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Local Movements
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| Transition Network | A Transition Initiative (which could be a town, village, university or island etc) is a community-led response to the pressures of climate change, fossil fuel depletion and increasingly, economic contraction. |
| Fresh Off The Vine | Community garden (Friends in Gasca Gardens) in Tempe at the southeast corner of Warner and Bonarden |
| Rio Salado Permaculture Guild | Our Vision: To co-create a positive transition from unsustainable oil-based living to a sustainable regenerative lifestyle. To be a part of the global Permaculture and Transition Movement creating a future of interconnectedness and peace. |
| Open Green Map | Green Living Sites in your local community. A map system that lets you discover green living options and businesses in your area. Find things like farmers markets, neighborhood gardens, transportation and more. |
| FreeCycle | FREE: Great idea, All stuff here is free. If you have something you want to give or get for free, you announce it here with your crossroad information, and interested persons will contact you and coordinate a pickup. GREAT STUFF and very LOCAL. |
| Sustainability Town Hall | Channel 8 Sustainability Channel |
| Electric Auto Association – Phoenix Chapter | The Phoenix Chapter of the Electric Auto Association strives to advance electric vehicle (EV) awareness. |
| AZ Green Magazine | Arizona Green magazine where lifestyle meets sustainability |
Garden and Landscape
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| Fruit Trees In AZ | Deciduous Fruit & Nuts for the Low Desert Study performed by the University of Arizona |
| Gardening | What to plant in Arizona |
| Native Seeds Search | Native Seeds of the southwest Great low water needs, and healthy |
| Xeriscape | Learn about Xeriscape in Arizona |
Eating Healthy
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| Bountiful Baskets | Get Fresh veggies and fruit for lots less, organic available also. Lots of locations throughout the valley. |
| Desert Roots Farm | Community Supported Agriculture Buy local produce |
| Superstition Farm | Dairy and Egg Coop |
| Farmers Markets | Farmers market in Arizona |
| Chow Locally | Bringing local farms local tables |
| Local Harvest | Directory of locally produced food and products |
| McClintock Fountains Farmers Market | McClintock Fountains Farmers Market |
| Chandlers Farmers Market | Downtown Chandler Farmers Market |
| Gilbert Farmers Market | Gilbert Farmers Market |
Energy and Water
Provided below are links to various sites that provide information on saving water and energy. The Federal government provides tax incentives to install solar panels, solar hot water heaters, and energy efficient house components (windows and doors).
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| IRS Tax Credits | Energy Tax Credits overview – Solar, Electric/Plug-in Car, Hot Water Heaters, Insulation |
| AZ dept of revenue | Water Conservation System Tax Credit for AZ – 25% of cost of system |
| Home Energy Saver | Government website setup to help the home owner make there home more energy efficient. Great resource for house energy |
| Energy Savers | Government site setup to help provide information on energy saving methods and products. |
| Efficient Windows Collaborative | Website designed to help you determine what type of window to install in your house |
| Arizona Goes Solar | Information on energy savings programs here in Arizona. This is a must-vist site if you are considering solar. |
| SRP Solar | SRP Solar Energy programs information |
| SRP Water | Water Conservation information and resources |
| APS Green | Green programs in APS |
| Water Conservation | Water Conservation in Arizona, Xeriscape and many other water conservation resources |
| American Solar | Solar panel sales and installation |
| Solar City | Solar panel sales and lease plans – If you can’t afford the large capital required to outright buy your own solar panels lease them and still save on electricity. |
| Calculate Rainwater Capture | Shows how to calculate the amount of rainwater that can be collected for a specified rainfall. |
| Harvest Rainwater | Resource for rainwater harvesting |
| Electric Cars | Electric Cars guide |
| EV Project | Find out how to participate in the Electric Vehicle project here in Arizona. |
| Plug In Cars | Website about electric cars |
Transportation
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| Valley Metro | Bus and Light Rail in the Phoenix metro area |
| Share the Ride | Carpool in the Phoenix metro area |
Information
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| The Transition Handbook | Free digital copy of the Transition Handbook by Rob Hopkins |
| Plan B 4.0 | Free digital copy of “Plan 4.0 : Mobilizing to save Civilization” by Lester Russell Brown |
| Chris Maternson | Companion website to the Crash Course book by Chris Martenson |
Miscellaneous
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| Project Gutenberg | FREE: eBooks of various formats - Thousands of books |
| Catalog Choice | Stop Direct Mail, phone book delivery and Credit Card solicitations |
| Gazelle | Cash for your electronics, Free recycle for many electronics |
| Energy Circle | Energy Circle aims to be the best place for gathering the information you need on good, cost-effective energy efficient products. We'll give you the 411 on sensible, realistic and money-saving steps for your home, and provide access to the best products on the market |
