The 2012 National Green Pages (from Green America) is a directory listing nearly 3,000 green businesses that have made firm commitments to sustainable, socially just principles, including the support of sweatshop-free labor, organic farms, fair trade, and cruelty-free products. For every category of conventional consumer goods and services, there are green businesses that can meet your needs.

The 2012 National Green Pages lists baby care products, organic, fair trade, flavored teas, and fuel-efficient cars for rent among the thousands of products. With each purchase you make through the National Green Pages, you know you’re supporting truly green businesses. What’s a Green Business? Green businesses operate in ways that solve, rather than cause, both environmental and social problems. These businesses adopt principles, policies, and practices that improve the quality of life for their customers, their employees, communities, and the environment.

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Finally, there’s a water bottle that you can feel good about. And not just because it’s BPA-free, leak-proof, and comes in a variety of cool colors. A harsh reality is that almost one billion people lack access to clean, safe water worldwide. Helping to fight this crisis is MiiR.com: for every bottle they sell, they make a $1 donation, which provides one person with clean drinking water for an entire year. Choose from bottles in sleek stainless steel or punchy neon hues, or add some pop with a colorful skin. And if you want proof of your contribution to MiiR’s mission, you can track the impact of your purchase online, which shows exactly where your dollar is making a difference. Now raise your bottle and drink to world change.

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After transferring almost everything to the virtual world, from business transactions to dating, our printing needs are still in high demand. Keep your printer cartridges full with this deal for 50% off ink and toner refills at Cartridge World in Batavia ($20 value). They offer top-quality refills and provide both new and refilled manufactured cartridges.

Many consumers dispose their empty cartridges, stuffing landfills with millions of cartridges each year. Cartridge World gives you an eco-friendly alternative to reduce the impact our printing habits have on the environment. They’ve established recycling programs that can help your community, such as recycle and refill rewards. Cartridge World provides refills for all major brands, including Canon, HP, Samsung, Dell and Lexmark, offering you an easy and convenient way to stay green. Don’t run out of ink with this colorful offer.

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Be green and frugal with this deal for 50% off resale apparel from Woodstock Community Thrift ($10 value). True green lifestyles start with recycling, and this is the perfect way to bring your green ideals to your style.

After three years in business, this owner-operated store is as fresh as ever. With new inventory arriving daily, you’re guaranteed to find something new every time you step foot in the door. Owner Sandra founded Woodstock Community Thrift in order to encourage recycling and help stimulate the local economy. The exceptionally low prices and constantly changing inventory make for an incredibly fun shopping experience. Rebuild your wardrobe with this socially responsible deal.

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Breathe new life into your lawn with 50% off lawn aeration from Aeration Experts, Inc., available within 25 miles of Chicago’s Dunning neighborhood ($85 value). This thorough process will result in a brighter, healthier and greener lawn.

Aeration Experts, Inc. has been in the lawn care industry for 11 years and the skilled employees pride themselves on precise and thorough lawn care. Customers rave about the superb customer service, friendliness and most importantly, quality results. Lawn aeration helps revitalize your lawn by allowing the roots and soil to breathe. After the holes are created, premium starter fertilizer is used so nutrients reach the root system. The compacted soil is loosened, which allows the root system to grow. Let your side be the greener side with this revitalizing deal.

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We would all like to think of sustainable materials as easily accessible, naturally present objects in our lives, unfortunately finding affordable green materials can be about as easy as finding Bambi grazing in downtown Chicago. Take the guesswork out of green design and give yourself peace of mind with this deal for 50% off design consultation from Green Living Designs in Highland Park ($300 value). Your consultation will include material selections and professional designs for your kitchen or bath project.

Green Living Designs only works with LEED-certified designers, assuring you that your designer is professionally trained in green design. All materials are locally sourced, and overall efficiency is given the highest priority. Sustainable living is healthy living, and Green Living Designs only uses water-based stains and formaldehyde-free products. Take advantage of this deal from Green Living Designs and do something good for both the planet and your home.

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Find the perfect gift and help support a greater cause with this deal for 50% off merchandise from Global Hands Fair Trade Shop in Lake Geneva ($10 value). Directly purchasing fair-trade items helps communities in developing countries and returns a higher profit to the producers and artisans. Plus, fair-trade gifts are a thoughtful alternative to mass-produced items.

Pam Ellis opened Global Hands in 2007 after she learned about fair trade and participated in several fair-trade expos. The shop sells items like organic coffee, soaps, toys and home décor from farmers and artisans all over the world. Each item guarantees that fair prices are paid to both men and women, and that no forced child labor was used in production. Items are crafted with sustainable materials and in environmentally sound ways to help cultivate healthy communities worldwide.

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While movie posters and Monet prints can give your home a bit of character, a wall plant is sure to catch everyone’s attention. Liven up your walls and make the ceilings jealous with 50% off a vertical garden by Chicago Earth. Choose from either a richly colored hanging pocket garden for your bland brick wall, or a planter’s box for your lonely balcony.

After Chicago Earth owner Jamie Hoffman started maintaining rooftop gardens around the city, she implemented her passion into creating and selling vertical gardens of her own. Chicago Earth, based in the Wicker Park area, prides itself on high-quality service and beautiful arrangements of greenery. Equipment, flowers, plants and soil are all included in the deal, and you’ll also get a free consultation, so all you have to do is sit back and watch as your garden brightens your home.

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Turn your home green with this deal for 50% off a home energy audit from Green Home Care Inc. in Batavia ($149 value). Green Home Care Inc. will inspect your home for inefficiency and waste, providing a detailed report of areas for energy improvement.

You’ll learn how and where to invest your time and money in order to create the most energy-efficient home possible. You’ll discover green technologies, become educated on things you can do to make your space green, and find out how to save money in the process. Progress waits for no one: Improve your eco-factor with this environmentally friendly deal.

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Stock up on fun and useful products while helping the planet with 50% off eco-friendly items from EcoOptions, Ltd., available nationwide ($30 value). This online retailer evaluates all the products they offer to make sure they meet strict eco-friendly standards.

EcoOptions was founded four years ago in Lake Forest to provide consumers with high-quality, environmentally friendly products. They consider packing materials, working conditions and product transport when selecting products in order to support ethical business practices. They choose products made in the U.S. whenever possible, and they strive to support local businesses. Browse items like non-toxic cleaning supplies, biodegradable plates, homemade lip balms and soy candles for greener, healthier living.

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