Rochester Green Living

Eco Links


Green Building Links


www.buildinggreen.com
An independent publishing company committed to bringing our members accurate, unbiased, and timely green design information.

www.cordwoodmasonry.com
Earthwood Building School.  Teaching cordwood masonry since 1981.


www.sustainablebuild.co.uk/
A very comprehensive public interest website focused on green construction techniques and advice!

www.greenhomebuilding.com
A wide range of information about sustainable architecture and natural building

www.daycreek.com  
A web site devoted to cordwood building and living a more self-sufficient lifestyle

www.usgbc.org
United States Green Building Council

www.geocities.com/PicketFence/Garden/5945/index.html
Cordwood home

http://www.adobebuilder.com/
Information on building and owning an earth-wall home

http://www.papercrete.com/
A bookstore and education center on natural, green and alternative building methods & materials

 
http://www.homepower.com/home/
Home Power Magazine, information on sustainable design and energy.


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Renewable Energy Links


www.dos.state.ny.us/code/energycode/nyenergycode.htm
At this site you will be able to find information and assistance to help you with the energy conservation provisions of the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State.

www.nesea.org
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

www.NYSERDA.org
New York State Energy and Research Development Authority


www.NABCEP.org
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

www.nrel.gov/
National Renewable Energy Laboratory

www.ases.org
Nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies.

http://hes.lbl.gov/
Do it yourself energy audit

www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/
U.S. Department of Energy building technologies program

www.energysavers.gov
U.S. Government Web site you can find information to help you save energy in your home, business, or vehicle

Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation


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Sustainable Living Links

www.colorbrightongreen.org
The Green Brighton Task Force is a volunteer citizens’ committee established to advise the town on reducing its impact on the global climate.


www.projecthouse.vpweb.com
Information on how
reduce your eco-footprint with hundreds of tips, and website links to more info.  
This is a Rocheser based Website!


CEI: Center for Environmental Information
The Center for Environmental Information (CEI) is a private, nonprofit, educational organization, founded in Rochester.

Rochester Green Business Network
The RGBN is a network of like-minded businesses, institutions and environmental professionals, who share a mutual concern for the state of our environment.

RochesterEnvironment.com
The most comprehensive listing of environmental services and web sites on the Internet for the Rochester area.

Peaceful Organic Planet
Simple, economical solutions and ideas to help you create a healthier, greener and more natural life for yourself, your family and the Earth.

Center for Sustainable Living:  Genesee Valley / Finger Lakes Region
The Center for Sustainable Living recognizes the wisdom in natural systems that serve as models for ecological well-being. The Center provides a place for instructional programs and educational resources which integrate this knowledge into human ways of living.

TheUrbanHomesteaders.com
Documenting a Rochester, NY couple’s journey to living a sustainable lifestyle in the city.

www.lowimpactliving.com
Learn how to lower the
environmental impact of your home and your daily life.

www.thegreenguide.com
An online magazine featuring green living tips, product reviews, and environmental health news. Owned and operated by the National Geographic Society.

www.greenlivingonline.com
Green Living Online is here to help you make your environmental choices. Discover green products for your home and garden.

www.brockport.edu/gci

SUNY Brockport's Green Campus Initiative!

Golisano Institute for Sustainability at RIT
Learn more about the new Institute for Sustainability at RIT


www.41pounds.org
41pounds.org helps stop junk mail and protects the environment.


Rochester Healthy Living
Rochester Healthy Living (RHL) is a free publication designed to help readers attain a thriving lifestyle. Packed with helpful information on health, nutrition, and fitness, RHL encourages readers to achieve positive lifestyle changes.

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About Us

Our goal is to help lower the environmental impact of the homes and lives of those living in the greater Rochester area. To reach that goal we will provide workshops in sustainability, promote local green events, be a free local resource in sustainable information, and create connections to other green businesses/groups throughout New York. We hope we will be the first stop on your journey to a deeper understanding of sustainability.

Rochester Green Living Gallery

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