Lifestyle Choices

Scholarly group which studies present and past communal societies of the United States. Includes membership information, fellowships and awards, publications, conferences, links, and bibliography.

Network of communal (income-sharing) groups in North America, includes information about member communities, articles about communal life, and related resources.

Covers vegetarianism history, associations and dishes.

The online companion to the PBS program on the high social and environmental costs of overconsumption and materialism, helps to recognize and treat affluenza as well as educate the public.

A photographic story about a hermit that lives in the woods of Ohio, describing his lifestyle in a tiny cabin.

Thoughts on work, money, time and future with questions that make us reconsider what we are doing to impact our lives and the future.

Family whose values include getting rid of stuff to simplify their lives and live their dreams. Describes their eccentric traveling lifestyle and unschooling with photos.

Readings on population, procreation, and the meaning of life.

Auroville is a city in the make in south-India, dedicated to human unity, and based on the vision of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother.

Community in Ann Arbor, MI, USA. Includes general information, policies, history, and a calendar.

A community for spiritual, artistic people, who are trying to live in a responsible way, being inspired and connected with their source, relating to life. [English and Spanish]

Community in Spain. Seeks personal and social development. Features equality, shared income, communal education, scientific psychology, vegan. Description and information for potential members.

What is the vegan perspective on feeding companion animals meat? Can dogs and cats be vegan?

Deals with the difficult question of the ethical dilemmas involved for vegans in keeping carnivorous animals.

Explores a variety of topics on nutrition, health and politics.

Famed pediatrician Charles R. Attwood, M.D., F.A.A.P., discusses the issue of supplementation and vegan children.

Information on a vegan lifestyle including philosophy, disease prevention, recipes and other resources.

A community-based group dedicated to compassion for animals through member support, outreach efforts and events.

Longer life expectancy, reducing pollution, striking at the causes of famine, purging the body of toxins, and saving money.

Graphic site on reasons not to eat meat and other animal rights issues.

Argues that America's meat-based diet costs the country billions of dollars in health care costs and environmental destruction, so it's time for an excise tax on meat.

Matchmaking service for people who care about human rights, animal welfare and the Earth. Search for like-minded green, vegetarian and vegan singles in your local area.

With information, a newsletter and articles from various magazines.

A yearly international fruit festival, based in New York, for fruitarians and people whose diet is primarily fruit. Website includes videos, blogs, and a forum.

Website that explains the reasons for adopting a fruit diet and the associated benefits. Includes menu and recipe suggestions, shopping tips, and personal experiences.

Offers tips that gradually approach the conversion process.

A personal site for information on vegetarianism. Includes articles, recipes, and quotes from famous people.

Weblog on becoming a vegetarian, health and recipes.

Annual event in Sedona, Arizona, celebrating raw vegan foods, music, spirituality and the Earth. Lists speakers, workshops, musicians, vendors and volunteer opportunities.

Paul Nison website for information on raw and living foods, promotion of his new book "The Raw Life", and live products.

Detoxification, rejuvenation, using Ann Wigmore techniques. Includes shop, and consultations.

Raw Food Cafe in Los Angeles. Beautiful food and raw food classes.

Directory of resources about the raw living foods diet and lifestyle.

A diverse collection of articles on religious vegetarianism.

Explains the Sikh reasons for being vegetarian.

A list of tours, holidays and courses which offer exclusively vegetarian or vegan cuisine.

Vegetarian resources and materials for traveling in Moscow, Russia. Includes vegetarian-friendly accommodation and assistance with shopping.

An informal child-free social group for non-parents (singles and couples) in America's national capital, Washington DC.

A humane approach to vegetarianism and health reasons for not eating animals.

A report from the BMA said that all raw meat should be considered infected and a possible source of food poisoning.

Paraphrased quote from Peter Singer's Animal Liberation which argues that meat production is inefficient use of grain.

Highlights the issue of killing of kangaroos for meat and leather. Photo and video gallery, activism resources, and links to related sites.

Organises cycling tours exploring England, Wales and Welsh border country, specialising in vegetarian cuisine. Includes dates, information, and details for reservations.

Cookbook author and former cooking show hostess, Barbara Kerr is available for vegetarian cooking seminars. Free recipes on site.