Resources

  • A W.I.S.H. (Our fiscal sponsor and partner)
    • A World for a Sustainable Humanity (A W.I.S.H.) is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide models and support for life sustaining activities that integrate solutions to poverty and the environment while fostering self-reliance. It was founded in March of 1995 and is registered as an NGO in fourteen countries and states.
  • Bali Institute for Global Renewal
    • Bali Institute for Global Renewal (BIGR) is the first world learning center that engages multicultural leadership and facilitation training, deep dialogue, indigenous wisdom, global consciousness, intergenerational activism and other action-oriented skills and training that empowers individuals, groups and organizations in their quest to make a difference in the world. BIGR includes a consortium of international organizations, corporations, NGOs, universities, thought leaders and consultants who are invested in advancing new forms of leadership training, intergenerational collaboration, nonviolent conflict resolution and social activism as part of a worldview that promotes a sustainable, humane and culturally-diverse life for all.
  • Ethical Markets Media
    • Ethical Markets Media is an independent media company promoting the emergence of a sustainable, green, more ethical and just economy worldwide.
  • Sedona Green: The Sedona Intl Film Festival
    • Coming in February 2010, the Sedona International Film Festival brings you films and speakers from all over the world. More information will be coming soon!
  • Pachamama Alliance
    • The Pachamama Alliance is an international project. Its two-fold mission is this:
      To presearve the Earth’s tropical rainforests by empoweing the indigenous people who are its natural custodians.
      To contribute to the creation of a new global vision of equity and sustainability for all.
    • Symposiums for Awakening the Dreamer Initaitive, from the Pachamama Alliance, are held throughout the U.S. and parts of the globe. The Solet Initiative has participated in symposiums here in Arizona. ATD is expanding its scope. Visit the websites in the attached page for websites to participate in creating a beautiful world. Following The Dreamer Next Steps for Awakening the Dream
  • The Skoll Foundation
    • The Skoll Foundation is dedicated to social entrepreneurship and invests in its “vision of a world where all people, regardless of geography, background or economic status, enjoy and employ the full range of their talents and abilities”.
  • Social Edge
    • Social Edge, a program of the Skoll Foundation, is the global online community come together to connect, share, learn, and inspire!
  • Get Rid of Junk Mail!
    • Tired of unwanted advertisements, catalogs, and other junk?
      1. General Junk Mail: Register your name with Direct Marketing Association to stop a lot of general junk mail: www.cmaconsumers.org
      2. Catalogs: There is also a database called Abacus, where many catalogue companies get names. Go to www.abacusoptout.com, Epsilon’s Abacus Cooperative Database. Follow the instructions and email them at abacusoptout@epsilon.com (they have a snail-mail address, but why waste the paper?).
      3. Pre-Approved Credit Cards: Block credit card offers at OptOutPrescreen.com – you can choose to stop receiving unsolicited offers for 5 yrs or forever.

      And to stop the dinnertime calls, try the National Do Not Call Registry. It takes a couple of months for it to take effect, but it stops most of the annoying calls. You’ll still get calls from charities and political parties, but that’s it.

  • Community Food Connections
    • Community Food Connections’ mission is to “grow strong communities, healthy food, healthy families and healthy farms.”
  • The Sierra Club
    • The Sierra Club provides information and resources on energy conservation from gas-saving tips to email green tips.
  • Local First Arizona
    • Local First Arizona coalition of local business owners who are joining forces to create unique, strong communities that set Arizona apart from anytown, USA.
  • Call 2 Recycle
    • Call 2 Recycle is a national program that provides a place to recycle your old rechargeable batteries.
  • Treehugger.com
    • Treehugger.com’s How to Go Green page offers plenty of tips on going green.
  • Cox Communications
    • Cox Communications is going green and offers tips and information for everyone going green.
  • RecycleWorks
    • RecycleWorks provides tips and resources on going green.
  • Earth 911
    • Earth 911 provides information on conservation and education resources as well as providing the locations of local recycling centers to recycle anything from motor oil to batteries to old computers.
  • Green Globe
    • Green Globe is the worldwide benchmarking and certification program for the travel and tourism industry.
  • Water Education Foundation
    • Water Education Foundation is your water information resource.
  • The National Audubon Society
    • Although its primary focus is preserving our winged wildlife, the National Audubon Society also focuses on those resources that preserve and protect all wildlife, from renewable resources to clean water along with tips on how you can contribute.
  • American Forests Association
    • American Forests Association is devoted to planting trees to help restore the delicate oxygen/carbon-dioxide balance. Trees do more than simply “clear the air”; they help filter water and provide homes for our diminishing wildlife.
  • Environmental News Network
    • Environmental News Network is the CNN of environmental news. Keep abreast of the environmental issues and what is being done to restore the ecological balance.
  • Green Restaurants Association
    • Green Restaurants Association provides services in research, consulting, education, marketing and community organizing. Find certified green restaurants, bakeries, and more where you live or travel.
  • Green Hotels Association
    • Green Hotels Association provides a list of member green hotels, many of which are here in Arizona.
  • Sustainable Arizona
    • Sustainable Arizona is a local program with global ties that links you to technologies and information about sustainable development. Get involved, join the blog, and share sustainable practices.

Supporting Resources

The following resources actively support numerous non-profit and not-for-profit organizations, including the Solet Initiative:
  • Elena’s Pearls
    • Elena’s Pearls is a support business that donates up to 80% of its profits to support numerous charities and non-profits.