sports
Eco Golf [posted on August 3, 2006]
At Eco Golf they both produce and sell green friendly golf tees. There are over 2 billion golf tees used in the United States annually. By using the Eco Tee you are helping to save millions of trees that are cut down each year in order to produce traditional wood tees. In addition to being biodegradable, Eco Tees last longer than traditional wood tees too. [Eco Golf]
Golf Enviornment Europe [posted on August 3, 2006]
Golf Environment Europe ties together golf and the environment and promotes environmental sustainability in golf. There web site is an online source for information on development, management and activities of sustainable golf. The site also provides practical guidance on how you can contribute in the implementation of positive environmental golf practices. [Golf Enviornment Europe]
Boarding for Breast Cancer [posted on August 3, 2006]
Boarding For Breast Cancer (B4BC) is a non-profit, youth-focused education, awareness, and fundraising foundation. There mission is to increase awareness about breast cancer, the importance of early detection and the value of an active lifestyle through an educational outreach programs. [b4bc]
Athletes for a Better World [posted on August 3, 2006]
The mission of Athletes for a Better World (ABW) is to use sports to develop character, teamwork, and citizenship by committing to an established athletic "code for living" that also applies to life. ABW seeks to foster and support in the transformation of individuals, sports, and society. To ABW it is about winning more than just the game. [Athletes for a Better World]
Sustainability and The Olympics [posted on August 3, 2006]
The Olympic committee is using there power to influence sustainability through sports at national, regional and international levels, and particularly at the Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee has been tackling the topic of sports and environment by establishing a policy that seeks to provide greater resources to sustainable development in and through sports. [Sustainablity and The Olympics]
Action Sports Environmental Coalition [posted on August 2, 2006]
The Action Sports Environmental Coalition (ASEC) serves the action-sports community as the platform to educate and empower individuals, companies and organizations regarding ecological sustainability and responsibility. Sign up, become a member and get cool free stuff! [Action Sports Environmental Coalition]
Second Ascent [posted on July 24, 2006]
Second Ascent is a great place to go to buy, sell and trade good quality used outdoor equipment and clothing. Located in Ballard since 2001, Second Ascent offers a selection of new equipment from a wide variety of the best brands in the industry, as well as a wide selection of closeouts, samples, and quality used gear. Just bring in your used items anytime during business hours, and a buyer will have a look and make you an offer. [Second Ascent]
Pop Sustainability [posted on July 12, 2006]
Pop Sustainability uses popular culture-such as film, fashion, music, sports and food - to deliver a message that communicates to the most culturally influential sector of society today - young adults. Pop Sustainability is building a critical mass of commitment to sustainability among young people, thereby causing measurable progress in social, environmental and economic conditions-changing minds will change the planet. [Pop Sustainability]
Hemptech [posted on April 2, 2006]
You'll see that hemp is really for everyone when you visit Hemptech's list of products. Fashion, food, gardening, sports; there isn't much that this uber-plant isn't good for, and since it grows well without fertilizer or pesticide, it's a healthy and sustainable alternative to many other textiles. [Hemptech]
IdealsWork [posted on April 1, 2006]
IdealsWork helps you find out if the brands you buy pollute the environment, use sweatshop labor, harm animals, support oppressive governments, or engage in other undesirable behaviors. They help you compare the social and environmental records of companies, from appliances and home to computers and electronics to health & beauty to sports & recreation. By giving you information about what companies do, they'll make it easy for you to do something about it. [IdealsWork]
