While the climate crisis is the issue at hand, sustainability of human civilization is the real long term issue.  Here is an assemblage of resources aimed at the bigger issue of creating a sustainable model for human occupancy of this planet.  Life will survive on earth, with or without humans, with whatever changes we bring about.  The question is whether or not we can adapt ourselves in all respects to continue to thrive in balance with our planet.

Understanding the Territory 

Take a look at your own impact on our planet. Learn more on how to live greener.

• Ecological Footprint Quiz from Redefining Progress, with FAQs about the quiz.
• Subscribe to This Green Life from the NRDC.

Sustainable Products

Going beyond the recycled products currently available, here are some sources for those plus a new generation of sustainable products, including plant-based plastic substitutes.

• Styrophobia - working to reduce environmental degradation and economic injustice through education, community networks & sustainable products and enterprises. 
• Ecopaper - sustainable pens (biodegradeable cornstarch-based plastic substitute) and pencils (from sustainably grown trees).
• Eco-Products - Colorado supplier of sustainable products, including plant-based plastic substitutes (‘bagasse’ clamshell packaging & clear clamshells from corn) on up to building materials substitutes.
• Biodegradable Store - picnic and food service supplies from plastic substitutes.