When you're searching online for a good green deal, where do you go first?

The two behemoths of the online classifieds world are Craigslist and eBay. Their continent-cracking size isn't always a good thing - sifting out the eco-friendly from the not-so-much can turn into one of the labors of Hercules. Luckily these sites have corners that are greening up nicely, such as eBay's World of Good - but in the main, you're on your own.

Alternatives? Here are a couple we've spotted.

EcoFlip. Founded by Forrest Kolb and Joseph Paone, it's a "classifieds community for eco-friendly people". It's free to post, available in 42 countries, and in addition to adverts for sustainable services and products, there's a section called "Reuse and Recycle" which presumably works the same way as the fabulous Freecycle. I'm particularly impressed with how you navigate around: first up, you choose your state, then your nearest city, and only then can you access all the listings. Start locally and work outwards - the way it should be.

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This week at EcoEtsy, artists continue their green tradition of turning would-be waste into cool decor for your walls and tabletops. It's great to see crafty going chic!

Records may be a fad of technology passed, but, to the resourceful people at Classic Vinyl, they are anything but

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We know that the artificial preservatives and detergents in mass-produced soaps are bad for our skin and the environment. (They're also horrible for any unfortunate tastebuds that get in the way.)

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The far corner of your bedroom has been lonely for too long. You’ve been searching for the perfect chair to stash decorative pillows at night, put on your shoes in the morning but mostly just to embellish that neglected space in eco elegance.

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I think we’re probably all in a little bit of denial that summer is practically over. But with the changing leaves comes a warmer wardrobe and a chance to splurge on some knockout pieces, which is definitely something to get excited about.

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What better way to get a message across than to wear it on your chest? These days t-shirts are no longer just about comfort. They’re also a great way to make some serious statements about the environment - all without being smug. Hey, it's just a t-shirt!

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I sometimes wear my music, but usually it's just the iconic white earbuds of an i-pod.

With Vling! earrings and pendants, I can now wear my music in the form of reclaimed vinyl records. Because of the cutting process and the fact that the grooves are unique on each records (literally), each ...Read More

Footwear waterproofing technology has just taken a giant step forward - but we're wary of the implications.

Shoe manufacturers Hi-Tec have just unveiled a form of chemical treatment that can be applied to any surface to render it ...Read More