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Internet Sites

Site Name	Web Address	Available Information
Department of Energy-Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network	www.eere.energy.gov	Online library offers news and archives about energy conservation techniques and technologies. Provides links to hundreds of other energy efficiency related web pages.
EPA’s Pollution Prevention Program	www.epa.gov/p2	Access to P2 information and publications, including best management practices, grants, environmental accounting, environmental preferable products, P2 in regulations; voluntary P2 programs, energy efficiency programs (i.e., Green Lights, Energy Star Buildings) and success stories.
Green Buzz	www.GreenBiz.com	Provides biweekly updates on what's new in the world business and the environment and resources to help companies profit from environmental leadership
Green Hotels Association	www.greenhotels.com	Association brings together hotels interested in environmental issues.
Green Restaurant Association	www.dinegreen.com	Provides research, consulting, education, marketing and certification of green restaurants.
Green Seal	www.greenseal.org	Independent organization that sets standards for products and services that perform well and cause less harm to the environment.
International Institute for Sustainable Development	www.iisd.org/	IISD’s mission is to promote sustainable development in decision-making.
Iowa Waste Reduction Center	www.iwrc.org	Includes P2 information for vehicle maintenance shops.
​Life Cycle Assessments	​https://sftool.gov/plan/400/life-cycle-assessment	​Introduces the basics of LCAs
National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR)	www.p2.org ​	The Roundtable is the largest organization in the U.S. devoted solely to promoting P2.
P2InfoHouse	p2infohouse.org	Collection of fact sheets and case studies
Pacific NW Pollution Prevention Research Center	www.pprc.org	Provides P2 information relevant to the NW states.
​Sustainable Materials Management	​www.epa.gov/smm	​Waste reduction and recycling tools
U.S. Green Buildings Council	www.usgbc.org	Information on the LEED green building rating system.
WaterSense	epa.gov/watersense	Learn about water efficient products and how to evaluate your property for leaks and inefficiencies.
World Businesses Council for Sustainable Development	www.wbcsd.ch/	Coalition of international companies that share a commitment to the principles of sustainable development.

 

Compliance Assistance Centers​

These Compliance Assistance Centers offer easy access to plain-language materials and other resources on environmental compliance and best practices​:

 

Recycling and Materials Exchange

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Site Name	Web Address/Phone No.	Available Information
Maryland Department of the Environment	mde.maryland.gov/recycling	Information and publications on recycling and buying recycled materials in Maryland.
North Carolina Recycling Business Assistance Center’s Directory of Markets for Recycled Materials	www.p2pays.org/dmrm/dmrm.asp	Information for companies (not just in North Carolina) looking to buy and sell materials.
Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority	www.mdrecycles.org (410) 333-2730	Recycling, reuse, and buy recycled guides and directories, including a list of computer recyclers. Free on-site assistance within jurisdiction.
Recycler’s World	www.recycle.net/	Information relating to secondary or recyclable commodities, by-products, used and surplus items, listing of exchange services and publications.
The Loading Dock	www.loadingdock.org (410) 728-3624	Non-profit recycler of reusable building materials.

 

Pollution Prevention Resources in Maryland

Site Name	Web Address/Phone No.	Available Information
Maryland Green Registry	www.green.maryland.gov  (410) 537-4119	Free membership program for organizations of all types and sizes. Website includes tips and resources on environmental best practices.
Maryland Department of the Environment	Greening Your Facility  (410) 537-4119	Services include P2 information and checklists, on-site P2 technical assistance, Environmental Management System implementation assistance, and recognition. ​
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Clean Marina Initiative	Clean​ Marina Initiative​	The Maryland Clean Marina Initiative recognizes and promotes marinas, boatyards and yacht clubs of any size that meet legal requirements and voluntarily adopt pollution prevention practices.
Maryland Transit Administration	www.commuterchoicemaryland .com/ridesharing/​	Information from the MTA Commuter Assistance Office on ridesharing.​

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