Green Resources
Regional,
State & National Resources
California
Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB)
Provides
technical information on solid waste management,
including
information on markets for recyclable materials.
CalMAX
A free, online materials exchange service that is designed to help
businesses, organizations, local governments, industry, schools, and individuals
find markets for non-hazardous materials that may otherwise be discarded.
Community
Alliance with Family Farmers
Works with family farmers throughout
California to promote sustainable agriculture. They provide an online resource,
which offers local food information and sourcing options.
Co-op
America
This organization provides Green Business networks,
resources, and technical assistance for socially and environmentally responsible
businesses.
Energy
Star Small Business Program
Energy Star is a federal program
that seeks to improve environmental quality through the reduction in energy use.
It provides technical support, educational information and energy-conservation
guidance to small businesses.
EPA
Climate Change Site
Offers comprehensive information on the
issue of climate change in a way that is accessible and meaningful to all parts
of society – communities, individuals, business, states and localities, and governments.
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Flex
Your Power
Significant rebates and incentives may be offered
through your local utility that can help offset up-front costs for many energy-
and water-saving measures. Provides an easily searchable database of money-saving
rebates, grants, and loans for commercial customers in California.
Green
Seal
An independent, non-profit organization that identifies
and promotes products and services that cause less toxic pollution and waste,
conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion.
GreenBiz.com
Online resource center for businesses looking for information on environmental
practices, references to other green business websites, government programs for
businesses.
Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Provides information
about the voluntary standards created by the U.S. Green Building Rating System®
for developing high-performance sustainable buildings.
Our
Water Our World
Assists consumers in managing home and garden
pests using less-toxic methods that help protect the environment.
Pacific
Gas & Electric Energy Center
Offers technical assistance, training
on energy conservation and efficiency, and information on incentive programs for
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