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Facilities Design and Management
Managing pollution prevention associated with the design and management of buildings, DOD facilities, federal facilities, hospitals, college campus, schools or similar facilities.

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  [Agricultural Teaching Labs Topic Hub]
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    CSREES State Partners
Description:Hosts the directory of land-grant universities which are state partners of CSREES. Also included are links to funding opportunities and news.
Source:Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)
URL:http://www.csrees.usda.gov/
Resource Type:List
    Guides to Pollution Prevention - Research and Educational Institutions
Description:This guide provides an overview of waste generating processes and operations which occur in educational or research institutions. The guide also presents options for minimizing waste generation through source reduction and recycling.
Source:U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
URL:http://www.istc.illinois.edu/info/library_docs/other_pubs/p2_g
uide_research_and_educational.pdf
Resource Type:Article/report
    IAQ Tools for Schools
Description:Guidance to prevent and solve, with minimal cost and involvement, the majority of indoor air problems. Presents a well-defined set of operations and maintenance activities for school staff to follow.
Source:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
URL:http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/tfs/guidtoc.html
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
    Managing Nonpoint Source Pollution from Agriculture
Description:Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution from agricultural activities is the leading source of impairment to surveyed rivers and lakes, the third largest source of impairments to surveyed estuaries, and also a major contributor to ground water contamination and wetlands degradation. This is an overview of activities and causes.
Source:EPA Office of Water
URL:http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/facts/point6.htm
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    National Agricultural Library (NAL)
Description:The NAL serves as the national repository of agricultural information with a mission to acquire, organize, manage, preserve, and provide access to this unique collection. They operate under the belief that agricultural information is more accessible to more people through technology.
Source:U.S. Department of Agriculture
URL:http://www.nal.usda.gov/
Resource Type:Web site
    NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Description:Intended as a source of general industrial hygiene information on several hundred chemicals/classes for workers, employers, and occupational health professionals. The information should help users recognize and control occupational chemical hazards.
Source:National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
URL:http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
    Nonpoint Source - Water Quality Information
Description:A series of fact sheets on best management practices (BMPs) for activities that are likely to impact drinking water sources. Topics include: agricultural fertilizers, storage tanks, vehicle washing, small scale application of pesticides and more. The fact sheets are also used in conjunction with a source water protection training course (contact information given).
Source:South Dakota Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
URL:http://denr.sd.gov/dfta/wp/wqinfo.aspx
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    NRCS Regional and State Offices
Description:NRCS helps agricultural land owners conserve, maintain, and improve natural resources and environment through partnerships. This site gives local contacts all around the U.S.
Source:USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
URL:http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/about/organization/regions.html
Resource Type:List
    Paints, Solvents and Wood Preservatives
Description:Oil-based paint, thinners, strippers, and wood preservatives contain volatile hydrocarbons and other toxic chemicals. This fact sheet lists alternatives.
Source:Washington Toxics Coalition
URL:http://www.watoxics.org/files/paints.pdf
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    Research and Educational Laboratory Waste Reduction
Description:Introduction to P2 in an educational laboratory with suggestions for basic best management practices.
Source:Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
URL:http://www.p2pays.org/ref/04/03852.pdf
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
Date of Publication:1997
    Small Business Waste Reduction Guide
Description:Overview, tip sheets, case studies, checklists and regulations pertaining to many teaching lab activities -- building trades, groundskeeping, ag business, health care (vet clinics), coating and painting, metal fabrication and machining, vehicle maintenance. Go to the "Detailed Table of Contents" to go directly to the section you want.
Source:University of Wisconsin - Extension
URL:http://www.uwex.edu/ces/ag/sus/sbdc/sections.htm
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
    The New American Farmer
Description:A 160-page collection of in-depth interviews with farmers and ranchers describing their diverse operations, profitability, quality of life, and impact on the environment.
Source:Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (USDA-SARE)
URL:http://www.sare.org/publications/naf.htm
Resource Type:Case study/success story
    Using Solvents Safely
Description:Describes safe work methods, health concerns, solvent management approaches and gives references.
Source:Hazard Evaluation System and Information Service (HESIS)
URL:http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ohb/HESIS/solvmenu.htm?
Resource Type:Article/report
    Vocational Education in the United States: Toward the Year 2000
Description:Describes trends in participation in secondary and postsecondary vocational education. Also presents findings about the academic preparation of high school students who participate in vocational education, relevant school reform efforts, and transitions after high school.
Source:National Center for Education Statistics
URL:http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2000/2000029.pdf
Resource Type:Article/report
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[EMS Topic Hub]
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    EMAS and ISO/EN ISO 14001: Differences and Complementarities
Description:2 page sheet posits that EMAS has more rigorous elements; includes good chart showing the implementation process for both.
Source:European Commission
URL:http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/emas/pdf/factsheet/fs_is
o_en.pdf
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
Date of Publication:2001
    EMS Design Tools
Description:Outstanding collection of presentations/cases of implementing EMS using various tools
Source:North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance.
URL:http://www.p2pays.org/iso/TipsTools.asp
Resource Type:Web site
Date of Publication:2001
    Environmental Management Systems
Description:An excellent site with many links to case studies and resources.
Source:North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance.
URL:http://www.p2pays.org/iso/
Resource Type:List
    Environmental Management Systems: An Implementation Guide for Small and Medium-Sized Organizations (2nd Edition)
Description:The 201-page primary US EPA manual on EMS, revised in 2001, is intended to provide a plain-English guide to organizations interested in implementing an EMS, using the basic Plan-Do-Check model.
Source:NSF International
URL:http://www.epa.gov/owm/iso14001/ems2001final.pdf
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:2001
    Environmental Management Systems: Table of Contents
Description:Table of contents for a good on-line only implementation manual with many organizational tips, examples for SMEs (defined here as viable businesses with less than $5 milllion in assets)
Source:International Finance Corporation
URL:http://www.ifc.org/enviro/Publications/EMS/ems.htm
Resource Type:List
Date of Publication:2000
    IEMS: A Company Manual Template for Small Business
Description:Access to downloadable, editable version of an example EMS manual for "Smith Company"
Source:United States Environmental Protection Agency
URL:http://www.epa.gov/dfe/pubs/projects/iems/index.htm
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
Date of Publication:2000
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[Environmental Management Accounting Topic Hub]
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    Cost Analysis for Pollution Prevention
Description:This analysis involves identifying all the major costs involved in a current process and possible pollution prevention alternatives, and then comparing the costs and savings. Tables are included to assist in data collection.
Source:Washington State Department of Ecology, Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program
URL:http://www.ecy.wa.gov/pubs/95400.pdf
Resource Type:Article/report
Date of Publication:August 2000
    Environmental Accounting for Competitive Advantage
Description:This chapter discusses Environmental Accounting - its history, precision in data collection, advice for practitioners, making EA systems work, and decision making using EA.
Source:John Wiley & Sons
URL:http://www.competitive-e.com/publications/miscpubls/EnviroAcco
CompAdvan1999.pdf
Resource Type:Chapter
Date of Publication:October 1998
    The Lean and Green Supply Chain: A Practical Guide for Material Managers and Supply Chain Managers to Reduce Costs and Improve Environmental Performance
Description:This booklet illustrates the efficiency-enhancing opportunities that arise when companies incorporate environmental costs and benefits into mainstream materials and supply chain management decision-making. It provides introductory guidance on how to identify these costs and benefits and how to adjust existing information systems and analysis techniques to better account for this significant category of costs.
Source:US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
URL:http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/library/pubs/archive/acct-archive/
pubs/lean.pdf
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:January 2000
    TNRCC Cost Accounting Software
Description:The TNRCC Cost Accounting Software was developed by TNRCC and funded by TNRCC and EPA for use by the regulated community. The Pollution Prevention Cost Accounting Module will assist in conducting a cost analysis of industrial processes and practices.
Source:Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC)
URL:http://teexcit.tamu.edu/tca/download.html
Resource Type:Software/electronic tool
Date of Publication:February 1998
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[Household Hazardous Materials Topic Hub]
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    Best Management Practices Resource Guide
Description:Thorough guide to HHW management with several useful appendices containing examples and practical resources. [PDF]
Source:Region 4 DOD Pollution Prevention Partnership
URL:http://www.p2pays.org/ref/13/12935.pdf
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:2000
    Glossary of Products with Hazards from A to Z
Description:Hazardous component, recommended us and alternatives for each product
Source:Purdue Research Foundation
URL:http://www.purdue.edu/dp/envirosoft/housewaste/house/products.
htm
Resource Type:List
Date of Publication:1997
    Household Waste Management
Description:Visitors to this virtual house can tour rooms and click on products to learn about hazards, protection, alteranatives, and best practices
Source:Purdue Research Foundation
URL:http://www.purdue.edu/dp/envirosoft/housewaste/src/title2.htm
Resource Type:List
Date of Publication:1997
    Virtual House
Description:Identify potentially hazardous products on a room-by-room basis from a graphic metaphor.
Source:Purdue Research Foundation
URL:http://www.purdue.edu/dp/envirosoft/housewaste/house/house.htm
Resource Type:List
Date of Publication:1997
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[Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Schools Topic Hub]
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    Action Thresholds in School IPM Programs
Description:"An action threshold is the point at which an IPM technician takes action to reduce a pest's numbers. Sometimes an action threshold is a number, sometimes it is qualitative." This document discovers factors to consider for establishing thresholds.
Source:Maryland Department of Agriculture
URL:http://schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu/doc/MD_thres.pdf
Resource Type:Article/report
Date of Publication:N/A
    Administrator Information, School IPM
Description:Administrator Information includes sample policy statements, organization directories, sample IPM training outlines, school IPM questionaires and surveys, as well as forms and regulatory information.
Source:School IPM
URL:http://schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu/admn_nfo.htm
Resource Type:Article/report
Date of Publication:NA
    All About Insects
Description:Effective managemet of pests requires knowledge of their biology, habits, and abilities.. Students take notes and learn about the characteristics, capabilities, and life cycles of insects.
Source:Elementary Urban IPM Curriculum, Michigan Pesticide Education
URL:http://www.pested.msu.edu/CommunitySchoolIpm/curriculumpdf/les
son12.pdf
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:NA
    Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemies
Description:Cornell University offers a resource to identify and understand the biology of parasitoids, predators, pathogens, and weed feeders; they offer tutorials on insect biology and ecology, IPM strategy and control tactics, and much more.
Source:Cornell University
URL:http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/biocontrol/
Resource Type:Web site
    California School Integrated Pest Management Program
Description:A variety of documents, Web links, and other resources related to the California Healthy Schools Act of 2000 are available. This site is designed for school administrators, IPM coordinators, maintenance and operations staff, parents, and teachers.
Source:California Department of Pesticide Regulation
URL:http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/cfdocs/apps/schoolipm/main.cfm
Resource Type:Web site
Date of Publication:NA
    Community and School Integrated Pest Management
Description:This Web site offers links to state and national school IPM information.
Source:University of Minnesota Extension Service
URL:http://www.extension.umn.edu/pesticides/IPM/ipmhome.htm
Resource Type:Web site
Date of Publication:NA
    Developing an IPM Policy Statement for Your School District
Description:A first step in developing your integrated pest management (IPM) program is drafting an IPM policy. An IPM policy is a valuable way to clearly and concisely state the district's approach to pest management and pesticide use issues. An example IPM policy statement is provided.
Source:Minnesota Department of Agriculture
URL:http://www.mda.state.mn.us/en/plants/pestmanagement/ipm/school
-ipm-policy.aspx
Resource Type:Article/report
Date of Publication:NA
    Exploring Urban Integrated Pest Management: Activities and Resources for Teaching K-6
Description:The entire 76-page document is available in PDF format. Eleven chapters include fact sheets, introductions to IPM, and lessons.
Source:Michigan State Univeristy Pesticide Education, Elementary Urban IPM Curriculum
URL:http://www.pested.msu.edu/CommunitySchoolIpm/curriculum.htm
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:NA
    General Pesticide Information
Description:Contents include a pesticide overview, pesticide safety, evaluating your pesticide risk, pesticide labels, food and pesticides, environment and pesticides, pets, wildlife and pesticides, waste disposal, and fact sheets.
Source:National Pesticide Information Center
URL:http://www.npic.orst.edu/gen.htm
Resource Type:Web site
    Glossary (Appendix B)
Description:Definitions for commonly used school IPM terms are provided by The IPM Institute of North America in the appendices for the School IPM Standards.
Source:The IPM Institute of North America
URL:http://www.ipminstitute.org/school_standards_appendices.htm#Gl
ossary
Resource Type:Chapter
    Health Effects of 48 Commonly Used Toxic Pesticides in Schools
Description:Insecticides, herbicides, fungicides commonly used in schools are identified along with known health effects (cancer, reproductive effects, neurotoxicity, kidney/liver damage, sensitizer/irritants).
Source:Beyond Pesticides
URL:http://www.beyondpesticides.org/schools/publications/48%20Scho
ol%20Pesticides.pdf
Resource Type:List
    How To Develop an IPM Program
Description:Simple guidelines for developing a school IPM program; start-up and operational phases are described. (10-page PDF)
Source:U.S. EPA
URL:http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/ipm/schoolipm/append-b.pdf
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
Date of Publication:N/A
    Integrated Pest Management for Schools: A How-to Manual
Description:IPM principles and practices for schools, fact sheets, forms, curricula, and many resources. Available as PDF.
Source:U.S. EPA
URL:http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/ipm/schoolipm/
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:NA
    Introduction to IPM (Michigan)
Description:Requirements, procedures, and policies for IPM in public buildings, including schools, and applicator training requirements.
Source:Department of Agriculture, Michigan Gov.
URL:http://www.michigan.gov/mda/0,1607,7-125-1566_2405_37164---,00
.html
Resource Type:Web site
Date of Publication:N/A
    IPM for Pennylvania Schools: A How-to Manual
Description:In the two years since this manual was first published, legislation has been passed requiring each Pennsylvania school district, intermediate unit, and area vocational/technical school to develop an integrated pest management (IPM) plan (Act 35 of 2003), and to notify parents and guardians 72 hours prior to any pesticide applications and post warning signs 72 hours prior to and 48 hours after any pesticide applications in school buildings or on school grounds (Act 36 of 2002). Therefore, this edition has several important changes, as well as some minor editorial revisions.
Source:Pennsylvania IPM
URL:http://paipm.cas.psu.edu/schoolmn/contents.htm
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:NA
    IPM for Teachers Curriculum
Description:Topics including insects, weeds, vertebrates, soil ecosystems, biological control and tactics, pesticides, natural areas (invasive plants), buildings and schools, and more help students understand principles of IPM.
Source:Pennsylvania IPM
URL:http://paipm.cas.psu.edu/schools/courseguide.html
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:NA
    IPM for Your School
Description:Guidelines for understanding IPM and for adapting the process into the school are offered, complete with a general overview, suggestions for monitoring, indentifying target pests, making management decisions, and control methods.
Source:University of Nebraska, Lincoln
URL:http://schoolipm.unl.edu/ipmpolicy/creatingipm.shtml
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
    IPM Handbook
Description:Included is a summary of state laws requiring IPM and notification, IPM sample policies, IPM forms (including monitoring, sighting logs, notification forms), and guidelines for pest tolerance levels.
Source:Safer Pest Control Project
URL:http://www.spcpweb.org/factsheets/IPM_handbook.pdf
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
    IPM How Do You Spell It?
Description:This is a slide overview of school IPM
Source:Environmental Health Watch
URL:http://www.ehw.org/Asthma/ASTH_schoolIPM-web_files/frame.htm#s
lide0001.htm
Resource Type:Audio/video
    IPM in Schools
Description:The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the University of Minnesota, because of the interest being expressed concerning IPM in K-12 schools, jointly established a voluntary IPM in K-12 Schools Working Group. This provides a comprehensive review of IPM in schools, complete with policies fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, educator material, and additional links.
Source:Minnesota Department of Agriculture
URL:http://www.mda.state.mn.us/ipm/ipminschools.html
Resource Type:Web site
Date of Publication:NA
    IPM in Schools Nationwide Directory
Description:During the evolution of IPM in schools, many states have taken many different approaches. Some states have passed mandates, while others push the initiative on a purely voluntary basis. This provides a clickable map to locate information on the status of school IPM in your state.
Source:U.S. EPA
URL:http://www.epa.gov/region5/pesticides/ipm/index.html
Resource Type:Web site
    IPM Institute of North America, School IPM
Description:Comprehensive source of information for schools that includes standards for school buildings and grounds, pest control options, fact sheets, policy, and more.
Source:The IPM Institute of North America
URL:http://www.ipminstitute.org/school.htm
Resource Type:Article/report
    IPM Learning Modules
Description:The IPM Learning Modules from Nebraska include an introduction to integrated pest management, assessment/evaluation, asthma triggers in schools, IPM treatment strategies and mold and indoor air quality in schools; school ground pest modules (birds, spiders, stinging insects, snakes, rabbits, rodents and a few other mammalian pests); structural pest modules (ants, bats, birds, cockroaches, flies, head lice, silverfish, spiders, stinging insects, stored product pests, mice and rats, and snakes); and site specific modules (school grounds/landscape and school turfgrass). These are offered in both low and high resolution.
Source:University of Nebraska
URL:http://schoolipm.unl.edu/ipmmodules/
Resource Type:Web site
    IPM Overview
Description:This brief fact sheet identifies benefits of IPM and common barriers to implementing school IPM programs.
Source:Minnesota Department of Agriculture
URL:http://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/ipm/definitio
n.htm
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
Date of Publication:NA
    IPM Resource Center for Schools and Child Care Facilities
Description:Their mission is to promote IMP and provide technical support and IPM resources to schools and child care facilities throughout the US, but especially in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Resources include forms, list of products, IPM Inspections, Federal Laws & Regulations, Pest control information, and management plans
Source:Southwest Technical Resource Center for IPM
URL:http://schoolipm.tamu.edu/
Resource Type:Web site
    IPM Technical Resource Center
Description:The Midwest Technical Resource Center for IPM in schools and day cares offers information on improved pest management practices that enable schools to employ better techniques for maintaining safe and pest-free learning environments.
Source:Purdue University
URL:http://www.entm.purdue.edu/entomology/outreach/schoolipm/
Resource Type:Web site
Date of Publication:NA
    MSDS Database
Description:Search various material safety data sheet (MSDS) databases: Cornell University, Vermont SIRI, Conform-Action Data Systems, Seaton Compliance Resource Center, Oxford University, University of Akron, National Library of Medicine Household Products Database, and many others that includes several foreign language MSDS databases.
Source:MSDS Search
URL:http://www.msdssearch.com/DBLinksN.htm
Resource Type:Web site
    National Pest Management Association, Inc.
Description:National trade association for the professional pest control industry. The Web site serves as a resource for their memberhsip, consumers, media, and teachers/students.
Source:National Pest Management Association, Inc.
URL:http://www.pestworld.org/
Resource Type:Web site
    Native Plant Society Associations
Description:The North American Native Plant Society fosters native plant initiatives across the country. This Web site provides links to native plant society associations throughout the Great Lakes as well as across the country.
Source:North American Native Plant Society
URL:http://www.nanps.org/associations.aspx
Resource Type:Web site
    Ohio School IPM Program
Description:Ohio's school IPM contacts and some background information is available through the North Central IPM Center.
Source:North Central IPM Center
URL:http://www.ncpmc.org/school/resources.cfm
Resource Type:Article/report
    Pest Management Policy/Child Care IPM
Description:Updates of regulations and legislation in regards to IPM in child care facilities.
Source:IPM Technical Rseource Center
URL:http://www.entm.purdue.edu/entomology/outreach/schoolipm/1kid/
kid1b.htm
Resource Type:Article/report
    Pest Management Practices in Minnesota K-12 Schools
Description:This 147-page document resulted from a study on Pesticides - Use, Effects, and Alternatives to Pesticides in Schools. Included are detailed findings on demographics, current policies (1999), current services (1999), pesticide applications, most troublesome pests and increasing IPM use.
Source:Minnesota Department of Agriculture
URL:http://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/ipm/ipminscho
ols.htm
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:12/1999
    Pesticide Information Profiles
Description:This is a cooperative effort of University of California-Davis, Oregon State University, Michigan State University, Cornell University, and the University of Idaho. It provides specific pesticide information relating to health and environmental effects.
Source:EXTOXNET
URL:http://extoxnet.orst.edu/pips/ghindex.html
Resource Type:Web site
    Pesticides Glossary
Description:Glossary of pesticide terms; many are non-technical and linked for additional clarification.
Source:U.S. EPA
URL:http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/glossary/index.html
Resource Type:Other resources
Date of Publication:N/A
    Poisoned Schools: Invisible Threats Visible Actions
Description:This report discusses many aspects of toxic chemicals in schools, and included is pesticides, developing IPM programs and the Gold Standard School IPM Policy.
Source:Child Proofing Our Communities
URL:http://www.childproofing.org/PoisonSchoolsfinalForWeb2-27-01.p
df
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:3/2001
    Regulating Biopesticides
Description:Before a pesticide can be marketed and used in the United States, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) requires that EPA evaluate the proposed pesticide to assure that its use will not pose unreasonable risks of harm to human health and the environment. This regulation involves an extensive review of health and safety information. This site includes biopesticide active ingredient fact sheets, lasws, international issues, storage and disposal, adverse effects reporting, restricted and cancelled uses, pesticide tolerances, and registration information sources.
Source:US EPA
URL:http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/biopesticides/
Resource Type:Web site
    Safer Schools: Achieving a Healthy Learning Environment Through Integrated Pest Management
Description:Table of Contents for this 60-page PDF includes an Introduction, Children's Exposure to Toxic Pesticides, School Pest Management, An In-Depth Look at IPM and the SAix IPM Program Essentials as well as case studies from across the country.
Source:Beyond Pesticicdes
URL:http://www.beyondpesticides.org/schools/publications/IPMSucces
sStories.pdf
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:4/2003
    Schooling of State Pesticide Laws -- 2002 Update
Description:This is a review of state pesticide laws regarding schools with a table that summarizes how states around the country protect children from exposures.
Source:Beyond Pesticides
URL:http://www.beyondpesticides.org/schools/publications/School_re
port_update_2002.pdf
Resource Type:Article/report
    Selecting Treatment Strategies
Description:Pest managers need to consider many strategies for control and effective programs. This offers a simple explanation of key treatment strategies.
Source:U.S. EPA
URL:http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/ipm/schoolipm/chap-4.pdf
Resource Type:Chapter
Date of Publication:NA
    State and Local School Pesticide Policies
Description:A clickable map provides links to current school and state pesticide policies and programs that are being adopted across the country.
Source:Beyond Pesticides
URL:http://www.beyondpesticides.org/schools/schoolpolicies/index.h
tm
Resource Type:Web site
Date of Publication:N/A
    Statewide Integrated Pest Management Glossary
Description:Comprehensive list of IPM terms.
Source:University of California IPM Online
URL:http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/glossary.html
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    Technical Information
Description:Technical information includes IPM design, pests, pesticides, and non-pesticides.
Source:School IPM
URL:http://schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu/tech.htm
Resource Type:Web site
Date of Publication:NA
    The Pied Piper
Description:Basic biology, great photographs, and links for rats, mice, cockroaches, fleas, bugs, flies, ants, and wasps, as well as textile pests, pest birds, casual intruders, and beneficial animals.
Source:The Pied Piper
URL:http://www.the-piedpiper.co.uk/index.htm
Resource Type:Web site
    What is School IPM
Description:Parents: how to get IPM implemented in your child's school; administrators: how to get IPM implemented in school. How to overcome barriers.
Source:
URL:http://schoolipm.ifas.ufl.edu/what_ipm.htm
Resource Type:Article/report
    WhatisIPM
Description:Homeowners, schools, and businesses seeking more information for protection from pests and the health and property threats that they pose can visit www.whatisIPM.org for integrated pest management (IPM) information and techniques. The most popular feature on the site  a virtual home tour  gives web users a "hands-on" opportunity to learn how pests can enter their homes and how a properly implemented IPM plan can effectively prevent and control pests.
Source:National Pest Management Association
URL:http://www.whatisipm.org/schools_IPM.asp
Resource Type:Web site
    Where There's A Will, There's A Way
Description:Printed in 1994, this seven-page article addresses cases studies and issues from around the country in regard to pesticide management and children's health in schools.
Source:Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
URL:http://www.pesticide.org/WhereWillWay.pdf
Resource Type:Article/report
Date of Publication:1994
    William Blackstone Elementary School Case Study
Description:Teachers and staff participated in the IAQ (indoor air quality) process by completing the Tools for Schools checklists on a regular basis, which helps school and district staff keep up with IAQ issues as they arise. Included is the establishment of an IPM program that is committed to using a non-toxic/least-toxic method of pest control. (PDF Format; Length: 2 pages)
Source:US EPA
URL:http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/pdfs/casestudies/william_blacks
tone.pdf
Resource Type:Case study/success story
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[Landscaping Topic Hub]
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    Department of Energy (U.S.) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Description:Advice and information on how landscaping can reduce energy costs.
Source:Government
URL:http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/landscaping/inde
x.cfm/mytopic=11910
Resource Type:Web site
    Designing for Wildlife, How to Naturescape
Description:Introduces some basic Concepts of landscaping with native plants, referred to by many as "naturescaping," and follows twith Steps you can take to get started.
Source:PlantNative.com
URL:http://plantnative.com/how_wildlife.htm
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
    EPA - Green Acres
Description:Information about green landscaping techniques, including information on using native plants and planting for water conservation.
Source:Government
URL:http://www.epa.gov/greenacres/
Resource Type:Web site
    EPA-Hazardous and Solid Waste Publications
Description:Database of publications regarding hazardous and solid wastes and their impacts/relationships to landscaping.
Source:Government
URL:http://yosemite.epa.gov/r10/extaff.nsf/208cfa50afd196da8825650
f0070e8d9/07a1f28a423390a5882565670069de05?OpenDocument
Resource Type:Other resources
    GreenScapes
Description:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) GreenScapes program provides cost-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for landscaping. Designed to help preserve natural resources and prevent waste and pollution, GreenScapes encourages comp
Source:
URL:http://www.epa.gov/greenscapes/
Resource Type:Web site
    Ohio State University College of Food, Agriculture and Environment
Description:An extensive list of fact sheets related to planting, pest control, plant disease and lawn and turf.
Source:State
URL:http://cfaes.osu.edu/
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    Planning the Home Landscaping
Description:Information regarding overall planning of landscaping for homes wih tips and advice on methods/techniques friendly to the environment.
Source:Government
URL:http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/homelandscape/hom
e.html
Resource Type:Article/report
    Planting Native
Description:Extensive information on how to plant native plants, the benefits for the environment, and other planting tips.
Source:Non-profit organization
URL:http://www.plantnative.org/how_plan_examples_intro.htm
Resource Type:Web site
    Professional Landcare Network (PLANET)
Description:Global trade association for residential and commercial lawn care professionals. A technical and business management resource for its members, PLANET offers workshops, public awareness campaigns, publications, and a management conference.
Source:Private
URL:http://www.landcarenetwork.org/cms/home.html
Resource Type:Web site
    University of Minnesota: Sustainable Urban Landscape Information Series.
Description:Information on design, plant selection, maintenance and implementation for Landscaping.
Source:State
URL:http://www.sustland.umn.edu/
Resource Type:Web site
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[Mercury-Schools Topic Hub]
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    Getting Mercury Out of Schools: Why it?s a Problem, Where it is, What to do
Description:This guidance was prepared to assist Massachusetts schools in identifying and removing mercury materials from their classrooms, laboratories and buildings. It was designed as a one-pocket folder with general mercury information printed on the folder and six fact sheets in the pocket, all of which are available at this website in PDF format. The material has been reformatted to enable printing on 8.5" x 11" paper, though some of the design has been sacrificed to do this. Includes: an introduction written for the superintendent, business manager or other school personnel who are interested in general information about mercury; ?Mercury in Science Laboratories and Classrooms? written for the science teacher; ?Mercury in School Buildings and Maintenance Areas? written for the facilities manager; ?Mercury in the Medical Office? written for the school nurse; ?Mercury in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Laboratories in Vocational-Technical Schools? written for the HVAC teacher; ?Establishing Hazardous and Universal Waste Collection Areas? written for the science chairperson or facilities manager; and ?Sample Resolution for Mercury-Free Purchasing? written for the purchasing officer.
Source:NEWMOA
URL:http://www.newmoa.org/prevention/mercury/schools/
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:N/A
    Identification of Mercury Devices in Schools Checklists
Description:These tables assist school staff and/or state and local technical assistance providers in identifying mercury materials commonly found in schools. Specific tables are available for science rooms, medical offices, and school facilities. Non-mercury alternatives are also identified. (PDF Format; Length: 6 pages)
Source:NEWMOA
URL:http://www.newmoa.org/prevention/mercury/schools/checklist_new
_revised.pdf
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
Date of Publication:2002
    Interstate Mercury Education & Reduction Clearinghouse (IMERC) Mercury-Added Products Database
Description:Maintained by the Northeast Waste Management Officials? Association (NEWMOA), this database presents information submitted to IMERC on the amount and purpose of mercury in consumer products. The database is intended to inform consumers, recyclers, policy makers and others about: products that contain intentionally-added mercury; the amount of mercury in a specific product; the amount of mercury in a specific product line sold in the U.S. in a given year; and manufacturers of mercury added products. The information in this database was submitted to IMERC by or on behalf of product manufacturers in compliance with laws in the states of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. The database may be searched by sector, product category, manufacturer or amount of mercury content.
Source:NEWMOA
URL:http://www.newmoa.org/prevention/mercury/imerc.cfm
Resource Type:Web site
Date of Publication:n/a
    Mercury in Schools and the Community: A National Issue
Description:This participatory curriculum, adapted from Wisconsin?s ?Mercury in Your Community and the Environment,? correlates to national standards. It provides general information on mercury, including health issues, cultural and religious issues and unique properties of mercury. School information, including a case study of mercury contamination at a school, and a school mercury audit are provided. Also included are sections on household information, mercury in the environment, and mercury in our world and community. (PDF Format; Length: 80 pages)
Source:U.S. EPA and University of Wisconsin Extension
URL:http://www4.uwm.edu/shwec/publications/cabinet/p2/national-cur
riculum.pdf
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:March 2002
    Mercury Use: Educational Institutions
Description:Part of the Wisconsin Mercury Sourcebook. Covers mercury use and pollution prevention in schools.
Source:Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
URL:http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/bnsdocs/hgsbook/ed.pdf
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
    Mercury-Free Alternatives for Schools
Description:The purpose of this fact sheet is to help schools identify and find alternatives to mercury and other hazardous materials that may be present in school facilities. It focuses primarily on mercury compounds and mercury-containing equipment used in curriculum activity. Includes information on autobody class, industrial arts class, wood & metal shops; biology, chemistry, physics and science rooms; heating, ventilation and air conditioning laboratories/classrooms; medical technology classrooms and school medical offices; art classrooms; home economics classrooms; and non-educational mercury-containing items. (PDF Format; Length: 4 pages)
Source:IL Environmental Protection Agency
URL:http://www.epa.state.il.us/green-illinois/green-schools/mercur
y-free-alternatives-for-schools.pdf
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    ToxFAQs for Mercury
Description:Fact sheet on mercury detailing environmental and health risks. Includes federal recommendations and links to ATSDR's home page.
Source:Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
URL:http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts46.html
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    U.S. EPA School Chemical Cleanout Campaign (SC3)
Description:The Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign (SC3) aims to ensure that all schools are free from hazards associated with mismanaged chemicals. SC3 gives K-12 schools information and tools to responsibly manage chemicals. By using the tools provided on this site and pulling together a team with a variety of perspectives, expertise, and resources you can develop a successful chemical management program. Schools, parents, and local organizations can partner to create a chemical management program that meets the unique needs of their schools. SC3 is one component of EPA's Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC), a national effort to conserve natural resources and energy by managing materials more efficiently.
Source:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
URL:http://www.epa.gov/sc3/
Resource Type:Web site
Date of Publication:2007
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[Mercury-Thermostats Topic Hub]
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    Mercury Usage and Alternatives in the Electrical and Electronics Industries
Description:Among other topics, this report discusses mercury thermostats. Table 3 provides a price and performance comparison between mercury switch thermostats and their alternatives.
Source:U.S. Environment Protection Agency Office of Research and Development
URL:http://www.epa.gov/cgi-bin/claritgw?op-Display&document=clserv
:ORD:0761;&rank=4&template=epa
Resource Type:Article/report
Date of Publication:May 1994
    Thermostats and Control Systems
Description:Provides information about the various types of thermostats available.
Source:U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office
URL:http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/space_heating_co
oling/index.cfm/mytopic=12720
Resource Type:Article/report
Date of Publication:March 1997
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[Pollution Prevention (P2) Topic Hub]
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    Cleaner Production - Related Concepts
Description:Describes similarities between cleaner production, eco-efficiency, P2, waste minimisation, green productivity, and industiral ecology with links to resources.
Source:United Nations Environment Programme
URL:http://www.unepie.org/pc/cp/understanding_cp/related_concepts.
htm#1
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    Cleaner Production: A Guide to Information Sources 4th Edition: Section 15
Description:Audiovisual materials, training courses and institutes, traiing support materials, education and training electronic links
Source:United Nations Environment Programme
URL:http://www.unepie.org/pc/cp/reportspdf/15.pdf
Resource Type:Chapter
    EPA Region 2 P2 Resources
Description:Region 2 list of links for various P2 subjects.
Source:US Environmental Procection Agency, Region 2
URL:http://www.epa.gov/region02/p2/p2res.htm
Resource Type:List
Date of Publication:NA
    Issues in Facility-Level Pollution Prevention Measurement
Description:P2 progress requires measurement; this paper examines data sources and measurement approaches.
Source:Reasearch Triangle Institute
URL:http://www.rti.org/units/ese/p2/measure.PDF
Resource Type:Article/report
Date of Publication:1995
    Merging Pollution Prevention into Quality
Description:Pollution prevention is a type of process improvement activity for environmental management used by many organizations.
Source:Working Capital
URL:http://www.xlp.com/integrated-quality-and-environmental-manage
ment-systems-free-download
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
    P2 Policy Definitions
Description:USEPA's P2 policy and definitions, including what isn't P2.
Source:United States Environmental Protection Agency
URL:http://www.epa.gov/p2/pubs/p2policy/definitions.htm
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    Pollution Prevention (P2) and Industry Resources
Description:Annotated list of P2 resources developed by library is full of technology and research reports for multitude of industrial applications.
Source:Waste Management & Research Center
URL:http://www.wmrc.uiuc.edu/main_sections/info_services/library_m
ain.cfm
Resource Type:List
Date of Publication:2001
    Pollution Prevention Concepts & Principles
Description:Introductory document discusses concepts, objectives, P2 scope, and benefits for both government and the private sector.
Source:National Pollution Prevention Center
URL:http://www.umich.edu/~nppcpub/resources/GENp2.pdf
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:1995
    What is Pollution Prevention?
Description:Defines p2 and the economic incentives.
Source:National Pollution Prevention Roundtable
URL:http://www.epa.gov/p2/
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
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[Publicly Owned Treatment Works Topic Hub]
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    American Water Works Association
Description:Association for water treatment professionals.
Source:Profesional
URL:http://www.awwa.org
Resource Type:Web site
    Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators (ASIWPCA).
Description:Association for water pollution control professionals.
Source:Profesional
URL:http://www.asiwpca.org/
Resource Type:Web site
    City of Superior
Description:Information on P2 for mercury, stormwater, e-waste, batteries and many more issues from the POTW for the largest contributor of wastewater to Lake Superior in the state of Wisconsin.
Source:
URL:http://www.ci.superior.wi.us/index.asp?NID=129
Resource Type:Web site
    EPA-POTW Resources
Description:General information for POTWs.
Source:Government
URL:http://yosemite.epa.gov/water/owrccatalog.nsf/SingleKeyword?Op
enview&Keyword=POTW&count=2000&CartID=2490-014112
Resource Type:Web site
    EPA-RCRA Information on Hazardous Wastes for Publicly Owned Treatment Works
Description:RCRA information for POTWs.
Source:Government
URL:http://yosemite.epa.gov/water/owrccatalog.nsf/0/8249b83b7851ac
8f85256b0600724b9f?OpenDocument
Resource Type:Web site
    GreenBiz.com
Description:GreenBiz.com works to harness the power of technology to bring environmental information, resources, and tools to the mainstream business community.
Source:GreenBiz.com
URL:http://www.greenbiz.com/
Resource Type:Web site
    Greenleaf Publishing
Description:Issues concepts and practice when it comes Contemporary Environmental Accounting.
Source:Greenleaf Publishing
URL:http://www.greenleaf-publishing.com/
Resource Type:Article/report
    Sector Guidance from EBMUD
Description:The East Bay Municiple Utility District has a series of guidance documents for sectors that discharge to their POTW. You can use these guides to find ideas for auto repair shops, car washes and many other common dischargers.
Source:East Bay Municiple Utility District (EBMUD)
URL:http://www.ebmud.com/wastewater/industrial_&_commercial_permit
s_&_fees/pollution_prevention_program/default.htm
Resource Type:Article/report
    The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Description:CIMA are accountants who work in industry, commerce, not-for profit and for public sector organizations. CIMA's focus is to protect the public interest.
Source:The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
URL:http://www.cimaglobal.com/
Resource Type:Web site
    Water Environment Federation
Description:An interactive schematic diagram of a typical wastewater treatment plant.
Source:Non-profit
URL:http://www.wef.org/wefstudents/GoWithFlow/index.htm
Resource Type:Web site
    World Resources Institute
Description:World Resources Institute (WRI) is a place where issues of environmental pollution and ecosystem degradation are addressed. A variety of resources are provided through their website to get information on environmental protection.
Source:World Resources Institute
URL:http://about.wri.org/
Resource Type:Web site
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[Residential Construction Topic Hub]
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    Advanced Buldings Technologies & Practices
Description:This site contains ninety technologies and practices that improve the energy and resource efficiency of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings.
Source:Advancedbuildings.org
URL:http://www.advancedbuildings.org/index.htm
Resource Type:Article/report
    Affordable Sustainability
Description:This website guides users to incorporate sustainable design into affordable housing. The site has application to all building projects with sustainable or resource-efficient design and construction goals.
Source:National Center For Appropriate Technology (NCAT)
URL:http://homeasta.ncat.org/
Resource Type:Web site
    Building Codes, Standards, Guidelines and Rating Systems
Description:Provides links to federal and state agencies regarding building codes and links to "Green Building" ratings programs for several states.
Source:Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center
URL:http://www.pprc.org/pubs/greencon/code_std.cfm
Resource Type:List
    Building Greener Building Better: The Quiet Revolution
Description:An overview of strategies to build "green homes". Case studies and builder interviews touch on the concepts of 'Smart Growth', building community, site design, use of infill and brownfields, stormwater controls and design, and energy efficiency.
Source:National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and NAHB Research Center
URL:http://www.toolbase.org/Home-Building-Topics/Green-Building/bu
ilding-greener-building-better
Resource Type:Case study/success story
    Building Info Central: EEBA Criteria
Description:Goals, objectives and criteria for energy-efficient and resource-efficient buildings.
Source:Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA)
URL:http://www.eeba.org/resources/index.html
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    Building on a Green Budget
Description:Low-cost green design and construction practices for commercial and residential construction.
Source:Environmental Building News prepared by Building Green, Inc.
URL:http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm?fileName=080501a
.xml
Resource Type:Article/report
    Clearing the Air: seven do's and seven don't for improving indoor air quality
Description:"Guidelines for building a healthy home provided by an internationally recognized healthy housing expert. "
Source:By John Bower / In Context, Context Institute
URL:http://www.context.org/ICLIB/IC35/Bower.htm
Resource Type:Article/report
    Construction Industry Compliance Assistance (CICA) Center
Description:The Construction Industry Compliance Assistance Center - CICA Center - has a new website which explains environmental rules for the construction industry. Also provided are links to state regulations and other resources, including links to state and local green building programs. The site is virtually indispensible for any construction project.
Source:The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences and the EPA.
URL:http://www.cicacenter.org/
Resource Type:Web site
Date of Publication:April 2004
    Construction Waste Management Guide for Architects, Designers, Developers, Facility Managers, Owners, Property Managers & Specification Writers
Description:The Construction Waste Management Guide was written for professionals who do not deal directly with construction waste, yet have an impact on what happens to it. The purpose of the Guide is to educate these professionals about their role in reducing, reusing and recycling waste generated from remodeling, construction and demolition. The Guide includes step-by-step methods for salvaging and reusing building materials, an overview of deconstruction, information about construction and demolition waste processing facilities and guidance on using a specification, plan and report.
Source:Resourceventure.org
URL:http://www.resourceventure.org/free-resources/get-started/gree
n-building-publications/CWM%20Guide.pdf
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:June 2004
    Contractor's Guide to Preventing Waste and Recycling
Description:Guide to provide recycling and waste prevention how-to's for all builders, from handyman/remodelers to large commercial contractors, who want to save money; worksheets and case studies included.
Source:King County Solid Waste Division
URL:http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us/recycling/constructionguide.pdf
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
    Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)
Description:The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy. Overall, this is an outstanding resource.
Source:Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
URL:http://www.dsireusa.org/
Resource Type:Article/report
Date of Publication:October 2003
    Elements of An Energy Efficient House
Description:A discussion of the pros and cons of basic elements (a well-constructed and tightly sealed thermal envelope; controlled ventilation; properly sized, high-efficiency heating and cooling systems; and energy-efficient doors, windows, and appliances).
Source:Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN)
URL:http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    Federal Environmental Requirements for Construction
Description:This guide provides information on federal environmental requirements for construction projects. It is written primarily for owners of construction projects and for general contractors who supervise construction projects. Subcontractors also may find the information useful.
Source:Environmental Protection Agency
URL:http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assistanc
e/sectors/fedenvconstruction.pdf
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
Date of Publication:2003
    Green Built Home
Description:Green Built Home (Wisconsin) provides this "top 10" list of measures to reduce the environmental impact of home building. It focuses on where a homebuyer might get the best environmental result for the money. Sample strategies are provided.
Source:Wisconsin Environmental Initiative
URL:http://wi-ei.org/greenbuilt/index.php
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    Green Construction: Water and Energy
Description:Questions to consider and resources to help with energy and water design, including technical assistance and incentives.
Source:Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center
URL:
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    Hazardous Materials
Description:Comprehensive discussion of hazardous waste determination, regulations and pollution prevention options.
Source:Montana State University Extension Service, Pollution Prevention Program
URL:http://www.peakstoprairies.org/p2bande/construction/contrguide
/section8.cfm
Resource Type:Chapter
    Healthy and Affordable Housing: Read This Before You Design, Build or Renovate
Description:Practical recommendations for building and renovating a home. This manual discusses the seven steps to a healthy home with step by step recommendations.
Source:University of Alaska - Fairbanks
URL:http://www.uaf.edu/ces/faculty/seifert/pdf_nuaf/Design_Build.p
df
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:May 2005
    Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
Description:Practical information about residential radon; health effects, testing, and resistant construction methods. Extensive information is provided on proper testing procedures. For: Buyers, sellers and builders.
Source:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) et al.
URL:http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/hmbyguid.html
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
    Homes Across America
Description:This site profiles resource efficient homes throughout the country, highlighting techniques and technologies appropriate for specific sites, climatic conditions, and affordability ranges.
Source:Peaks to Prairies Pollution Prevention Information Center
URL:http://www.homes-across-america.org
Resource Type:Case study/success story
Date of Publication:April 2004
    Houses That Work: House Design Recommendations By Climate
Description:Design recommendations are provided as a starting point for designing a specific house in a specific location and climate. Explanations for envelope assemblies and moisture-related risks are discussed for each climate. Includes case studies.
Source:Building Science Corporation
URL:http://www.buildingscience.com/doctypes/designs-that-work
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
    Indoor Air Hazards Every Homeowner Should Know About
Description:Click on "Indoor Air Hazards". Comprehensive list of common indoor air quality contaminants; signs of potential problems.
Source:Montana State University Extension Service - Housing Program
URL:http://www.montana.edu/wwwcxair/
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    Indoor Water Conservation
Description:Considerations, commercial status and guidelines for assessing indoor water conservation products.
Source:Sustainable BSustainable Building Sourcebook published by Sustainable Sources uilding Sourcebook
URL:http://www.greenbuilder.com/sourcebook/IndoorWater.html
Resource Type:Chapter
    Insulating Foundations and Floors
Description:Insulating slabs, crawl spaces/walls, methods, under-floor insulation, advantages, disadvantages; includes diagrams.
Source:Southface Energy Institute
URL:http://www.southface.org/web/resources&services/publications/t
echnical_bulletins/CI-Crawlspace%2000-774.pdf
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
    Managing Your Environmental Responsibilities (MYER)
Description:Designed to help contractor's meet federal environmental requirements applying to construction issues like stormwater, wetlands, spills, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, air quality, asbestos and various federal environmental acts. It includes questions to help identify and allocate environmental repsonsibility, case studies, and checklists for self-inspection.
Source:U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
URL:http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assistanc
e/sectors/constructmyer/myerguide.pdf
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:2005
    Model Green Home Building Guidelines
Description:These guidelines were created for mainstream home builders. They highlight the ways a home builder can effectively weave environmental solutions into a new home and provide a tool that local associations can use to create their own green home building program. Topics include: lot design, preparation, and development; resource efficiency; energy efficiency; water efficiency; indoor environmental quality; operation, maintenance and homeowner education; global impact; site planning and land development. An email discussion forum is also offered.
Source:National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
URL:http://www.nahbrc.org/greenguidelines/
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:2005
    Oikos: Green Building Source
Description:Searchable directory for thousands of green building products.
Source:Iris Communications, Inc.; Oikos: Green Building Source
URL:http://oikos.com/
Resource Type:Article/report
    PATH Technology Inventory Toolbase
Description:PATH?s Technology Inventory is a unique source of information on technological innovations in the housing industry. The inventory focuses on technologies currently considered to be "emerging" (i.e. with a market share of 5% or less) in a wide range of categories; from new materials, components and systems to complete houses. The comprehensive discussion of the technology includes overview, benefits/costs, limitations and field evaluations.
Source:National Association of Home Builders Research Center (NAHBRC)
URL:http://www.toolbase.org/
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    Smart Material and Product Choices
Description:Questions to consider and resources for standards, ratings, product analyses and databases.
Source:Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center
URL:
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    Solar Radiation Data for Buildings
Description:For use by architects and engineers, this provides solar resources information for common window orientations for the United States and its territories. Scroll down for link to 30-year normals and solar radiation maps.
Source:National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL's) Analytic Studies Division / Home Power Magazine
URL:http://rredc.nrel.gov/solar/old_data/nsrdb/bluebook/state.html
Resource Type:List
    Some Basics About Disposal Costs
Description:General information regarding structure of waste disposal costs; national averages for builder's disposal costs; weight to volume conversions.
Source:Iris Communications, Inc.; Oikos: Green Building Source
URL:http://www.oikos.com/library/waste/costs.html
Resource Type:Fact sheet/checklist
    State Recycling Tax Incentives
Description:Descriptions of tax credits, deductions, and exemptions for recycling related activities, ie. equipment purchases, product purchases, etc. by state. Tax incentives apply to a variety of businesses and individuals as shown.
Source:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
URL:http://www.epa.gov/jtr/bizasst/rec-tax.htm
Resource Type:List
    Storm Water Fact Sheet Series: Phase II Final Rule
Description:Types of stormwater discharges addressed under Federal Phase II Final Rule; permitting options and requirements for operators of large and small construction activities. Select the link to small construction activities or other applicable links.
Source:U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
URL:http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/swfinal.cfm?program_id=6
Resource Type:List
    Stormwater Center
Description:The Stormwater Manager's Resource Center is designed specifically for stormwater practitioners, local government officials and others that need technical assistance on stormwater management issues. Created and maintained by the Center for Watershed Protection, the SMRC has everything you need to know about stormwater in a single site
Source:Center for Watershed Protection
URL:http://www.stormwatercenter.net
Resource Type:Web site
Date of Publication:June 2003
    Sustainability Objectives
Description:Importance of reduced resource consumption to sustainability; methods for creating opportunities to encourage change.
Source:Dr. R. Warren Flint / Five E's Unlimited
URL:http://www.eeeee.net/being_green.htm
Resource Type:Article/report
    The GreenSpec Directory - 4th Edition
Description:The 4th edition of GreenSpec Directory includes information on more than 1,750 green building products carefully screened by the editors of Environmental Building News, organized according to the 16-division CSI MasterFormat? system. Directory listings cover more than 250 categories--from access flooring to zero-VOC paints.
Source:Environmental Building News (EBN)
URL:http://www.buildinggreen.com/menus/index.cfm
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
    The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality
Description:Comprehensive guide on indoor air quality; types, causes, solutions, improvements.
Source:Environmental Protection Agency, Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse
URL:hhttp://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/insidest.html#IAQHome
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
    The Whole Building Design Approach
Description:Buildings are deceptively complex. This discussion of the 'Whole Building' design approach concept helps to understand that complexity..
Source:Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG)
URL:http://wbdg.org/
Resource Type:Article/report
    What Is Sustainable Development?
Description:Overview and importance of sustainability.
Source:Dr. R. Warren Flint / Five E's Unlimited
URL:http://www.eeeee.net/sd_manifesto.htm
Resource Type:Article/report
    Whole-House and Building Process Redesign
Description:This roadmap was developed to strategically overcome the slow adoption of new technologies into homebuilding, and the lack of systems science and engineering standards in the manufacturing of products and the construction of houses. The roadmap details five strategies to overcome chronic barriers and outlines the benefits of taking proactive steps. The recommendations of this roadmap have the potential to make home construction more affordable, higher quality, customizable, and receptive to new innovations.
Source:Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing
URL:http://www.pathnet.org/si.asp?id=979
Resource Type:Manual/handbook/curriculum
Date of Publication:August 2003
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