| SITE NAME |
WEB ADDRESS / PHONE NO. |
AVAILABLE INFORMATION |
| Department of Energy-Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network |
www.eere.energy.gov |
Online library offers news and archives about energy conservation techniques and technologies. Provides links to hundreds of other energy efficiency related web pages. |
| Energy Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (EPIC) |
epic.er.doe.gov/epic |
Includes a file listing of DOE-specific P2 information and a calendar of upcoming DOE-sponsored conference, meetings, and training events related to P2. |
Environmental Sustainability Resource Center
* Recommended Internet Site |
www.esrconline.org
1-855-531-3772
Rapid Response Line
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Provides P2 information on industry sectors common to EPA Regions 3 and 4 (Mid-Atlantic and Southern states). |
| EPA’s Pollution Prevention Program |
www.epa.gov/p2
Information Clearinghouse: (202) 260-1023
or order documents online |
Access to P2 information and publications, including best management practices, grants, environmental accounting, environmental preferable products, P2 in regulations; voluntary P2 programs, energy efficiency programs (i.e., Green Lights, Energy Star Buildings) and success stories. |
| EPA Waste Minimization Program |
www.epa.gov/wastemin |
Information on the National Waste Minimization Plan |
| Green Buzz |
www.GreenBiz.com |
Provides biweekly updates on what's new in the world business and the environment and resources to help companies profit from environmental leadership |
|
Green Chemical Alternatives Purchasing Wizard |
web.mit.edu/environment/academic/purchasing |
MIT's tool for reducing hazardous wastes in the lab. |
| Green Hotels Association |
www.greenhotels.com |
Association brings together hotels interested in environmental issues. |
| Green Restaurant Association |
www.dinegreen.com |
Provides research, consulting, education, marketing and certification of green restaurants. |
| Green Seal |
www.greenseal.org |
Independent organization that sets standards for products and services that perform well and cause less harm to the environment. |
| International Institute for Sustainable Development |
www.iisd.org/ |
IISD’s mission is to promote sustainable development in decision-making. |
| Iowa Waste Reduction Center |
www.iwrc.org |
Includes P2 information for vehicle maintenance shops. |
| Joint Service Pollution Prevention Technical Library |
http://p2library.nfesc.mil |
Resources and tips on P2, EMS, green procurement, and energy and waster conservation |
| Life Cycle Assessments |
www.epa.gov/ORD/NRMRL/lcaccess/ |
Understanding the methodology for identifying and evaluating environmental burdens associated with the life cycles of of materials and services in a "cradle-to-grave" approach. |
| Manufacturing Extension Project |
www.mep.nist.gov/index1.html |
MEP’s purpose is to provide small and medium-sized manufacturers with the help they need to succeed, including information on energy auditing and environmental studies. |
| National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) |
www.p2.org
(202) 466-P2P2
Pollution Prevention Hotline:
1-888-PIK-P2P2 |
The Roundtable is the largest organization in the U.S. devoted solely to promoting P2. |
| P2TECH Archive |
www.great-lakes.net/lists/p2tech/search.html |
Searchable archive of P2TECH and an e-mail listserver that functions as an information-sharing forum for P2 technical assistance. |
| Pacific NW Pollution Prevention Research Center |
www.pprc.org |
Provides P2 information relevant to the NW states. |
| Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange (P2Rx) |
www.p2rx.org |
P2Rx is a national network of eight regional centers, funded in part by the US EPA, The P2Rx centers provide pollution prevention information, networking and listservs. |
| Toxics Use Reduction Institute |
www.p2gems.org |
Internet search tool for facility planners, engineers, and managers looking for technical, process, and materials management information. Search by keyword or by selecting one of four categories (product or industry, chemical or waste, management tools, or process). |
| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency- Region III |
www.epa.gov/region3/p2/index.htm
1-800-438-2474 |
P2 educational materials, Business Assistance Center and grant information. |
| U.S. Green Buildings Council |
www.usgbc.org |
Information on the LEED green building rating system. |
| WasteWise |
www.epa.gov/wastewise
1-800-372-9473
e-mail ww@cais.net |
WasteWise is a voluntary program to help businesses eliminate municipal solid waste. Site contains info on a helpline, resource library, workshops, and publications. |
| WaterWiser (Water Efficiency Clearinghouse) |
www.waterwiser.org |
Contains water efficiency and conservation information. |
| World Businesses Council for Sustainable Development |
www.wbcsd.ch/ |
Coalition of international companies that share a commitment to the principles of sustainable development. |