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Listed below is a list of resources for people like you. There are links for everything fromDIY to permaculture to tea to music. It is listed in alphabetical order by topic, except for the first three sections. See our Sponsor page for more. Enjoy!


Friends of FTP

Anarchitecture - Blog of anarchitect Jonathan Odom. See especially the Aftermarket Identity film regarding FEMA trailers.
Awaketrain - Non-profit film production company
Boom Swagger - Documentary director Jim Dziura's website with material on everything from train-hopping to hip-hopping.
Brave New Bus - LA-based DIY veggie bus crew.
Elephant Revival Concept - Conscious bluegrass/folk/reggae
Free Farm Stand - San Francisco, CA - Free produce, advice, and seedlings. Promoting community, health and gardening.
Green Ambassadors - LA-based environmental education to empower youth to be the agents of change.
Josh Hanna - Funk, reggae, soul, and rock for your dome.
Junk Raft - A raft of 15,000 bottles that sailed from CA to Hawaii in order to raise awareness about plastics in our oceans.
Katie Gray - Conscious and compassionate music.

Peace Monger - COEXIST products- Conscious stickers, buttons, clothing, and accessories.
Recycled Movies - LA-based, recycling powered, youth empowering, filmmaking crew.
Rising Minds - Focusing on education, they unite people across borders to create and support positive and sustainable change.
San Juan Rideshare - Learn what a small community has done to encourage hitch-hiking/ridesharing.
Sustainable Living Roadshow - Traveling educators and entertainers with eco-carnivals, wvo vehicles, etc.
Switch Clothing & Apparel - For the sailor in you!
Tea Songs - Woman who came up with similar concept to FTP, and is now serivng tea with a friend!
We Save Trees - Northern CA - the name says it all.
Zeitgeist on Wheels - Veggie-powered bus traveling the land, sharing the movie Zeitgiest, and creating community.


Similar Projects (traveling agents of change/tea & food servers/etc) - see also the Tea Hosts page

3 Tea Tour - Fellow who is motorcycling through Central and S. America sharing three cups of tea with people he meets.
Betty Biodiesel - Woman who lives on a biofuel bus, teaches kids about biodiesel and renewable energy, and MCs events.
Bicycle Bus - This site chronicles the history of a traveling bus selling, repairing, and sharing bikes. Really neat!
Brave New Bus - LA-based DIY veggie bus crew.
Common Vision - Amazing traveling WVO caravan planting fruit trees, workshops, and eco-performances at schools.
The Diggers - Street theater, anarcho-direct action, and art for creating a Free City. Historical and informational site.
Enjoy the Walk - Fellow named George who is walking across the country to encourage people to live healthy lifestyles.
Food Not Bombs - Ending hunger and promoting peace.
Ice Cream Man - Ice Cream Man's mission is to travel the country, eventually the world, giving away FREE ice cream.
Karma Kitchen - "Free" restaurants where you pay it forward knowing that the person who came before you did the same.

Nomads United - Organic multi-ethnic horse mounted pro-earth peace legions.
Nourish(meant) - Running a garden and kitchen out of a biofuels bus, traveling America, feeding folks, and educating.
Peace Scooter - Woman who rode a scooter 22,000 miles around the US to create the largest peace sign ever.
Permibus - "Cultivating Revolutionary Ways of Living from Coast to Coast" in a WVO and permaculture powered bus.
Short Bus Adventure - Newlyweds on a great American short bus adventure!
Solar Bus - WVO/Biodiesel bus teaching about solar energy, alternative fuels, peace, and environment.
Sustainable Living Roadshow - Traveling educators and entertainers with eco-carnivals, wvo vehicles, etc.
T-Horse - Portland, OR - A project of City Repair, this mobile free tea serving vehicle creates space and cultivates community.
Zeitgeist on Wheels - WVO bus sharing the movie Zeitgiest, creating community, and getting people to think for themselves.


Essential Links

Couch Surfing - Host or become a couch surfer world-wide for free!
Craig's List
- Online free classifieds (buy things used!)
Crazed List - Search Craig's Lists worldwide in one search.
ic.org - Online directory of intentional communities.

FreeCycle - Worldwide online directory to give and receive free things instead of them ending up in a landfill.
World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) - Volunteer on organic farms worldwide for free room and board.

 

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Agriculture/Food/Farming/Gardening - see also Permaculture

Fallen Fruit - Los Angeles, CA - Find "fallen fruit," or public fruit with the help of their maps of neighborhoods.
Free Farm Stand - San Francisco, CA - Free produce, advice, and seedlings. Promoting community, health and gardening.
Orcas Island Farmers' Market - Orcas Island, WA
Organic Farmers - Similar to WWOOF - Volunteer on organic farms world wide.

Open Garden Project - Marin, CA - Organizing shared local foods, volunteer harvesting, and garden tool library.
RUAF - Resource Centers on Urban Agriculture & Food Security. They also have free online courses on urban agriculture.
World-Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) - Volunteer on organic farms worldwide for free room and board.


Alternative Energy - see also WVO

Database of State Incentivesfor Renewables &Efficiency - Find out what incentives there are for you to use alt. energy, etc.
The Organic Mechanic - WVO, solar, water/hydrogen, efficiency, electric, and ethanol solutions.

Scurfield Solar - Eureka, CA - Solar, wind, microhydro, radient heating, and green plumbing.

 


Architecture - see Green Building

Art

Case Conover - Earth conscious prints, drawing, sculpture, and recycled thread clothing.
Character Constructions - Wonderful themed artwork by Catherine Moore (which you can see throughout this website).
Chop Stick Art - Recycled chopsticks made into useful items like baskets, lamps, etc.

Original T Bag Designs - art from tea bags for sale to support South African men and women.
Rebar - An interdisciplinary studio operating at the intersection of art, design and activism. They have some awesome projects.

 


Bartering/Trading/Borrowing
Craig's List - Check out the barter section for a good place to trade locally.
Dig N Swap.com - Trade clothing and accessories by posting and browsing pictures. You only pay shipping.

Neighborrow.com - Borrow, trade, or gift everything from tools to DVDs with people in your community.

 


Biodiesel - see WVO

Books Stores and Publishers
Better World Books - Collects and sells books online to fund literacy initiatives worldwide. New Society Publishers - Books on ecology, social change and other areas of activism.

Clothing

Switch Clothing & Apparel - For the sailor in you!

 

Community

Casa Robino - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Communal living, dumposter diving, etc, house.
City Repair - Portland, OR - Artistcally and ecologially transforming our public living spaces to promote community.

Llanfyllin Workhouse - Wales, UK -Dedicated to preservation of the workhouse, education, sustainability, arts, etc.
ic.org - Online directory of Intentional Communities


Computer/Internet/Tech/Networking
Blackle - Google-based search engine with a black screen for energy saving.
Laptop.org - Get a computer for $450 and one will be donated to a child in need.

Riseup.net - Providing email accounts and email lists for those involved in social change.
Wiser Earth - Networking website geared towards connection people for a more just and sustainable world.


Dumpster-Diving
TrashWiki - Online collaborative world-wide guide to good dumpsters and sensibly recuperating trash.  

Education
Environmental Charter High School - LA-based college prep and environmental high school.
Free Skool - Education without institution. Online support for and directory of "free schools."
Fun House - Orcas Island, WA - A community center for kids that “fosters fun and learning...”
Kids for the Bay - Teaching hands-on, environmental science to elementary school children in the Bay Area.

Lost Valley - Educational Center and intentional community outside fo Eugene, OR
The Original Egg Game - "A 21st century game of communication and cooperation." Great learning game!
Green Ambassadors - LA-based environmental education to empower youth to be the agents of change.
Rising Minds - Focusing on education, they unite people across borders to create and support positive and sustainable change.


Environmental Organizations
Earth First! - Direct action to save wilderness. We Save Trees - Northern CA - the name says it all.

Free Things/Gifting (see also Dumpster-Diving)

Couch Surfing - Host or become a couch surfer world-wide!
Craig's List
- Probably the best place to find free items.
The Diggers - Street theater, anarcho-direct action, and art for creating a Free City. Historical and informational site.
Freecycle.org - Worldwide online directory to give and receive free things instead of them ending up in a landfill.
Free Farm Stand - San Francisco, CA - Free produce, advice, and seedlings. Promoting community, health and gardening.
FreeSharing.org - similar to Freecycle.org.
Free Skool - Education without institution. Online support for and directory of "free schools."
iReuse.com - CA-based site that connects non-profits, businesses and people with free and low cost items.

Karma Kitchen - "Free" restaurants where you pay it forward knowing that the person who came before you did the same.
Really Really Free Market - San Francisco, CA - Participant driven free market. No money. No Barter. Just Gifting.
Reuseitnetwork.org - Similar to Freecycle.org.
The Green Umbrella - Comprehensive list of sites like freecycle.org.
Throwplace.com - Free things for non-profits from businesses and individuals. Any 501(c)3 can sign up for this.
Wish Upon a Hero - Free site that allows users to make their own and grant other people's wishes.



Film
Awaketrain - Non-profit film production company
Boom Swagger - Documentary director Jim Dziura's website with material on everything from train-hopping to hip-hopping.
Channel G - Non-profit films created in order to raise money for projects.

Recycled Movies - Los Angeles, CA - Recycling-powered, youth empowering, filmmaking crew.
Sust-enable - Video series on one woman's attempt to live sustainably in urban America. Full of good info on sus. living.


Green Building & Homes / Architecture (see also Salvage/Surplus)
Alternative Building Center - Eureka, CA - Green bulding supplies.
Anarchitecture - Blog of anarchitect Jonathan Odom. See especially the Aftermarket Identity film regarding FEMA trailers.
Architects, Designers and Planners for Social Responsibility
Build It Green - CA - Non-profit that promotes healthy, energy- and resource-efficient building practices in CA.

Ecoahaus - Seattle, WA and Portland, OR - Green building supplies.
Organic Grace - Garberville, CA - Green home living and building.
Planet Reuse - Free website for architects, designers, contractors, etc to find reused building materials.
Resource Conservation Group - Los Angeles, CA - Reclaimed dimensional lumber and flooring.


Health
Dr. Bronner's - Eco-conscious soaps and health products.

Enjoy the Walk - Fellow named George who is walking across the country to encourage people to live healthy lifestyles.

Hitch-Hiking - see Ridesharing

Music
Elephant Revival Concept - Conscious bluegrass/folk/reggae
Josh Hanna - Funk, reggae, soul, and rock for your dome.

Katie Gray - Conscious and compassionate music.
Riot Folk - Traveling alternative music and art.


Nonviolence
Metta Center - Berkeley, CA - Working to inspire, educate and support the practice of nonviolence. Free online course!  

Permaculture
Bullock Homestead - Orcas Island, WA - Oldest permaculture homestead in N. America. Offering design courses.
Emerald Earth - Eco-Village in Mendocina County, CA offering workshops, internships, apprenticeships.
Judy of the Woods - Permaculture, sustainability, and creativity advice and DIY projects from Judy.

Lost Valley - Eugene, OR - Educational center and intentional community just outside Eugene, OR.
Permibus - "Cultivating Revolutionary Ways of Living from Coast to Coast" in a WVO and permaculture powered bus.

 


Reducing, Reusing, Recycling (see also Salvage/Surplus)
Buy Recycled (Part of CIWMB) - Promotes recycled-content products in CA (see esp Recycle Store)..
Craig's List - Probably the best place to find used items.
Ebay - Buy and sell used and new items via auctioning.

Planet Reuse - Free website for architects, designers, contractors, etc to find reused building materials.
Shop Goodwill - Buy and sell second hand items online through auctions (like ebay), while benefiting charity..


Ridesharing / Hitch-Hiking

Craig's List - Probably the best place to find a ride.
DigiHitch - Online hitch-hiking, backpacking, and cheap travel resources.
Divvy My Ride - Free onine rideshare posting and searching.

Find a Crew - Find a boat to hitch a ride on for work-trade.
HitchWiki - Wiki site for hitch-hiking.
San Juan Rideshare - Learn what a small community has done to encourage hitch-hiking/ridesharing.


Salvage / Surplus

CalMAX - Free searchable directory of cheap and free surplus building matrials in CA. (from CIWMB).
Coleman's - Online military surplus superstore.
Ohmega Salvage
- Berkely-based architectual salvage.

Planet Reuse - Free website for architects, designers, contractors, etc to find reused building materials.
Urban Ore - Berkely-based recycling wharehouse full of everything from building materials to home supplies.

Spirituality

Dhamma.org - Find a Vipassana retreat center near you. Free/by donation 10 day silent meditational retreats.
Terra's Temple - Oakland, CA - A nexus for community committed to honoring of the earth mother in all her forms.

Wednesdays - Silicon Valley, CA - Weekly gathering of meditation, reading, sharing, and vegetarian food.

Sponsors (click here)

Sustainability - see also Permaculture
Appropedia - Wiki style site that is "sharing knowledge to build rich, sustainable lives."
Ecology Center's Guide to East (SF) Bay Resources for Sustainable Living

Sust-enable - Video series on one woman's attempt to live sustainably in urban America. Full of good info on sus. living.

 


Tea (and Honey)

3 Tea Tour - Fellow who is motorcycling through Central and S. America sharing three cups of tea with people he meets.
a2tea.com
- Some good info on tea and especially Lu Yu.
Bennet's Honey Farm - Quality honey bottled in a solar powered facility.
Mountain Rose Herbs - Organic teas, herbs, and other products.
NW Tea Festival - "A fun and educational event about the multifaceted world of tea."

Organic India - Organic Tulsi tea and other products from a conscious holistic sustainable business.
So-Han - Austin, TX - Tea, music, and fish blog.
Steepster - Tea drinkers unite! Post what teas you're drinking, see what others are drinking. Read and write reviews of tea.
Tea Songs - Woman who came up with similar concept to FTP, and is now serivng tea with a friend!
Zhena's Gypsy Tea
- Delicious organic and fair trade tea.


Travel (see also Ridesharing/Hitch-Hiking)

Backpacking.net - Make your own travel gear.
Couch Surfing - Host or become a couch surferworld-wide for free!

DigiHitch - Online hitch-hiking, backpacking, and cheap travel resources.
Workamping - Find jobs while camping and RVing.


Video - see Film

WVO/SVO/Biodiesel

Betty Biodiesel - Woman who lives on a biofuel bus, teaches kids about biodiesel and renewable energy, and MCs events.
Biodiesel Barn - Tons of biodiesel supplies.
Biodiesel Forum on Infopop - Excellent forums on biodiesel and Waste Vegetable oil.
Fill Up 4 Free - WVO networking site that connects users through mapping and WVO needs - great for WVO travel.
Frybrid - Seattle, WA - WVO kits, installations, forums, etc.
Golden Fuel Systems - WVO kits, diesel classifieds, etc.
Good Grease - WVO forums and classifieds.

Greasecar - MA - WVO kits and components
Grease Works - Oregon - Information on and products for biodiesel and WVO applications.
Journey to Forever - Excellent info on WVO and biodiesel.
The Organic Mechanic - WVO, solar, water/hydrogen, efficiency, electric, and ethanol solutions.
Plant Drive - WVO kits and components.
Veg Power - WVO and biodiesel components
Veg Rev - Oakland, CA - WVO kits and compnents.
WVO Designs - WVO designs, forums, and products.

 

 

   
 

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