Forests.org: Conscious Consuming Links (XML/RSS)

concerned with oil palm plantation development and deforestation in Indonesia, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea

PBS program that explores the high social and environmental costs of materialism and the epidemic of over-consumption

a project of several Canadian environmental groups that works with Canadian companies to help them develop environmentally sound wood and paper purchasing policies

responsible consumption for our families and the environment - "more fun, less stuff"

provides a list of web resources pertaining to the environmental consequences of coffee production, and ways to minimize its impact by improving organic cultivation and shaded grown coffee

dedicated to converting paper markets to environmental papers

the Forest Ethics campaign to reduce the volume of junk mail, and a reduction of its impact on global warming

provides extensive lists and information regarding current boycotts for consumers

Global Exchange supports grassroots efforts towards more fair trade coffee and certification

works to develop people-to-people ties between first and third world nations and promoting sustainable development

promotes environmentally responsible consumer products by setting environmental standards and awarding a "Green Seal of Approval" to products that cause less harm to the environment

Environmental Defense provides information on how, with a minimum of effort, you can reduce waste and pollution, and free some space in your mailbox

The Center For Democracy & Technology provides resources to help you stop receiving junk mail and telephone calls during dinner

citizen-activist's anti-consumerism site details ways that you can help defeat consumerism, save money, work less and lead a more satisfying and environmentally benign life

helps you make smarter purchasing decisions by allowing you to investigate hundreds of companies on a range of issues

provides a guide to stopping junk mail in the UK

supports the Forest Stewardship Council as the "only certification system to offer genuine certainty about responsible forest management"

a variety of Australian campaigns concerning forest issues in Australia