and more.

The Green Apple Music Festival
America's largest Earth Day celebration, taking place at Lincoln Park Zoo. Click the Chicago link in the center, for local information.

Green Festival Chicago
Take in more than 300 exhibits in the nation's largest eco-mall, including everything from solar panels to fashion.

Kane County Recycles
Electronics & Books Recycling Days, Used Motor Oil Program, Used Tire Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste.

Habitat for Humanity Restore, Elgin
A building materials reuse center benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley. ReStore accepts donated new and gently used goods from retailers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors and homeowners. Building supplies are then sold, at greatly reduced prices, to the general public.

Fox Valley Electric Car Association
The northern Illinois chapter of the Electric Auto Association. Learn more about electric transportation.

Personal Emissions Calculator
Calculate your personal greenhouse gas emissions or your family's greenhouse gas emissions. Explore actions you can take to lower your emissions while reducing your energy and waste disposal costs.

FuelEconomy.gov
Developed by the DOE and EPA, this fuel economy web site contains an electronic version of the Fuel Economy Guide and features updated fuel economy data for new and used passenger vehicles dating back to 1985, allows side-by-side vehicle comparisons, and offers fuel-saving tips. It also contains vehicle-specific air pollution emissions information and safety ratings, and provides links to car buying web sites.

Greener Choices
Consumer Reports® lists green products and information for the earth-friendly consumer.

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