Welcome to Shop/Trade/Give!
SHOP
You can't shop your way green, but let's face it: Everyone needs stuff sometimes. The following links can help you be a savvy, conscientious, and stylish green shopper.
Planet Green Shop Whether you're looking for a new pair shoes or to build out your green library, at Planet Green we've got you covered. Live the eco-friendly life with these toys, gadgets, and home accessories.
TreeHugger's BuyGreen Guides When the time comes to replace your favorite shoes, home furnishings, or kitchen utensils, we're here to help you do it green. These well-curated guides offer the best sleek, modern, low-impact options.
Discovery Store Hundreds of eco-friendly products-from toys to T-shirts to books-that will help you live the green life.
TreeHugger's Top 5 lists An educated consumer is a smart consumer. Do your research with out lists of favorite products in a variety of categories from shoes to toothbrushes.
TreeHugger Gift Guide This gift guide will help you find something for everyone on your list.
Scryve Get the background on companies before you buy.
Why buy at all when you can "shop" for free stuff on Freecycle.com, an online community used locally to connect people getting rid of things they no longer want with the people who need and want the goods.
TRADE
Why buy when you can swap? Trading goods saves money and natural resources-and you could even make a friend or two.
Craigslist The message boards at Craigslist are one of the Web's best resources for buying, selling, or trading just about anything in dozens of cities worldwide.
Swapagift.com Got unused gift cards lingering from the holidays? This site allows users to buy, sell, or swap them for ones they really want.
Couch Surfing Project Why stay at a hotel when you lighten your travel impact and improve your experience by staying with a local? This site connects global travelers.
If you've got kids, you've got stuff. At Zwaggle, you can give your gently used things to other families in return for points that then allow you to obtain "new" things for your own family.
GIVE
Giving back is a great way to connect with nature or people. Whether you've got time or money to give, these organizations (many of which are Planet Green's NGO partners) are great places to share the love.
Kiva connects everyday people to entrepreneurs in the developing world who need micro-loans. A small investment from you can make a world of difference.
Working in 10 countries, the Seva Foundation provides financial resources and technical expertise to help communities build sustainable solutions to poverty and disease.
Freecycle As mentioned above, one person's trash is another's treasure. Give and get great free stuff from people in your local area with this awesome website.
Volunteer Match Looking for a great place to volunteer? This is the perfect place to get started. Our NGO Partners, listed below, are terrific places to donate or volunteer!
Ashoka is a global community of social entrepreneurs who create solutions for critical world issues, and inspire citizens to take action.
Earth Pledge works with businesses, communities and the government to cost-effectively implement sustainable practices.
Earth Watch Institute puts scientific field research into the hands of the people-to educate and enact social and environmental change.
Environmental Media Association promotes environmental awareness by leveraging the entertainment industry.
Global Green was founded by President Gorbachev and seeks to resolve problems with climate change, weapons of mass destruction, and clean drinking water.
Global Inheritance uses fresh and inventive campaigns to make activism and progressive social change appealing to today's younger generation.
National Wildlife Federation encourages Americans to protect wildlife by confronting global warming and restoring natural habitats.
Ocean Conservancy empowers citizens to save the world's oceans through research, education and advocacy.
Oceana is the largest international ocean advocacy group committed to protecting and restoring the world's oceans and its inhabitants.
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