Environmental Management

Organizations

U.S. EPA: EnviroSense
http://es.epa.gov/
EPA's pollution prevention forum for all levels of gov't., researchers, industry, and public interest groups.

UN Environment Programme/Industry and Environment
http://www.unepie.org/home.html
Promotes cleaner and safer industrial production and consumption patterns. OzoneAction and International Cleaner Production Information Clearinghouse.

United Nations Environmental Program/Financial Services Initiative
http://www.unep.ch/
Aims to integrate environmental considerations into all aspects of the financial service sector's operations, foster private sector investment in environmentally sound technologies and services, and support international efforts to develop and promote mechanisms for financing sustainable development.

US EPA Small Business Innovation Research Program
http://epa.gov/ncer/sbir/
Funds research & development projects in areas such as clean technology, pollution prevention, water treatment, innovative manufacturing practices, and many others.

WaterSense
http://www.epa.gov/watersense/
US EPA site provides information for businesses on best ways to conserve water and EPA's Watersense program. Links to EPA Portfolio Manager, which helps businesses monitor their energy and water use. Links to Watersense irrigation partners.

Zero Emissions Research Institute
http://www.zeri.org

Database(s)

CorporateRegister.com
http://www.corporateregister.com/
Directory of corporate responsibility reports.

How to Green Your Business Guide
http://www.nrdc.org/enterprise/greeningadvisor/
This guide helps businesses or organizations to reduce its environmental impacts: produce less waste, consume less paper and energy, and use resources more efficiently. Developed by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

Sustainable Development Reports
http://www.sustainabledevelopment-reports.org/en/index.htm
Directory of sustainable development reports worldwide.

Listserv(s)

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