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Recycling

City of Atlanta Recycling Services

Find information and resources on recycling in Atlanta.

Website: City of Atlanta Recycling Services

North Fulton Metals

Provides Industrial recycling, including all grades of scrap metal.

Address: 11460 North Fulton Industrial Blvd, Alpharetta, GA
Website: North Fulton Metals
Foods

Jimmy Carter Farmers Market

Buy fresh, local produce directly from the grower.

Address: 6355 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA 30093
Website: http://www.insiderpages.com/b/13321445094

Morningside Farmers' Market

Farmers' market in Atlanta, Georgia, which focuses on selling local and organic produce and foods. The market is open Saturdays year round from 7.30AM to 11:30AM in the Summer and 8am to 11.30am in the Winter.

Address: 1393 N. Highland Ave Atlanta GA 30306
Website: Morningside Farmers' Market

Atlanta Local Food Initiative

The Atlanta Local Food Initiative (ALFI) is a network that joins individuals, corporations, nonprofits, universities, and governmental agencies to build a local food system that enhances human health, promotes environmental renewal, fosters local economies, and links rural and urban communities.

Website: Atlanta Local Food Initiative
Construction

Southface

A nonprofit organization, Southface provides consumer education on sustainable homes. Provides easy ways to save energy, conserve water and preserve the environment with tips, educational courses and other ongoing programs.

Address: 241 Pine Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Website: http://www.southface.org/

U.S. Green Building Council of Georgia

The U.S. Green Building Council of Georgia supports the development of thriving, livable and highly sustainable communities throughout Georgia.

Website: U.S. Green Building Council of Georgia
Sustainability

SolarSmith LLC

Solar Integrators working with all types of solar installation

Address: 601 Wild Turkey Road Savannah, GA 31406
Website: mysolarsmith.com

City of Atlanta, Office of Sustainability

Read about what the City of Atlanta is doing to promote sustainability, and how you can benefit from the initiatives.

Website: City of Atlanta, Office of Sustainability

Sustainable Norcross

Non-profit organizaton of volunteers who advise, educate and act on environmental topics including the areas of Trees and Greenspace, Transportation and Air Quality, Water, Energy, Green Power, Waste Reduction and Recycling, Green Building, Land Use. Activities include rain barrel and water conservation class, community garden, Adopt-A-Stream water quality testing, Rivers Alive waterway clean up, recycling, and more.

Address: Greater Norcross, GA area
Website: Sustainable Norcross
Transportation

MARTA

Take public transit! Atlanta's mass transit system, MARTA provides a convenient ride for just $2 each way.

Website: MARTA

Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

GRTA provides public transportation services across the state of Georgia.

Website: GRTA

Atlanta Bicycle Coalition

The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition seeks to create a healthier, more sustainable Atlanta by making it safer, easier, and more attractive to bicycle for fun, fitness, and transportation.

Website: Atlanta Bicycle Coalition
Events

Southeast Green Events

Attend clean-up events, participate in conferences, and learn about green issues at events in Atlanta, Georgia and the greater southeast region.

Website: Southeast Green Events