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Links

National Sustainable Living Projects

Center for a New American Dream
This website includes information on living consciously, buying wisely and making a difference. Junk mail, publications, books, institutional purchasing and even a back to school campaign are a few of the topics covered.

Simple Living America
At this site, you may take a test to measure your simplicity, learn about a PBS series titled, Simple Living with Wanda Urbanska, and learn about simplicity study circles.

Simple Living Network
At this website, find information about simplicity study groups, eco-living tools, simple-living tools, and books. News and events, a Simple Living newsletter, and links to many other related sites are found. This site also offers a huge range of books and other resources about simple living and related topics.

Sustainable Living Project
This website provides articles, videos, and information to help individuals make consumer decisions, and includes information about the Sustainable Living Triangle, which asks individuals to identify their economic, environmental and cultural values and then live by those values.

The World Bank Group
This is an excellent resource for high school and college students. It provides data on many countries...from particulate matter in the air (air pollution) to population to income. It is also worthwhile for teachers and younger students, especially as a companion to Peter Menzel's Material World.

Worldwatch Institute
Worldwatch conducts independent research to facilitate an environmentally sustainable and socially just society. This link goes directly to facts and trends on consumption.

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