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Energy Saving & Green Living Information
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Green, green, green. The adjective is everywhere; the lifestyle is not. Not yet, anyway. There's much to learn, as with anything new. But it need not be a daunting task.
'Going green' means making changes to your way of life. It means pursuing knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles, which can help protect the environment and sustain its natural resources for current and future generations.
Below are a few simple steps to help preserve the environment, reduce energy use, and help get you on the road to 'Being Green'. Please take advantage of all the information and resources on this site for more details and other ways you can make a difference.
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Arkansas Government Resources
Arkansas Energy Office
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
Energy Efficiency Arkansas
Office of State Procurement
Federal Government Resources
U.S. Department of Energy - The official Web site for the U.S. Department of Energy
Energy Savers - U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Clean Cities - U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - U.S. Department of Energy
Energy Star - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy
The White House - Energy and Environment
U.S. Green Building Council - Arkansas Chapter of the U.S. Green Building council
Earth 911 - your one-stop shop for all you need to know about reducing your impact, reusing what you’ve got and recycling your trash
Green Communities - your portal to tools and information on the best strategies, programs and policies to reduce your environmental footprint
EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
UNICOR - Federal Prison Industries, Respecting the environment is just good business
Energy Information Administration - Official energy statistics from the U.S. Government
Conservatree - Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs, Expert advice and leadership in paper choices
Securing a Clean Energy Future - National Governor's Association
Other Resources in Arkansas
Green Central Arkansas - Green Central Arkansas is a green information clearinghouse for governments and public agencies
Keep Arkansas Beautiful - Inspiring and educating individuals to prevent litter, recycle and keep Arkansas beautiful.
Recycling
Electronics Reuse and Recycling - Solid Waste Management Division - Recycling Branch, Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
Arkansas Recycling Coalition - The Arkansas Recycling Coalition (ARC) unites large and small companies, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals in a common effort to promote reduce, reuse, and recycling education and programs.
Little Rock Recycles - Little Rock Recycles is an initiative by the City of Little Rock in partnership with Waste Management to increase residential recycling participation.
Recycle This! - Regional Recycling & Waste Reduction in your area
Keep Arkansas Beautiful - Recycling and waste reduction
Alternative Fuel
Arkansas Renewable Energy Information - Arkansas Energy Office
Biodiesel Retailers - Arkansas Bio-Fuels Enterprises LLC
Carpooling
eRideshare
This is a free service for connecting carpoolers who commute locally, as well as for longer-distance travelers going the same direction.
Metroplan (arkRide.com)
Metroplan is a joint program of the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Council of Local Governments in Central Arkansas. The arkRide.com system is a free, Web-based, ride-matching service for commuters in Central Arkansas. The system matches commuters based on proximity to origin, destination, and travel route, as well as time schedules and ride-sharing preferences. In addition to carpooling, the arkRide.com system facilitates transit-, bike-, and walk-buddy matching, as well as vanpool-service requests.
State Employee VanPool
The A.S.E.A./SEBCO VanPool provides safe, economical, and convenient commuting for individuals who work in specific areas of Little Rock.
Global Warming
Governor’s Commission on Global Warming