Tool Box

Tool Box

Ever wanted to know where to find your local recycling center? Have you considered figuring our your carbon footprint?

In the Creative Citizen Toolbox, you will find the green resources available in your local community to make going green convenient.


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Carbon Calculators

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http://www.lowimpactlivin...

Learn more about global warming and environmental impacts as well as calculate your environmental im

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http://makemesustainable....

The tools to assist in taking action while helping visualize and contextualize individual impacts.

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http://www.myfootprint.or...

Know how much natural resources it takes to support the life you currently live - inspires change!

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Energy Calculators

Wind Survey
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http://www.awstruewind.co...

This tool is capable of designing/optimizing wind projects & calculate energy production!

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Photovoltaic Array Calculator
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http://www.wattsun.com/mi...

Use this tool to calculate noontime sun angles any day of the year to determine your sun array!

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Energy Recommendations
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http://wattbot.com

Learn how to be more energy efficient integrate renewable energy & save money tailored to you!

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Food

Organic Food Guide
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http://www.foodnews.org/

The Shopper's Guide informs you about the choices that can be made to reduce pesticides in your diet

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Seafood Watch List
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http://www.montereybayaqu...

Regional pocket guides to help you choose ocean-friendly seafood wherever you live or travel.

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Farmer’s Market / Organic Food
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http://www.organic.org/st...

An easy way to find organic food and local farmer's markets.

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Green Search Engines

Green Search Engine
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http://in.znout.org/

Make your Internet searches CO2 neutral with Znout.

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Green Search Engine
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http://us.forestle.org/en...

With Forestle you can save 0.1 yd² of rainforest with each search.

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Green Search Engine
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http://greenmaven.com

Find everything you need in the world of green on this search engine dedicated to all things green!

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Rebates/Incentives/Tax Credits

SoCal Gas
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http://www.socalgas.com/r...

Place to find money-saving rebates on qualifying energy-efficient appliances or upgrades for your ho

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LA Dept of Water & Power
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http://www.ladwp.com/ladw...

Place to find what rebates, savings, and programs are available for LA's water and Power Dept.

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Local State Incentives
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http://www.dsireusa.org

Providing state, local, utility, and federal incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency.

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Waste and Recycle Finder

LA Solid Waste Public Works
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http://dpw.lacounty.gov/e...

This site helps you determine where and how to better dispose of all of your waste in Los Angeles.

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Recycle Finder
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http://earth911.com

Your resource in California to find local facilities to recycle paper, metal Hax Mat, E-Waste....

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Upcycle Terracycle Brigade
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http://terracycle.net

Turn trash into money, send your wrappers to your local brigade while eliminating more landfills!

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Water Calculator

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http://h2oconserve.com

Learn what your water footprint is, while taking into account all the easy ways to save water daily!

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