Organizations and Agencies
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Society for Ecological Restoration International
The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) International is a non-profit organization comprised of 2300 individuals and organizations who are actively engaged in ecologically-sensitive repair and management of ecosystems through a network of members that includes scientists, planners, ecological consultants, landscape architects, philosophers, teachers, engineers, writers, community activists, and volunteers. The mission of the SER is to promote ecological restoration as a means of sustaining the diversity of life on Earth and reestablishing an ecologically healthy relationship between nature and culture.Website: Society for Ecological Restoration International Company Profile -
GSA Sustainable Design Program
The U.S. General Services Administration's Sustainable Design Program is committed to incorporating principles of sustainable design and energy efficiency into all of its building projects. The program's main design principles include the ability to optimize site potential, minimize non-renewable energy consumption, use environmentally preferable products, protect and conserve water, enhance indoor environmental quality and optimize operational and maintenance practices.Website: GSA Sustainable Design Program -
Good To Be Green is an online directory of green building products, sustainable building materials and green building service providers. Good To Be Green focuses on the health and sustainability of residential buildings , commercial buildings, schools, hospitals and other structures where people work and live, and provides a database of products, materials, service professionals and information that directly effects these structures.Website: Good To Be Green
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US DOE's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Building Technologies Program
The Building Technologies Program partners with states, industry, and manufacturers to improve the energy efficiency of new and existing buildings. On this site you'll find information about the program's research and development of innovative new technologies. Discover energy-efficient building practices and resources for designing, building, and operating commercial and residential buildings.Website: US DOE's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Building Technologies Program -
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Buldings Database
The High Performance Buildings Database is research sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy that seeks to improve building performance measuring methods by collecting data on various factors that affect a building's performance, such as energy, materials, and land use. The database collects information from buildings around the world, ranging from homes and commercial interiors to large buildings and even whole campuses and neighborhoods.Website: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Buldings Database -
Earth Force is a non-profit organization aimed at engaging young people who seek to improve the environment by providing a variety of programs including the Community Action and Problem Solving (CAPS) program, a program that trains and supports educators in the core Earth Force process as well as programs such as The Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN) which provides teachers with the tools to build exciting, hands-on science programs around watershed assessment and improvement projects.Website: Earth Force Company Profile
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The Ecological Society of America (ESA) is a non-profit organization of scientists formed to promote ecological science by improving communication among ecologists, raise public awareness of the importance of ecological science, increase the resources available for the conduct of ecological science and to ensure the appropriate use of the ecological science in environmental decision making by enhancing communication between ecologists and policy makers.Website: Ecological Society of America
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NAVFAC Sustainable Development Program
The NAVFAC Sustainable Development Program provides access to sustainable resources and report outcomes from NAVFAC sustainable development program research studies including policies and mandates, contract documents, case studies and specifications.Website: NAVFAC Sustainable Development Program -
Building Green is an independent publishing company dedicated to providing unbiased green design news and information as well as a product catalog for consumers and a database of case studies of projects ranging from homes and commercial interiors to large buildings and institutions.Website: Building Green
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Planet Green is the first 24-hour eco-lifestyle television network and their website is an online community made up of dedicated members committed to the sharing of green thoughts, ideas, and knowledge. The site provides a robust collection of resources including articles, agencies, blogs and forums about green living, technology, travel and work.Website: Planet Green Company Profile
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Sustainable Communities Network
The Sustainable Communities Network is an online resource linking citizens to the information needed to create healthy, vital, sustainable communities. A broad range of related topics are covered in detail including living sustainably, protecting natural resources, smart growth and growing a sustainable economy.Website: Sustainable Communities Network -
Autodesk contributes to sustainability efforts by providing design innovation technologies that inspire smarter, more sustainable design decisions. Autodesk offers design innovation software for optimal environmental impact as well as a directory of articles relating to sustainable design.Website: Autodesk
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DOE Federal Energy Management Program
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program's (FEMP) mission is to facilitate the Federal Government's implementation of sound, cost-effective energy management and investment practices to enhance the nation's energy security and environmental stewardship.Website: DOE Federal Energy Management Program -
The EPA's Green Building site is a guide to the components of green building including energy efficiency and renewable energy, water efficiency, waste reduction, toxics reduction, indoor air quality and smart growth development for a variety of buildings such as homes, schools, commercial buildings laboratories and healthcare facilities.Website: EPA Green Building
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Natural Resources Defense Council
The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an environmental advocacy group consisting of over 1.2 million members and online activists, lawyers, scientists and other professionals. The NRDC is dedicated to protecting wildlife and wild places as well as ensuring a healthy environment.Website: Natural Resources Defense Council -
AIGA Center for Sustainable Design
The AIGA Center for Sustainable Design is dedicated to providing designers with a wide range of information regarding sustainable business practice. Through case studies, interviews, resources and discourse, this site will encourage and support designers as they incorporate sustainable thinking into their professional lives.Website: AIGA Center for Sustainable Design
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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit community of leaders working to make green building available to everyone within a generation. Their site offers educational resources and links to green building organizations and studies for the advancement of sustainable buildings.Website: U.S. Green Building Council
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All Top Environment and Green Tech News
All Top's Environment and Clean Tech News is a collection of the top headlines from a variety of green news sources compiled onto one easy to use news feed. Sources include The Green Skeptic, MSNBC.COM:Environment, Switchboard from NRDC, The Daily Green, Ecorazzi, The Alternative Consumer, Environment News Network, The Green Girls and GreenBiz.com.Website: All Top Environment and Green Tech News
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Make Me Sustainable is a web-based community that connects individuals, families and businesses that seek to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and provides resources such as a carbon footprint calculator and tracking software to chart reductions in environmental impact.Website: Make Me Sustainable Company Profile
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DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
The US Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy provides an abundance of information on design guidelines, weather data, brochures and other resources for sustainable buildings.Website: DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy -
Green Building Certification Institute
Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) is a branch of the U.S. Green Building Council that administers credentialing programs for green building practices. The GBCI offers LEED AP certification services that can help businesses earn recognition and contribute to professional development.Website: Green Building Certification Institute Company Profile -
Green Communities is a national green building program that focuses on the use of environmentally sustainable materials, reduction of negative environmental impacts and increased energy efficiency. Green Communities helps developers, investors, builders and residents make the transition to a greener future by offering consultation and tools to find grants, loans, tax-credit equity, training and technical assistance. The site also provides a variety of online tools such as a carbon footprint calculator, green criteria guide and other resources.Website: Green Communities Company Profile
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Green Festivals is a joint project of Global Exchange and Green America that organizes sustainability events, that bring together more than 125 authors, leaders and educators to showcase how-to workshops, cutting-edge films, childrens' activities, organic cuisine and diverse live music.Website: Green Festivals Company Profile
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The USBGC's Green Home Guide provides a variety of resources for home owners looking to live sustainably in an affordable manner. The site offers links to green home programs, regreen remodeling guidelines, news and events, and other resources.Website: The Green Home Guide Company Profile
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Yahoo Green is an index of a variety of online green resources including agencies and manufacturers representing products for living green, green transportation, green energy, recycling and green blogs.Website: Yahoo Green