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A directory, coupon book and educational resource all in one, the Green Zebra guide is San Francisco's guide to living a little more sustainably. It includes dozens of environmentally-conscious and community-oriented businesses, and offers deals on their products and services. Inside, you'll find 250 exclusive offers from organic restaurants and markets, eco-friendly retailers, spas, independent bookstores, bike shops, museums and more, so there’s something for just about everyone. [Green Zebra]

Sometimes it’s difficult to see beyond the war, poverty, exploitation and pollution that the mainstream media use to fill our view of the world. Stories of countless initiatives being launched around the globe by people devoted to justice, respect and equality. Stories that bridge the gap between thinking and doing, between rage and hope, and the painful gap between the rich and poor – and thus build peace and sustainability. That is the news that Ode promises to deliver. By reading Ode you connect to a network of positive change and inspiration. Ode points the way to knowing better, doing better and feeling better. [Ode Magazine]

An El Cerrito-based online publication focusing on aspects of the ecological design field such as the re-design of cities for better ecological performance, sustainable agriculture, ecological housing, and alternative energy. Ecotecture's focus is on solutions that are already in place on a small scale, such as water recycling systems and intentional communities, and new developments in the field such as hydrogen-fuel cells, geographic information systems, and the internet. [Ecotecture]

Since beginning publication in 2000, this SF publication has become the most talked about vegetarian magazine. The premier magazine to focus on a vegetarian lifestyle, VegNews offers its more than 150,000 readers up-to-date information on living a compassionate and healthy lifestyle with such features as intriguing interviews, delicious recipes, travel tales, celebrity buzz, city guides, new veg products, practice advice, a global event calendar, and more. [VegNews Magazine]

This Berkeley-based publication is a bimonthly print magazine for people who like to make stuff, who see the flicker of invention in everyday objects -- the perfectly round yolk in the mundane egg. Their readers are smart, upwardly-mobile, urban-minded, and environmentally-conscious. In a sharp-witted and offbeat tone, ReadyMade entertains and informs through DIY projects for fast-evolving lifestyles. [ReadyMade Magazine]

Premiering in 2005, this SF-based online magazine is a "guilt-free" one-stop resource for earth-friendly alternatives. greenlight provides you with information and ideas that show you how you can live well and still make a difference. Acting as a filter, Greenlight cuts through the noise to bring you the information and inspiration you need to easily turn awareness into action, to make better decisions and choices, and to live well as you improve the state of the planet. [Greenlight Magazine]

A bimonthly print magazine for people who like to make stuff, ReadyMade is a do-it-yourself magazine for young people. Their readers are smart, upwardly-mobile, urban-minded, and environmentally-conscious. In a sharp-witted and offbeat tone, ReadyMade entertains and informs through do-it-yourself projects for fast-evolving lifestyles. Readers can learn anything from how to make their own vinegar to how to put accumulated buttons and beads to good use. [ReadyMade Magazine]

Bound by a collective commitment to building well-designed, affordable, modern homes, Dwell provides readers with information from the latest design advances from Italy to Alaska's architectural potential. Dwell helps readers find eco-friendly fireplaces, the perfect succulent to compliment any sofa, and even dinnerware to suit any personality. [Dwell Magazine]

This bay-area magazine serves as a resource to help readers live healthier lives and create a sustainable society. Their editorial content builds conscious community by expanding social, political, and environmental awareness. Common Ground supports wellness and healthy living by informing readers about natural foods, nutrition, and integrative health care. [Common Ground Magazine]