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| Barrisol USA | ||
| "Stretch Ceilings" made of PVC. Offers versatile, environmentally safe ceiling installations. ( http://www.barrisolusa.com ) | ||
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| Environmental Design and Construction | ||
| Home page of the magazine "Environmental Design and Construction" ( http://www.edcmag.com ) | ||
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| HOPES | ||
| HOPES (Holistic Options for Planet Earth Sustainability) organization within the School of Architecture at University of Oregon ( http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/~hopes/ ) | ||
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| Goodtime Medical | ||
| General purpose tables, lighting, medical furniture, carts and seating. ( http://www.goodtimemedical.com ) | ||
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| Preserved TreeScapes, Inc. | ||
| Specializes in interior and exterior plantscape design. ( http://www.treescapes.com ) | ||
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| Studio eg | ||
| A design, research and development firm that uses recycled, reused and nontoxic materials. ( http://www.studioeg.com ) | ||
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| Buy Recycled Business Alliance | ||
| A professional organization established in 1992 and now a broad-based group of over 3,000 organizations committed to enhancing the purchase and recycle of products and materials. The Alliance provides strategic support to U.S. businesses through workshops and materials including the “Growing a Buy Recycled Program: A Manager’s Guide” ( http://www.brba-epp.org/ ) | ||
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| Preserved TreeScapes, Inc. | ||
| Specializes in interior and exterior plantscape design ( http://www.treescapes.com ) | ||
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| Studio eg | ||
| A design, research and development firm that uses recycled, reused and nontoxic materials. ( http://www.studioeg.com ) | ||
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| Council for Textile Recycling | ||
| The Council for Textile Recycling works in partnership with the Secondary Materials and Recycled Textile Association (SMART). The goals of the Council for Textile Recycling are to increase the amount of textile waste that can be recovered and at the same time develop new uses, products and markets for products derived from pre-consumer and post-consumer textile waste. The Council encourages trends toward the increased use of recycled materials in products and the increased recover of material for recycling. ( www.textilerecycle.org ) | ||
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| The Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability (IMTS) | ||
| IMTS has developed a standard and textile rating system called the Consensus Unified Sustainable Textile Standard (c) 2.0 promoting sustainable textile achievement. ( http://mts.sustainableproducts.com/standards.htm ) | ||
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| The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) | ||
| Organized to assist federal agencies better serve the public by offering at best value, superior workplaces, expert solutions, acquisition services and management policies. GSA aims for a better environment by buying green, building green, saving green, driving green and managing green. The GSA produces the internet accessible “Environmental Products and Services Guide ( http://www.gsa.gov/ ) | ||
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| Scorecard | ||
| Scorecard is a website that ranks communities on various environmental pollution issues. Information is accessible through zipcode input. ( www.scorecard.org ) | ||
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| The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) | ||
| The USGBC is a coalition of building industry leaders committed to promoting buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is leading a national consensus for producing a new generation of buildings that deliver high performance inside and out. Council members work together to develop LEED™ products and resources, the Greenbuild annual International Conference and Expo, policy guidance, and educational and marketing tools that support the adoption of sustainable buildings. ( www.usgbc.org ) | ||
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| Textile Fiberspace | ||
| A web site listing of fibers resources and associations, including recycling. This website accesses the Textile Fiber Exchange (TFE) with listings for trading “wanted or available” , anindex for natural and synthetic fibers and recycling associations and advertising companies. ( www.textilefiberspace.com ) | ||
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| Sustainable Design Leadership Awards | ||
| These awards have been created to honor sustainable design contributions as recognized by a jury of prominent designers and business leaders as well as in the national media. Three notable organizations have joined forces to honor leaders who have integrated design excellence, sustainable design and best business practices for the interior built and workplace environment. They are: the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) www.iida.org The American Institute of Architects/Interiors Committee www.air.org/interiors and CoreNet Global www.cornet.com ( http://www.aia.org/nwsltr_ca.cfm?pagename=ca_a_sustainable ) | ||
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| The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textile Association (SMART) | ||
| SMART is an international trade association serving the textile aspects, including grading and sorting of mixed post-consumer textiles for the wiping materials and used clothing markets. Also, manufacturing and converting of nonwoven and paper products; sorting and distributing new textile products and byproducts; and manufacturing of textiles, and the distribution of remnants, fibers and related materials. ( www.smartasn.org ) | ||
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| International Organization for Standardization (ISO) | ||
| ISO is the source of ISO 9000 and 14000 series Family of International Standards certification programs for business, government and society. It also comprises a network of national standards institutes from 147 countries working in partnership with international organizations, governments, industry, business and consumer representatives. It is bridge between the public and private sectors. ( www.iso.ch ) | ||
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| McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry LLC | ||
| Presentations and Business/Industry Consulting, including on-demand materials research and tools for management based on the Cradle to Cradle Design Protocol and the Hannover Principles. Also see the bibliography for books with these titles. Founded by architect William McDonough and chemist Michael Braungart, their concepts have shifted paradigms all over the world toward prosperous and safe sustainability based on natural processes. ( www.mbdc.com ) | ||
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| G&E Environmental | ||
| G&E Environmental is a LEED certified consulting and construction firm. “Research and Life Cycle Analysis” of green materials by G&E Environmental can assist owners and architects in making the right choices. G&E Environmental can also assist manufacturers in developing properly researched data to ensure that their products are, in fact, green, a service needed because of unsubstantiated claims by manufacturers, known as "greenwashing." ( http://www.eifg.org/ia/enprocom_outcomes.asp ) | ||
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| Informedesign: Where Research Informs Design | ||
| An extensive web site of information available free upon registration. Sponsored by ASID, Created by University of Minnesota. For Green Design Information, go to Specializations, and click on Green/Eco-Design Recycling. ( www.informedesign.com ) | ||
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| Green@work magazine | ||
| Green@work magazine is a voice for a variety of industries in encouraging and recognizing efforts to improve green business principles and practices. Green@work sponsors the annual EnvrironDesign Sustainability Conference which strengthens dialogue between all business-to-business enterprises that are ensuring that sustainability becomes the standard. The Product Learning Center allows participants to discover sustainable and green products and technologies. ( www.greenatworkmag.com ) | ||
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| The Cleaner and Greener (sm) Program of the Leonardo Academy, Inc. | ||
| The Leonardo Academy, Inc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing pollution. The Cleaner and Greener Environment Program helps individuals, organizations, and businesses have a direct impact on reducing pollution. Companies can earn the Certified Cleaner and Greener Seal so consumers can easily identify environmentally responsible businesses. ( www.cleanerandgreener.org ) | ||
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| EnvironDesign | ||
| Conference, Seminars and Trade Show for Sustainability ( www.environdesign.com ) | ||
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| Simpleliving.net | ||
| A comprehensive resource for those interested in
pursuing a simpler life. ( www.simpleliving.net ) | ||
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| NeoCon | ||
| Nonresidential Conference, Seminars and Trade Show with Features in Green Design ( www.merchandisemart.com ) | ||
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| December.com | ||
| John December's ebook and recommendations for a
simple life. ( www.december.com/simple/live ) | ||
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| www.newdream.org | ||
| The Center for a New American Dream helps
Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance
quality of life, and promote social justice. ( www.newdream.org ) | ||
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| Living lightly on the earth | ||
| A site dedicated to living lightly. Don't miss
their statistics. Seattle Community Network ( www.scn.org ) | ||
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| GettingALife.org | ||
| encourages you to lead a simpler, less stressful,
more meaningful and ecologically sound life. ( www.gettingalife.org ) | ||
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| Affluenza | ||
| A site based on a TV special characterizing consumerism as
the disease "affluenza" and looking for the cure. Affluenza is a one-hour television special that explores the high social and environmental costs of materialism and overconsumption. Here you can learn more about the show, get an Affluenza diagnosis and check out resources for treatment. Don't miss our Teacher's Guide, available only on this Web site. ( http://www.pbs.org/kcts/affluenza/ ) | ||
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| Disability Resources.org | ||
| A Disability Resources Monthly guide to the best online resources about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ( http://www.disabilityresources.org/ADA.html ) | ||
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| Access by Design | ||
| Providing comprehensive information about the Americans with Disabilities Act and associated information. ( http://www.access-by-design.com/ ) | ||
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| eGovernment Directory | ||
| Directory about eGovernment, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Divisions & Committees Info & Publications, Initiatives, News. ( http://www.co.oakland.mi.us/egov/about/access_ada.html ) | ||
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| Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) | ||
| Guide for Small Businesses and Other ADA Information. ( http://www.sba.gov/ada ) | ||
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| Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) | ||
| Explains ADA requirements and has a question-and-answer section. ( www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm ) | ||
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| Center for Universal Design | ||
| Contains easy-to-understand visuals and descriptions of principles of universal design. ( http://ncsudesign.org/content/ ) | ||
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