OK, fine - the truth is out. Deep down inside we are damn, tree-huggers. We want all of our furry little woodland friends to have a clean place to live, fresh drinkable water, and we want it for generations to come. Here's just a start on where we recommend you go on the 'Net to learn more about how to reduce, recycle, and reuse:

New American Dream

The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice.

http://newdream.org/

The Internet Consumer Recycling Guide

This recycling guide provides a starting point for consumers in the US and Canada searching the 'Net for recycling information. The goal is to help make recycling so easy and automatic that it blends into the flow of everyday life.

http://www.obviously.com/recycle/

The Consumer's Handbook for Reducing Solid Waste

Reusing products is just one way to cut down on what we throw away. This booklet outlines many practical steps to reduce the amount and toxicity of garbage. These aren't the only steps that can be taken to reduce waste, but they're a good start.

http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/reduce/catbook/catbook1.txt

Recyclopedia: Reuse and Recycling Resources from the Simsbury Recycling Committee.

http://www.town.simsbury.ct.us/services/recycling/recyclopedia.html

How to Get Rid of...

This site, from the Peace & Environment Centre in Ottawa, Canada, is chock full of really creative ideas for reusing just about anything!

http://perc.ca/waste-line/divest/

Composting and Organics Recycling Site by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.

http://dep.state.ct.us/wst/compost/comindex.htm

Earth911

This organization has an extensive database on recycling options and shares many tips for conserving energy, preventing air pollution, and dealing with household hazardous waste.

http://www.earth911.org/

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Uncle Sam offers lots of statistics as well as news and practical tips on this site.

http://www.epa.gov/

call2recycle

This organization is the only nonprofit group committed to comprehensive, nationwide program to collect and recycle rechargeable batteries and cell phones. Local drop-off sites noted on their site. A portion of proceeds goes to select charities.

http://www.call2recycle.org/