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Creation Care
www.creationcare.org
Resources to help care for God's creation.

www.esa-online.org
Creation care topics and resources from Evangelicals for Social Action.

Energy-efficient Home Products
www.buyenergyefficient.org
A consumer guide to buying energy efficient products for the home.

www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/calculators/homes.html
Calculators to help you evaluate your home's energy use and the need for energy-efficient improvements.

Green Power
www.eere.energy.gov/greenpower
Check out the latest news and information on renewable electricity available in your area.

Fuel Economy Ratings
www.fueleconomy.gov
Find cars that protect the environment and save you money. Info on advanced technology, gas mileage tips and car-by-car fuel ratings.

Energy Conservation And Environmental Stewardship
www.earth911.org
Resources on energy conservation, green shopping, finding a recycling center and more.

www.epa.gov/climate change/emissions/ind_calculator.html
An online calculator to estimate your greenhouse gas emissions and actions to lower them.

www.realmama.org
Informs and educates mothers and families about how to integrate environmental stewardship into everyday life and how to achieve general wellness through environmentally friendly products and activities.

Recycling
www.recycling-revolution.com
Recycling basics and benefits, how to get started, crafts from trash, composting and more.

www.freecycle.org
A national nonprofit network of people who donate their reusable items to a group in their area and reduce landfill waste.

Eco-Friendly Products and Services
www.greenpeople.org
An online directory of eco-friendly products (including baby items), services, organizations and events.

www.localharvest.org
Find farmers' markets, family farms and other sources of locally grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, etc.

www.seventhgeneration.com
Nontoxic and environmentally safe household products.

Books
Our Father's World: Mobilizing the Church to Care for Creation by Edward R. Brown: A passionate and practical assessment of the current environmental crisis from one of the leaders of the evangelical creation care movement. (Doorlight Publications, 2006)

Serve God, Save the Planet: A Christian Call to Action by J. Matthew Sleeth, MD: Living a more charitable life, being less materialistic and helping people today and in the future. (Chelsea Green Publishing, 2006)

Saving God's Green Earth: Rediscovering the Church's Responsibility to Environmental Stewardship by Tri Robinson and Jason Chatraw: Caring for the environment and the value of environmental stewardship. (Ampelon Publishing, 2006)

Being Green Isn't Always Black and White: Cloth Diapers vs. Disposables
Based on the most current energy analysis, the best diapers to use are disposables. However they produce substantially more solid waste. Cloth diapers produce half as much solid waste but use more water volume and produce more waterborne waste. Evaluating the best diaper depends on local conditions. (Institute for Lifecycle Environmental Assessment)

Go to www.MOPS.org/planet for additional perspective on caring for the planet and to share ideas with other moms.

MOPS International offers these resources as a service to our readers so they can grow in understanding and action on important issues. We do not endorse specific organizations or Web content.

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