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Alternatives to Oil Products Directory

Welcome to the new directory birthed because of this special issue. It will be an ongoing directory. Since so few organizations and companies replied to our query, we have decided not to organize it in specific geographical areas at this time (but they are organized under the various categories). If you wish to be added to the ever-growing directory, email your specific information, as they are listed below, to info@hopedance.org.

Categories:
1. COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL LIFE
2. FOOD AND FOOD SUPPORT
3. HEALTH SERVICES AND EXERCISE
4. INFO SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATIONS
5. LIVELIHOODS AND SERVICES
6. SHELTER, BUILDINGS AND MATERIALS
7. TRANSPORTATION AND SERVICES


2. FOOD AND FOOD SUPPORT
Rincon-Vitova Insectaries
Ventura
805-643-5407; 800-248-2847 (BUGS);
fax 805-643-6267
e-mail: bugnet@rinconvitova.com
alternatives to pesticides
url/website: www.rinconvitova.com
Rincon-Vitova is your tool kit for doing biological control. We produce insects and distribute insects and other organisms for controlling pests.

SANTA BARBARA ORGANIC GARDEN CLUB
City/County: SANTA BARBARA
Name: LARRY AND LINDA SALTZMAN
Email: LBSALTZMAN@AOL.COM ,SBOGC@YAHOOGROUPS.COM
Phone: 805/563-2089
url/website: SBOGC@YAHOOGROUPS.COM
The Santa Barbara Organic Garden Club helps people wean themselves from the use of chemical herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers on home properties and teaches classes on how to create "Backyard Food Forests" on urban and suburban lots.


4. INFO SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATIONS

HopeDance Media
info@hopedance.org / www.hopedance.org
544-9663
Publishing material about paradigm shift, permaculture, social justice, ecovillages, advertising and promoting alternatives to oil products, 6 times a year PLUS showing films in the area about sustainability, social justice and spiritual active films.

Community Environmental Council
Santa Barbara County (eventually Tri-Counties)
kfeeney@cecmail.org
(805) 963-0583
www.CommunityEnvironmentalCouncil.org
CEC, a non-profit based in Santa Barbara, is working to develop and promote innovative energy approaches that are more sustainable, cost-efficient and Earth-friendly.

5. LIVELIHOODS AND SERVICES

The ARTery
Atascadero/San Luis Obispo County
6025 Palma Ave., Old Town Atascadero
Nbeezybee@aol.com
(805) 464-0533 (Bill & Bobbi, Owners)
Fine and student grade art supplies at competitive prices. Healthier & petroluem free art supplies. Family owned & operated. Publishers of the "ARTery News" e-newsletter.


6. SHELTER, BUILDINGS AND MATERIALS

PACIFIC ENERGY COMPANY
SAN LUIS OBISPO
JOHN EWAN
jewan@alteryourenergy.com
805-544-4700
url/website: WWW.ALTERYOURENERGY.COM
Founded in 1980 as an answer to Diablo Canyon, Pacific Energy Company provides Solar Electric Systems and clean efficient wood heating.

REC Solar
San Luis Obispo (Los Osos is where are office is located. However, we install systems in SLO, SB, and Ventura counties)
info@reconcepts.com
(888) OK SOLAR
Website: www.recsolar.com
Description: REC Solar, the largest solar electricity design and installation company on the Central Coast, services SLO, SB, and Ventura Counties.

Integritech Builders, Inc.
Northern San Luis Obispo County
rogstoll@epcweb.com
1-866-338-7704 (toll free)
url/website: www.integritechbuilders.com
WE DESIGN AND BUILD ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES, REMODELS, GREENHOUSES, SOLAR ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS, COMPOST AREAS, AND GARDENS, ETC.

Home Dreams for Hard Times (book)
SL0/SB/Ventura and nationwide
Bill Seavey
seavey@houseyourself.com
(805) 481-0141
Url: HouseYourself.com
Book features 20+ inexpensive/ecological approaches to shelter including strawbale, geodesic dome, mini-houses, homesharing, caretaking, underground, intentional community. Workshops/classes.

People’s Guide to Basic Solar Power (book)
Nationwide
seavey@powerfromsun.com
(805) 481-0141
url: PowerFromSun.com
Book details unique approach to powering up room in house, cabin, rv, boat using inexpensive (under $1000) off-the-shelf components available locally

7. TRANSPORTATION AND SERVICES

Pacific Electric Cycles
San Luis Obispo
Steve@PacificElectricCycles.com
(805) 594-0110
url/website: www.PacificElectricCycles.com
Sales, service and rentals of high quality electric bicycles, scooters, and adult tricycles. Reclaim the joy of cycling: half the work; emission-free, quiet energy; very economical way to commute and/or do errands in urban and suburban environments.

AgriFuels, LLC
San Luis Obispo County,Santa Barbara County
Jason Hoar
jasonhoar@agrifuels.com
805-995-1972
url/website: www.agrifuels.com
AgriFuels and JB Dewar Inc. sell Biodiesel! Biodiesel is renewable diesel fuel made from vegetable oils for any diesel engine..

Bill Seavey
SLO/SB/Ventura and nationwide
seavey@powerfromsun.com
(805) 481-0141
url: PowerFromSun.com
Doing research on gasoline-free/limiting vehicles needed after oil peaks (biodiesel, compressed air, alcohol/ethanol, electric, hybrid, hydrogen/fuel cell. Report recently published.


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