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Alphabetical Listing of Reference Documents by Title
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Canadian Environmental Choice Program
Abstract: Helps consumers identify products and services that are less harmful to the environment
Source: Environment Canada
URL: http://www.ecologo.org/en/
Efficient Transport Packaging and Distribution Systems
Abstract: Information to encourage efficient transport and distribution systems
Source: California Integrated Waste Management Board
URL: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/homehazwaste/Resources.htm
Energy Ideas
Abstract: Provides access to objective information and technical assistance for energy efficiency
Source: Energy Ideas Clearinghouse
URL: http://www.energyideas.org/
Environmental Building News [PDF]
Abstract: Collection of land-use, building design, and construction strategies that reduce environmental impacts
Source: Environmental Building News
URL: http://www.epa.gov/osw/nonhaz/municipal/pubs/combined.pdf
Environmental Marketing Claims
Abstract: National guidelines issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with the cooperation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), are available to help companies make sure their green claims don't run afoul of the law.
Source: Federal Trade Commission
URL: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/energy/bus19.shtm
EPA Final Guidance on Environmentally Preferable Purchasing - Guiding Principle 3
Abstract: A guiding principle for environmental purchasing
Source: US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pollution Prevention & Toxics
URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/epp/pubs/guidance/finalguidance.htm#
GuidingPrinciple3
Florida Design Initiative
Abstract: Design and construction information for sustainable buildings
Source: Florida Sustainable Communities Center
URL: http://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate
_development_management/facilities_management/sustainabl
e_buildings_and_energy_initiatives
FTC Chairman Steiger Announces National Guidelines to Prevent Misleading Environmental Marketing Claims
Abstract: Early press release fully describing FTC environmental guides.
Source: Federal Trade Commission
URL: http://www.ftc.gov/opa/predawn/F93/greenguid3.htm
Global Recycling Network
Abstract: Provides recycling related information
Source: Global Recycling Network
URL: http://www.grn.com/
Green Guide on Trimming Your Waste
Abstract: A guide to help you trim your office waste
Source: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
URL: http://www.pnl.gov/ems/
Green Pages - Online
Abstract: Directory of environmentally responsible businesses, products and services
Source: Co-Op America
URL: http://www.greenpages.org/
Green Procurement
Abstract: A set of articles about purchasing decisions and products that prevent pollution
Source: Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center
URL: http://pprc.org/pubs/newsletter/news1199.html
Green Seal
Abstract: GreenSeal promotes the manufacture and sale of environmentally responsible consumer products
Source: Green Seal
URL: http://www.greenseal.org
Guide to Green Purchasing
Abstract: Guide for establishing and implementing an EPP program
Source: U.S. Air Force
URL: http://www.epa.gov/epp/pubs/greenguides.htm
National Association of Purchasing Management
Abstract: Web site of trade association to educate purchasing professionals
Source: National Association of Purchasing Management
URL: http://www.napm.org/
Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) Environmentally Preferable Products Procurement Listserv (EPPNET)
Abstract: Electronic listserve for procurement professionals
Source: Northeast Recycling Council
URL: http://www.nerc.org/eppnet/index.html
P24You - the Individual
Abstract: Tips for preventing waste and what to buy at home
Source: PPRC
URL: http://www.pprc.org/p24u.cfm
Pollution Prevention Handbook - Shipping and Receiving Operations [PDF]
Abstract: Provides options to reduce waste at shipping operations
Source: Department of Interior, Environmental Policy and Compliance
URL: http://infohouse.p2ric.org/ref/01/00587.pdf
Public Procurement and Energy Efficiency in the Pacific Northwest [PDF]
Abstract: Market research study for purchasing energy efficient technologies
Source: Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
URL: http://www.energyideas.org/documents/misc/procurerpt.pdf
ReThink Paper
Abstract: Provides an overview of ecological paper options
Source: Earth Island Institute
URL: http://www.rethinkpaper.org/
Sorting Out 'Green' Advertising Claims
Abstract: Consumer education bulletin helps buyers find fact among the fluff.
Source: Federal Trade Commission
URL: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/general/gen02.shtm
Sorting Out 'Green' Advertising Claims
Abstract: Four page consumer education bulletin helps buyers find fact among the fluff.
Source: Federal Trade Commission
URL: http://www.ftc.gov/opa/1999/04/green.shtm
Waste at Work - Prevention Strategies for the Bottom Line
Abstract: Business tips to reduce waste disposal, purchasing, and operational costs
Source: INFORM
URL: http://www.informinc.org/wasteatwork.php
What is Resource Management?
Abstract: Describes how to develop compensation for services based on waste reduction goals.
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/smm/wastewise/wrr/rm.htm
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