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By going to these links you will leave the State Sustainability Web site. The following links to non-State sites do not imply any official Massachusetts endorsement and are provided for informational purposes only. General Sustainability Links Bellagio - Principles Guidelines for the Practical Assessment of Progress Toward Sustainable Development Business for Social Responsibility BSR is a global organization that helps member companies achieve success in ways that respect ethical values, people, communities and the environment. EPA's Community Based Environmental Protection (CBEP) Program The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Web site devoted to building sustainable communities Federal Network for Sustainability FNS promotes cost-effective, energy and resource-efficient operations across all branches of government. Fostering Sustainable Behavior This site was developed for the people who design initiatives to reduce waste and pollution, increase water and energy efficiency, and alter transportation patterns and other programs to foster sustainable behavior. The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives ICLEI The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) This site covers a wide range of environmental issues, including a thorough and practical guide to "green living." The Natural Step -- The Natural Step is a non-profit organization that helps businesses and governments integrate sustainability into core strategy and operations New Ecology org. New Ecology Inc.'s mission is to enhance sustainable development by promoting best practice and information exchange among three constituencies - CDCs, private developers, and universities - as well as public policy networks. Smart Communities Network A project of the US Department of Energy's Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development Sustainable Measures Consulting firm works with communities, companies, regional organizations and government agencies at all levels to develop indicators that measure progress toward a sustainable economy, society and environment.-- Offers free materials! SustainAbility Consultant firm that focuses on how the sustainable development (SD) agenda fits within business strategy in environmental, social and economic terms - the 'triple bottom line'. Sustainable Step New England SSNE's mission is to expand understanding of sustainability concepts, tools and processes throughout New England, and provide resources for taking action. Top  |   Back Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Cambridge Climate Calendar Climate, Environmental, and Sustainability Events for Massachusetts and New England Massachusetts Climate Action Network MCAN Network is composed of local and statewide groups that have joined together in a cooperative effort to halt the threat of global climate change by striving to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, principally carbon dioxide (CO2), in our communities and the state. Climate Change Science: An Analysis of Some Key Questions National Academy of Sciences - Global Warming Report Climate Neutral The Climate Neutral Network is an alliance of companies and other organizations that encourage and support companies in developing a new marketplace in which Climate Neutral products and services can be offered competitively to a range of interested buyers Commuter Choice Leadership Initiative (CCLI) U.S. EPA and U.S. DOT collaborative that promote programs that encourage a wide variety of commuting options other than driving alone Consortium for Energy Efficiency CEE's government programs address three distinct markets: publicly assisted housing, state and local government procurement, and traffic signaling EPA Energy & New England’s Environment EPA Region 1 strategies that both reduce environmental impacts and increase the reliability of our energy supplies for New England EPA's Global Warming Site The Environmental Protection Agency has launched a series of innovative initiatives to help inform the public about global warming and encourage individuals to learn about options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions EPA Global Warming Site Inside the Greenhouse - Summer 2002 A quarterly publication of state and local resources on global warming Gas Emissions Reduction Programs A searchable database that contains case studies of state and local programs that produce quantifiable greenhouse gas reductions Green Energy News - Covering clean, efficient and renewable energy Weekly publication -- paid subscription Kyoto Protocol United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Massachusetts’ development agency for renewable energy - Agency Overview Northeast Sustainable Energy Association NESEA is a regional membership organization focused on promoting the understanding, development, and adoption of energy conservation and non-polluting, renewable energy technologies REPP-CREST Renewable Energy Policy Projects investigates the relationships among policy, markets, and public demand to advance renewable energy technologies RoadMaps to Energy Efficiency A guide to retrofitting commercial properties, particularly tenant-occupied office buildings, to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs Tufts Climate Initiative Menu Web site describing Tufts University's committment and efforts to date to meeting or beating the Kyoto target for university-related greenhouse gas emissions Vermont - Burlington's Climate Change Action Plan Top  |   Back Renewable Energy Bonneville Environmental Foundation - Renewable Energy BEF sells Green Tags from new renewables -- built since 1999 - that are displacing existing, polluting fossil fuel generation Boston Area Solar Energy Association Promotes solar and other sustainable energy technologies throughout the greater Boston area Green-e Green-e certifies renewable electricity products Harvesting Clean Energy Pacific Northwest approach to renewable energy technologies information outreach and clearinghouse for information on making energy projects happen Interstate Renewable Energy Council Going Solar Promotes sustainable utilization of renewable energy sources and technologies in and through state and local government and community activities Massachusetts Technology Collaborative The state’s development agency for renewable energy - Renewable Energy Trust Fund Top  |   Back Mercury & Toxics Reduction The Clean Car Campaign Mercury in Vehicles The Clean Car Campaign for reducing mercury found in vehicles EPA's Safe Mercury Management Program An EPA initiative to foster proper protective treatment, disposal, and long-term management of mercury and mercury wastes. Hospitals for a Healthy Environment Information for health care professionals about pollution prevention opportunities in hospitals and healthier systems Sustainable Hospitals Providing technical support to the health care industry for selecting products and work practices that reduce occupational and environmental hazards, maintain quality patient care, and contain costs INFORM Independent research organization that examines the effects of business practices on the environment and on human health. MASCO - mercury work group Medical Academic and Scientific Community Organization, Inc. (MASCO) Mercury Work Group, formed by the MWRA to assist medical facilities in eliminating mercury discharges MA Department of Public Health, Toxicology Program Mercury Information Information on mercury related health issues in Massachusetts Massachusetts Health Benchmarks HealthBenchmarks' Mercury report offers a complete overview of the health impacts of mercury and the ongoing efforts aimed at reducing the risk of mercury exposure NEWMOA - Mercury Program Information on mercury issues and reduction strategies from the Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association (NEWMOA) NYCWasteLe$$ Reducing toxics New York City's WasteLe$$ Program: Frequently asked questions on reducing toxics in government operations Purdue University Report -- Mercury in Buildings Information for construction and demolition contractors and owners and managers of buildings on issues related to mercury found in buildings Top  |   Back Recycling & Waste Reduction Biocycle Journal Of Composting & Organics Recycling Building Materials Resource Center - A nonprofit building materials re-use group who accept donations of good quality used and surplus building materials Conservatree A nonprofit advocate for ecologically sustainable paper markets, provides information on environmental papers, strategies for source reduction, and other resources Cutting Paper Provides tips on reducing paper usage in office environments Earth 911 Recycling Provides community specific information on recycling, composting, household hazardous waste, used motor oil recycling, and other services EPA's Business Guide for Reducing Solid Waste This guide offers step-by-step instructions designed to assist businesses, governments, and other organizations establish a waste reduction program. EPA's Green Meetings Tools EPA tool for minimizing the negative impacts on the environment associated with large conferences EPA Recycling Basic Facts The EPA WasteWise Program A free, voluntary, EPA program designed to help organizations reduce their solid waste through goal-setting, technical assistance and nation-wide recognition Hospitals For a Healthy Environment Waste Reduction Guide: Cutting Costs & Minimizing Waste From Your Facility National Recycling Coalition A not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and improvement of recycling, source reduction, composting, and reuse Northeast recycling Council A not-for-profit organization dedicated to minimizing the amount of materials requiring disposal by promoting the environmental and economic benefits of recycling and source reduction in the Northeast NYCWasteLe$$ government Duplex Copying tool A worksheet designed to help calculate the waste prevention benefits and cost savings associated with duplex copying compared to single-sided copying NYCWasteLe$$ government Measurement cups & bowls A worksheet designed to help calculate the waste prevention benefits and savings of replacing disposable cups and bowls with reusable ones NYCWasteLe$$ government Measurement toner cartridges A worksheet designed to help calculate the waste prevention benefits associated with establishing a toner-cartridge recycling program PAPER Wizard An online calculator to help identify the environmental costs of paper usage and to understand the benefits of using post-consumer recycled and chlorine-free papers Rechargeable Battery Recycling The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation offers free rechargeable battery recycling programs for public & private entities Recycling At Work Information from the National Office Paper Recycling Project on maximizing office paper recycling and minimizing waste Reduce.org Information on reducing Waste in the Workplace Top  |   Back Sustainable Design & Construction Building for Environmental & Economic Sustainability (BEES) Software providing techniques for selecting cost-effective, environmentally-preferable building products. Developed by the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) California Green Building Design and Construction Page Sustainable design or building "green" resources in California California's Sustainable Bldg Blueprint for State Facilities Building Better Buildings: A Blueprint for Sustainable State Facilities EPA Green Buildings The program focuses on Energy Efficiency and Renewables, Green Building Materials, Indoor Environment, Water Conservation, and Waste issues Green Building Alliance Promotes the integration of green building practices in Pittsburgh US Green Building Council The USGBC focuses on producing high performance buildings. The developer of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™)rating system Green Buildings BC New Buildings Program Overview The goal of the program is to develop government facilities consistent with the concept of responsible and sustainable development Green Building Resource Guide A database of over 600 green building materials and products selected specifically for their usefulness to the design and building professions National Park Service - Park Facilities Sustainability concepts in the National Parks Pennsylvania Green Building Guidelines High-Performance Green Building Guidelines downloadable guide The Pennsylvania Green Building Operations and Maintenance Manual Downloadable guide Resources for Environmental Design Index (REDI) -- 1,800 Green Building Materials Online SBIC Home Page The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the design, affordability, energy performance, and environmental soundness of residential, institutional, and commercial buildings nationwide The Sustainable Design Resource Guide - Denver AIA Committee on the Environment guide intended to provide you with an understanding of how environmental building principles can be implemented here and now. Included in the introduction are summaries of sustainable design concepts and useful checklists Total Building Commissioning A process that selects key building systems for commissioning based upon industry-wide experiences with such systems or owner-specific experiences with similar building types Top  |   Back Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Buy Recycled Business Alliance Center for a New American Dream Procurement Strategies Conservatree - paper selection for the environment ENERGY STAR for Government EPA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Database provides a tool to make it easier to purchase products and services with reduced environmental impacts. Environmental information on over 600 products and services is included in this database. EPA Environmentally Preferable Purchasing - EPP Links Green Seal INFORM -- Cleaning for Health Products and Practices for a Safer Indoor Environment Janitorial Products Pollution Prevention Project Massachusetts Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program - Information on Environmentally Preferable Products available through statewide contracts Top  |   Back Environmental Management Systems EPA - Environmental Management Systems (EMS) EPA - Implementing an EMS in Community Based Organizations Peer Center PEER Public Govt EMS Troubleshooter guide Environmental Management Information Systems -- Freeware that provides information and tools for ISO 14000 and similar EH&S management programs Environmental Management Systems Resources on the Internet Environmental Management Tool Kit – Free Downloads Top  |   Back Other States' Programs California Integrated Waste Management for State Agencies -- Assistance to state government to reduce, reuse, recycle, and buy recycled. California -- Los Angeles-Sustainability Home Page California -- Santa Monica Sustainable City Program Council For Sustainable Florida Environmental Organization Web directory -- States with Sustainable Development Programs Illinois Green Government - Illinois EPA Indiana Greening the Government Maryland Environmental Design Program Minnesota Sustainable Development Initiative New Jersey Sustainability Program North Carolina Sustainability Program Oregon Sustainability Solutions PA Green Government Council Portland Office of Sustainable Development Seattle Office of Sustainability Texas -- City of Austin - Sustainable Communities Initiative Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Sustainable Washington Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources EMS Initiative U.S. National -- Committee for Environment and Public Works 108th Congress Convened 1/7/2003 Canada -- Council of Atlantic Premiers Top  |   Back University and College Programs Brown University Environmentally Responsible Design EPA New England, College & University Compliance Assistance Georgia Tech Sustainable Facilities & Infrastructure Harvard Green Campus Initiative Harvard Medical School - First, Do No Harm The Talloires Declaration -- University Presidents for a Sustainable Future, Tufts University European Center, Talloires, France, October 4-7, 1990 UMass Boston -- Center for Green Chemistry UMass Boston Recycling Program University of Michigan Sustainable Architecture UNC Chapel Hill Sustainability Coalition Top