Conservation Products
Box 2180
Waterbury, CT 06722-2180 Phone: (203)755-0158
Issues: energy; economics; appropriate technology; conservation. Description: "We are a trade publication for the solid fuel industry. The appliances these folks produce help the little guy reduce the greenhouse effect by improving efficiency. We're a resource catalog." Feature articles for retailers of alternative energy products: wood, coal, and fireplace products and services. Interviews with successful retailers, stressing the how-to. B&W photos. Contacts(s): Ed Easley (Editor) Price: $3/ea. Subscriptions: $32/yr. Frequency: 12/yr. Circulation: 14M. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Survival News Service
Box 41834
Los Angeles, CA 90041-0834 Phone: (213)255-9502
Affiliate: Survival News Service. Issues: urban; education; agriculture; environment; economics; energy; spiritual; recycling; cooperatives; conservation; appropriate technology. Description: "Focus: To educate city dwellers in realistic, practical ways to 'survive' (re, earthquake preparation, arrest crime, economic survival, city gardens, compost pits, alternative energy, wild foods, etc.)." Co-ops, credit unions, recycling, etc. Strong spiritual focus. Ways to walk lightly on the Earth and lower our impact on an individual level. Other Resources: Lectures, wild food outings, survival outings, classes. A small line of top quality products and books also available. Contacts(s): Christopher Nyerges, Vernon Devans Publisher: Survival News Service. Page#: 12. Price: $1/ea. Subscriptions: $8.50/yr. Frequency: 4/yr. Circulation: 2.5M. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Established: 1980. Type: periodical; journal. Source: Macrocosm USA.
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, #535
Washington, DC 20036-5504 Phone: (202)429-8873
Affiliate: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Issues: energy; conservation. Description: A guide to different devices and ways to save energy around the home. Packed full of information and helpful products that you can really use. Contacts(s): Liz Burke (Chairman) Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 14140, Dept. FR
Madison, WI 53714-0140 Phone: (608)277-2900
Affiliate: Earth Care Paper Company. Issues: environment; conservation; forests; recycling; green consumer. Description: Products made from recycled paper including note cards, stationery, gift wrap, copy paper, computer and printing paper. Catalog includes short news items on recycling legislation in various regions of the country, and the environmental and political implications of irresponsible waste disposal. Offers holiday and special occasion cards, along with stationery featuring wildlife and nature designs. Other Resources: Free catalog, wholesale and retail. See RECYCLE! (periodicals). Contacts(s): John Magee Price: Free. Member of: Co-op America. Office Address: 100 S. Baldwin, Madison, WI Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
490 E. Main St.
Lake Zurich, IL 60047-2578 Phone: (708)540-6770
Issues: environment; economics; animal rights; hazardous waste; conservation. Description: Offers the opportunity to build a successful business while saving the environment. It features a catalog of over 100 products which are environmentally safe and part of everyday life. Products can be sold full or part-time without paperwork, inventory, or collecting money. Environmentally sound products for home or office. Cruelty-free personal care products, household cleaners, post-consumer recycled paper. Other Resources: Catalog. Contacts(s): Tim Dern Page#: 24. Price: $1/ea. Type: business; catalog. Source: Eco-Expo.
433 14th St. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560-2957 Phone: (218)236-7374
Issues: environment; urban; waste management. Description: Marketing firm which helps individuals, businesses, and cities with practical solutions to environmental problems such as safe food, water conservation, buying recycled products, composting and gardening, energy conservation, and wildlife preservation. It focuses on waste reduction (garbage prevention), the only long-term solution to the waste glut and pollution problems. Our work includes public education, consulting, research, and project development. Contacts(s): Lilias Jones (Chairman) Established: 1988. Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
c/o Island Press
Box 7
Covelo, CA 95428-0007 Phone: (202)232-7933
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer; recycling. Description: "The Complete Guide To Small Business Opportunities." Covers opportunities in recycling, energy conservation, personal care products, safe food, and investment services. Offers practical information, including market size, growth potential, and capital requirements. Directory of resources and index. Contacts(s): Stephen J. Bennett (Author) Publisher: John Wiley & Sons. Published Date: 1991. Page#: 308. Price: $17.95 paper; $34.95 cloth. Other:Orders (800)828-1302. Type: reference; guide. Source: Macrocosm USA.
5632 Van Nuys, #310
Van Nuys, CA 91401-4602
Issues: politics; environment; agriculture; justice; conservation; hemp; forests; criminal system. Description: Not only do they extoll the medical benefits (helps cataracts), but Hemp can grow fast and effectively as a replacement for trees in the making of paper, chipboard and other building products. It has been demonstrated that much of the deforestation going on today could be avoided by growing Hemp crops. Commercial Hemp has insignificant amounts of THC, the psychogenic substance that has made it necessary for its criminalization. Of course, this group also believes this should be legalized. Contacts(s): Jack Herer (Director) Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
180 S. Highland Ave.
Ossining, NY 10562 Phone: (914)941-1752
Issues: environment; economics; green consumer; recycling; forests; conservation. Description: Manufactures products from recycled newspaper: notepads, blank books, gift and home products. Contacts(s): John Rossi Additional Address: 180 S. Highland Ave., Ossining, NY 10562 Type: business. Source: Macrocosm USA.
RR #1, Box 286
Lawrence, KS 66044-9779 Phone: (913)842-1943
Issues: energy; environment; recycling; conservation; renewables. Description: Developing and manufacturing products which offer a "waste-to-energy" concept which avoids depletion of the Earth's resources. Invented the "Black Jack Firebox," which burns waste materials for heat. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
374 Maple Ave. E
Vienna, VA 22180-4718 Phone: (703)255-2300
Issues: environment; forests; conservation. Description: Nationwide independent association of small private woodland owners devoted entirely to non-industrial private forestry. NWOA is independent of the forest products industry and forestry agencies. It works with all organizations to promote non-industrial forestry and represents private landowners on wildlife, forests, and resource issues. Provides technical assistance. Other Resources: Newsletter, WOODLAND REPORT; see NATIONAL WOODLANDS MAGAZINE. Contacts(s): Dr. Keith A. Argow (President/CEO) Dues: $15/yr. Established: 1983. Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Box 1049
Boulder, CO 80306-1049 Phone: (800)488-2088
Issues: energy; economics; green consumer; efficiency; conservation. Description: Energy-efficient computers, printers, fax machines, anti-radiation screens and low emission monitors. Computer, printer, copier, fax, telephone, modem, and scanner all in one efficient unit. Environmentally appropriate office equipment and office products, recycled fax paper, sticky notes, etc., (303)444-1476. Type: business; computer. Source: Eco-Expo.
6219 Rockcliff Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90068-1651 Phone: (310)396-3135
Issues: education; environment; childhood. Description: Presents products committed to the enhancement of human life..."Peace Pebbles," a peaceful conflict resolution game and a new approach to a timeless tradition. Island Press, renowned for its library of books for better conservation and management. B.Y.O.B., environmentally compatible products with style for home and office., (800)347-WICK. Publisher: Island Press. Type: business. Source: Eco-Expo.
966-M Mazzoni St., #4B
Ukiah, CA 95482 Phone: (800)762-7325
Affiliate: Real Goods Trading Company. Issues: energy; environment; solar; science; appropriate technology; conservation. Description: The most complete work on independent power production ever assembled. Nine chapters on everything you need to disconnect from the utility company -- solar, electric, wind, hydro, propane refrigeration, instantaneous water heating, composting and low flush toilets. The Sourcebook is $16 refundable on the first $100 order. Other Resources: Solar panels and other alternative energy products, do-it-yourself housing kits, 12-volt appliances, books, music, toys - anything for the new pioneer! Contacts(s): Jeff Oldhan (Sales Manager), Bev F. Milone (Customer Service Manager), (707)468-9214. Page#: 420. Price: $16/ea. for Sourcebook. Frequency: 6/yr. for catalogs. Circulation: 400M. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business; catalog. Source: Macrocosm USA.
2410 Harrison St.
San Francisco, CA 94110-2711 Phone: (415)824-6010
Issues: energy; environment; appropriate technology; efficiency; conservation. Description: "Easy-to-use products for the home and garden. Now you can save energy and resources without sacrificing lifestyle. For instance, one new bulb replaces an ordinary incandescent and saves 55 gallons of oil over its lifetime. The same bulb uses only a quarter of the energy that a regular incandescent would. The catalog includes lights, timers, solar and recycling products, gift ideas and more." Type: business; catalog. Source: Utne.
RFD Box 751
Addison, ME 04606 Phone: (207)497-2204
Issues: energy; solar; conservation; appropriate technology. Description: Manufacturers solar electric products in an alternative energy workshop, including hybrid modules for both electricity and hot water, and solar battery rechargers. Other Resources: Free brochure, wholesale and retail. Member of: Co-op America. Type: business. Source: Co-op America Quarterly.
2704 12th Ave. South
Nashville, TN 37204-2506 Phone: (515)297-2269
Issues: environment; economics; energy; conservation; planning; architecture; green consumer. Description: In order to provide alternative methods and materials that are safer and more environmentally sensitive for planners, architects, engineers, public officials and consumers when making critical building decisions, a new national coalition is forming to provide a catalog and to suggest workable and affordable alternatives. Attention given to the impact of the use and manufacture of construction products on the economy; and jobs to enable long-range planning. Other Resources: Resource Package available. Contacts(s): Charles A. Howell III Type: organization. Source: Macrocosm USA.
Center for Marine Conservation
Box 810
Old Saybrook, CT 06475-0810 Phone: (800)227-1929
Affiliate: Center for Marine Conservation. Issues: environment; conservation; fundraising. Description: "A full-color catalog presented by the Center for Marine Conservation, contains decorative items, educational products, prints, and sculptures. Proceeds are used to fund marine conservation efforts." Page#: 48. Tax Status: Nonprofit. Type: business; catalog. Source: Utne.
4000 E. Union Pacific
Los Angeles, CA 90023 Phone: (213)262-6131
Issues: environment; recycling. Description: Products which are environmentally safe. Offers our consumers a wide variety of recycled products such as: paper, chemicals and water conservation systems. Type: business. Source: Eco-Expo.