The environment is important to Canton Public Library and the Canton community. Canton Green Resources include:

Canton Green Resources

Save $, Energy, and More

  • Alliance to Save Energy — offers information to help you save money, increase comfort, and reduce pollution through energy efficiency
  • Canton Farmers Market — a variety of home-grown foods and hand-made goods
  • GreenerThinking — environmental articles and tips on how to save the environment and some cash along the way
  • RideShare — free carpool and vanpool matching service that links commuters in Michigan

Environmental Information

  • Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education — Inspires young people to think about how their actions influence the world
  • Drinking Water Dashboard — The dashboard provides an overview of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulatory activities of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the implementing states, tribes, and territories.
  • Ecolabel Index — find out what the labels on consumer products really mean
  • Eco20/20 — energy informational website. The site also has a link to a green career guide that has information about green jobs including training and school requirements for specific careers
  • Environment Protection Agency - The Great Lakes — Great Lakes environmental information including restoration, invasive species, air and water quality
  • Environmental News and Commentary — environmental stories and trends before they become trendy

Take Action

 

Buying Carbon Offsets

  • CarbonFund — makes it simple for you to reduce and offset carbon emissions
  • GreenCurrents — voluntary green options program