The Story of Stuff

The Story of Stuff: Check out Anne Leonard’s amazing 20 minute animation about the life cycle of manufactured goods at www.storyofstuff.com

Zero Waste America

This comprehensive website is devoted to educating visitors on the state of waste management in the U.S. and what you can do about it. A great place to learn about the challenges we face – and solutions we need – from a national perspective.

http://www.zerowasteamerica.org

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance

Since 1974, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance has been working to enable communities with tools to increase economic effectiveness, reduce wastes, decrease environmental impacts and provide for local ownership of the infrastructure and resources essential for community well-being.

http://www.ilsr.org/

BALLE (The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies)

BALLE is North America's fastest growing network of socially responsible businesses, comprised of over 80 community networks with over 21,000 independent business members across the U.S. and Canada. With roots in Bellingham, BALLE is changing the way businesses think.

http://www.livingeconomies.org/

The ReStore

Bellingham’s RE Store is a leader in the local used building materials industry and has been at the forefront of the local ReUse movement since 1993.

http://www.re-store.org/index.php

Sustainable Connections

Whatcom County-based Sustainable Connections is a national phenomena, recognized as a leader in the national sustainability movement. Learn about programs like Sustainable Business Development, Green Building, Food & Farming, Energy Efficiency and Think Local First.

http://sustainableconnections.org/

Transition Whatcom

In response to peak oil and climate change, the Transition movement emphasizes resilient communities and “powering down”.