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Here are a variety of general available on the web related to pollution prevention.

Case Studies

A World of Quality
http://www.aworldofquality.com
Stepwise guide for use by ISO 14001 system developers.

Advances in Environmental Research
http://www.sfo.com/~aer/
Advances in Environmental Research is a journal for the publication of peer reviewed, original research in the fields of environmental science, engineering and technology including full length research papers, case studies, notes and critical review papers. Use the search function to find publications on a specific topic.

BEST and BIG Success Stories
http://www.water.ci.portland.or.us/BESTBIG.HTM
BEST (Businesses for an Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow) provides assistance to area businesses and recognition for their accomplishments. Resource experts from the City of Portland's Energy, Water, and Environmental Services Bureaus help businesses learn the latest on pollution prevention, energy efficiency, waste reduction and water efficiency.

Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (CPPIC)
http://www.ec.gc.ca/cppic
The Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (CPPIC) is a database providing Canadians with the information they need to practice pollution prevention (P2) and develop P2 plans. Search over 1,200 P2 references ranging from fact sheets to case studies with the quick text search, Advanced Search or more specific industrial Sector Search.

Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (CPPIC)
http://www.ec.gc.ca/cppic/en/index.cfm
The Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (CPPIC) is a database providing Canadians with the information they need to practice pollution prevention (P2) and develop P2 plans. Search over 1,200 P2 references ranging from fact sheets to case studies with the quick text search, Advanced Search or more specific industrial Sector Search.

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http://www.foundation.no/
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ChemAlliance's "Virtual Plant Tour"
http://www.chemalliance.org/index.asp
ChemAlliance's Virtual Plant Tour provides a factory-level view of environmental regulations, as well as the pollution prevention and good management practice techniques. In addition to a process-oriented overview of regulatory requirements, the site contains more than 350 pollution prevention case studies and 200 good management practices, each linked to specific process operations and site locations where they can be applied.

Cleaner Production Database
http://nett21.gec.jp/CPT_DATA/English/index-e.html
The Cleaner Production Database, created by the Global Environment Centre Foundation, provides an extensive warehouse of information, searchable databases, and links for all industries concerning cleaner production/pollution prevention technologies around the world. Global Environment Centre Foundation was established to make use of the abundant accumulation of knowledge and experience in the field of environmental preservation in Japan, in particular, those in the Kansai region to support contributions of UNEP for urban environmental management in developing countries, to promote international cooperation for environmental conservation, and thereby to contribute to the conservation of the global environment.

CleanPrint Canada
http://www.cleanprint.org/
Helps printers reduce/eliminate waste, comply with environmental laws and standards, and improve production while reducing pollution. Website provides case studies, compliance guidelines, and resources/links on printing industry.

Climatechangesolutions.com
http://www.climatechangesolutions.com/
Climatechangesolutions.com is a Canadian site containing interactive tools, resources and success stories on actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The site contains ideas and case studies for reducing emissions in the following sectors: Individuals and Families, Municipalities, Schools, Agriculture, Industry (Oil & Gas Production, Oil & Gas Distribution, Electricity Production, Forestry and Forest Products) and Small, Medium size Enterprises. Each sector contains the following sections: Opportunity Areas, Success Stories, Tools, and Resources. Case studies are provided.

Commercial Companies Case Studies
http://es.epa.gov/techinfo/case/comm/comm.html
List of various case studies.

DOE Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Fact Sheets/Projects/Accomplishments at U.S. DOE Sites
http://epic.er.doe.gov/epic/p2.html#proj

Eco-Efficiency Case Study Database
http://www.wbcsd.ch/eedata/eecsindx.htm
This database of case studies focuses on efforts by industry to become more eco-efficient by implimenting cleaner production methods.

Electric Motor Management
http://www.drivesandmotors.com/page2/about.html
Electric Motor Management is a nonprofit service, sponsored by electric utilities throughout the Northwest. The website is designed for industrial plant managers, operators and mechanics who want to improve their motor management practices and gain significant savings in electricty use, as well as other operational costs. The site contains information about their technical assistance services, training, publications, and a newsletter called “Windings.”

Energy Star Small Business
http://www.lisboa.com/clients/epa/hp.nsf
ENERGY STAR Small Business is an EPA program designed by and for small businesses and their advocates. The site contains success stories and resources for small businesses interested in engaging in energy efficiency projects.

Energy-Efficient Food Blanching
http://www.energy.wsu.edu/industry/nice.htm#blanch
Conventional blanching equipment uses water and energy to constantly produce steam. This process generates large volumes of wastewater. With the help of a NICE3 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Key Technology, Inc., will demonstrate an innovative blanching technology that recirculates and reuses steam, dramatically reducing water consumption, energy consumption, and wastewater generation.

Environment Canada's Site on Pollution Prevention Successes
http://www.ec.gc.ca/pp/index.cfm?language=en
Access this data bank of success stories and find out what other Canadian companies and organizations are doing to promote pollution prevention.

EPA Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP)
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/epp/
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) is a federal-wide program that encourages and assists Executive agencies in the purchasing of environmentally preferable products and services.

EPA Region 9's Web page on Pollution Prevention (P2) for Auto Repair and Fleet Maintenance
http://www.epa.gov/region09/p2/autofleet
EPA Region 9's Web page on Pollution Prevention (P2) for Auto Repair and Fleet Maintenance provides fact sheets containing complete environmental, technical and economic evaluations of the top pollution prevention "fixes" for auto repair and fleet maintenance operations. There are also videos that feature these same P2 "fixes" at work in auto repair shops and fleet maintenance operations, and that include operator testimonials and case studies.

EPA, Design for Environment, Adhesives Technology Partnership
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/dfe/projects/adhesiv/index.htm
EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) Program is a voluntary partnership program that works directly with industry to integrate health and environmental considerations into business decisions. A DfE partnership utilizes one or more of the following approaches: Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment (CTSA), Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS), Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), Formulator Initiative, Best Shop Practices, Greening the Supply Chain, Other Related Tools. The current partnership focuses on developing safer substitutes for methylene chloride-based fabricated foam adhesives used in the fabricated foam furniture and sleep products industry. Alternative adhesive technologies include aqueous-based, non-chlorinated solvents and solventless hot melt.

EPA, Design for Environment, Garment & Textile Care Partnership
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/dfe/projects/garment/index.htm
EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) Program is a voluntary partnership program that works directly with industry to integrate health and environmental considerations into business decisions. A DfE partnership utilizes one or more of the following approaches: Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment (CTSA), Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS), Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), Formulator Initiative, Best Shop Practices, Greening the Supply Chain, Other Related Tools. Numerous technical reports, available on the web, cover alternatives to solvent-based cleaning for a variety of fabrics, available in multiple languages.

EPA, Design for Environment, Gravure Printing Partner
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/dfe/projects/gravure/index.htm
EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) Program is a voluntary partnership program that works directly with industry to integrate health and environmental considerations into business decisions. A DfE partnership utilizes one or more of the following approaches: Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment (CTSA), Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS), Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), Formulator Initiative, Best Shop Practices, Greening the Supply Chain, Other Related Tools. To date, the Gravure Printing Partnership focued on determining the effect of ink temperature on solvent losses and print quality. Results of the preliminary study indicate that solvent losses can be prevented and print quality can sometimes be improved by controlling ink temperature.

EPA, Design for Environment, Integrated Environmental Management Systems Partnership
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/dfe/projects/iems/index.htm
EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) Program is a voluntary partnership program that works directly with industry to integrate health and environmental considerations into business decisions. A DfE partnership utilizes one or more of the following approaches: Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment (CTSA), Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS), Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), Formulator Initiative, Best Shop Practices, Greening the Supply Chain, Other Related Tools. Available on the website is a IEMS Implementation Guide.

EPA, Design for Environment, Lead-Free Solder Partnership
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/dfe/projects/iil/index.htm
EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) Program is a voluntary partnership program that works directly with industry to integrate health and environmental considerations into business decisions. A DfE partnership utilizes one or more of the following approaches: Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment (CTSA), Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS), Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), Formulator Initiative, Best Shop Practices, Greening the Supply Chain, Other Related Tools. This partnership is using a life-cycle assessment approach to examine the impacts of: tin-lead, tin-copper, tin-silver-copper, and tin-silver-copper-bismuth solders.

EPA, Design for Environment, Printed Wiring Board Partnership
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/dfe/projects/pwb/index.htm
EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) Program is a voluntary partnership program that works directly with industry to integrate health and environmental considerations into business decisions. A DfE partnership utilizes one or more of the following approaches: Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment (CTSA), Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS), Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), Formulator Initiative, Best Shop Practices, Greening the Supply Chain, Other Related Tools. In its first major study, the project evaluated the health and environmental risks, performance, and cost of the electroless copper process and six promising alternative technologies that use direct metalization. A second CTSA evaluated lead-free surface finish alternatives to the standard hot air solder leveling (HASL) process.

EPA, Design for Environment, Screen Printing Partnership
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/dfe/projects/screen/index.htm
EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) Program is a voluntary partnership program that works directly with industry to integrate health and environmental considerations into business decisions. A DfE partnership utilizes one or more of the following approaches: Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment (CTSA), Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS), Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), Formulator Initiative, Best Shop Practices, Greening the Supply Chain, Other Related Tools. The results of the project are summarized in Designing Solutions for Screen Printers and in a full technical report, Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment: Screen Reclamation, available on the website.

EPA, Design for Environment, Automotive Refinishing Partnership
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/dfe/projects/auto/index.htm
EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) Program is a voluntary partnership program that works directly with industry to integrate health and environmental considerations into business decisions. A DfE partnership utilizes one or more of the following approaches: Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment (CTSA), Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS), Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), Formulator Initiative, Best Shop Practices, Greening the Supply Chain, Other Related Tools. The DfE Program is working with the automotive repair industry and individual shops to increase awareness of the health and environmental concerns associated with refinishing activities and to identify and encourage the use of safer, cleaner, more efficient practices and technologies. A virtual auto body shop, developed with CCAR®, the Coordinating Committee for Auto Repair, provides easy access to valuable health, safety, environmental, and technical links.

EPA, Design for Environment, Computer Display Partnership
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/dfe/projects/computer/index.htm
EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) Program is a voluntary partnership program that works directly with industry to integrate health and environmental considerations into business decisions. A DfE partnership utilizes one or more of the following approaches: Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment (CTSA), Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS), Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), Formulator Initiative, Best Shop Practices, Greening the Supply Chain, Other Related Tools. The DfE Computer Display Partnership, along with the electronics industry, evaluated the life-cycle environmental impacts, performance, and cost of technologies that are used in desktop computer monitors—namely, cathode ray tubes (CRT) and liquid crystal displays (LCD).

EPA, Design for Environment, Flexographic Printing Partnership
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/dfe/projects/flexo/index.htm
EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) Program is a voluntary partnership program that works directly with industry to integrate health and environmental considerations into business decisions. A DfE partnership utilizes one or more of the following approaches: Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment (CTSA), Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS), Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), Formulator Initiative, Best Shop Practices, Greening the Supply Chain, Other Related Tools. The DfE Flexographic Printing Partnership is providing technical information and pollution prevention tips to printers to help them perform as efficiently and environmentally responsible as possible. Much of the partnership's efforts center on comparing three primary flexographic ink systems: Solvent-based inks, Water-based inks, and ultra-violet cured inks.

EPA, Design for Environment, Lithographic Printing Partnership
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/dfe/projects/litho/index.htm
EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) Program is a voluntary partnership program that works directly with industry to integrate health and environmental considerations into business decisions. A DfE partnership utilizes one or more of the following approaches: Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment (CTSA), Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS), Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA), Formulator Initiative, Best Shop Practices, Greening the Supply Chain, Other Related Tools. Project partners evaluated 37 commercially available washes, the results of which are summarized in Solutions for Lithographic Printers and presented in full in Cleaner Technology Substitutes Assessment: Lithographic Blanket Washes, available on the website.

Extended Product Responsibility: A New Principle for Product-Oriented Pollution Prevention
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/reduce/epr/
This downloadable report reviews the evolution of the principle of Extended Product Responsibility, tracing its origins in Europe to its formulation in the United States by the President's Council on Sustainable Development. The report also presents in-depth case studies of US companies in the appliance, automotive, electronics, batteries, information and cleaning services industries that are practicing Extended Product Responsibility. Through these case studies, the report illustrates some of the important business advantages of embracing the Extended Product Responsibility principle.

Fabricated Metal Products Notebook
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/fabric.html
This notebook developed by the US EPA Sector Notebook Project provides a comprehensive look at all aspects of metal fabrication. The notebook is divided into several sections: introduction, industrial process description, chemical release and transfer file, P2 opportunities, federal statutes and regulations, compliance and enforcement profiles, and compliance activities and initiatives.

heavy metals removal by ion exchange
http://www.interduct.tudelft.nl/EnvEnrg/19971001.cwm.html
See also coatings

Industrial Manufacturer Discovers Savings By Utilizing Powder Coat Paint Line
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/rachel_carson/profiles/awards
/1995/moore.htm
Moore Products Co. manufactures industrial measurement and control systems used in the process industries and in precision parts manufacturing. In an effort to reduce waste, the company designed and installed a fully automated powder coat paint line which eliminated virtually all use of liquid paint at the facility.

INDUSTRIAL SYMBIOSIS
http://www.symbiosis.dk/
This website describes the the Industrial Symbiosis of the Kalundborg eco-industrial site which was built as a network co-operation between six processing companies, one waste handling company and the Municipality of Kalundborg.

Institute for Chemical Process and Environmental Technology
http://www.icpet.nrc.ca/research.html
ICPET develops chemical process technology. This site contains numerous reports and success stories.

Institute for Research and Technical Assistance
http://home.earthlink.net/~irta/
Institute for Research and Technical Assistance is a nonprofit organization providing information and consulting services. The site provides case studies and technical reports primarily dealing with solvent reduction in: dry cleaning, electronics, film cleaning, bath cleaning, handwipe cleaning, precision cleaning, paint stripping, coatings and adhesives.

International Ergonomics Association
http://www.iea.cc/ergonomics/
The International Ergonomics Association is the federation of ergonomics and human factors societies from around the world. The mission of IEA is to elaborate and advance ergonomics science and practice, and to improve the quality of life by expanding its scope of application and contribution to society. The IEA is governed by the Council with representatives from the federated societies. Day-to-day administration is performed by the Executive Committee that consists of the elected Officers and Chairs of the Standing Committees.

Marathon Oil Refinery - Texas Refining Division
http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/exec/oppr/txawd/winner97.html#l
btech
With its Fugitive Consolidation Project that the company began in late 1995, Marathon expects to eliminate 912,000 pounds of volatile organic compounds from escaping into the atmosphere. Figures show that it's already prevented an estimated 600,000 pounds of product from atmospheric release during the program's first year alone.

Mercury in Medical Facilities
http://www.epa.gov/grtlakes/seahome/mercury.html
This HTML program teaches health care professionals (and anyone else) about the hazards of mercury as commonly used in medical care facilities, especially hospitals and clinics. Mercury can pose a significant health problem for these professionals, and also for patients and the environment in general. The program explains the impact of mercury on human health and the integrity of ecosystems, and a 'virtual hospital' allow users to see sources of mercury and their alternatives. Detailed survey and self-audit materials are provided, along with case studies from the Mayo Clinic and other locations.

Mercury in Your Community and the Environment
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek//teacher/mercury2
.htm
Mercury in Your Community and the Environment is a 53-page publication for educators in PDF format. This package contains background materials on mercury for teachers and activities for students. Teachers can do any or all of the activities with their classes or even allow the students to choose the activities they are most interested in. Activities are designed for High School classes, however teachers may consider teaming their students with Middle School classes for some of these activities.

N.C. Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
http://www.p2pays.org/
This site contains Full-text downloadable documents, News, Calendar of Events, Career Opportunities, Grants, Newsletters, and Press Releases.

Non-Agricultural Pesticide Use
http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/pollution/fpd/fsheets/4008-e.html
Lists users of non-agricultural pesticides; pesticides that are banned/targeted for elimination; alternatives to pesticides and measures for minimizing pesticide use; the benefits of pesticide waste minimization, and success stories.

North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
http://www.p2pays.org/
The Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance is a division within the North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources. The site contains a warehouse of information, detailed reports, technical assistance, and additional resources involving pollution prevention and waste management practices for all industries.

Northeast Business and Environment Network - Pollution Prevention in the Merrimack
http://www.nben.org/HTMLSrc/Resources/Management.html#Merrim
ack
Several detailed case studies of pollution prevention in the Merrimack River Watershed

Northwest Business Assistance Network Fiberglass Fabrication Industry Resources
http://www.pprc.org/pprc/sbap/FIBER.html
Contains links to a downloadable version of PPRC's Fiberglass Fabrication Industry Compliance and Pollution Prevention Workbook, fact sheets, other websites containing fiberglass fabrication P2 information, and a database of ongoing fiberglass fabrication P2 research.

P2Rx, The Auto Repair and Fleet Maintenance Sector
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/autorepair.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Dental Officies
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/dental.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Electroplating
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/electroplating.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Energy Conservation
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/energy.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Fiberglass
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/fiberglass.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Food Processing
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/foodprocess.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Food Processing: Poultry and Eggs
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/poultry.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Food Processing: Bakery and Snacks
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/bakery.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Food Processing: Dairy
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/dairy.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Food Processing: Fruits and Vegetables
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/fruits.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Food Processing: Meat and Seafood
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/meat.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies. This sector includes: wastewater treatment at POTWs (Publicly Owned Treatment Works), assistance for dischargers to POTWs, assistance for municipal pretreatment programs, solid waste management, "Pay-As-You-Throw" programs, swap shops, building maintenance, cost analysis, urban area programs, and composting of yard trimmings and municipal solid waste.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Furniture and Wood Finishing
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/furniture.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Hospital and Medical
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/hospital.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Hotels
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/hotels.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Laboratories, Research and Testing
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/laboratory.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Marinas
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/marina.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Metal Cleaning
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/metalclean.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Metal Coating
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/metalcoat.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Metal Machining (Coolants)
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/metalmach.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Metal Paint Stripping
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/metalstrip.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Offices
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/offices.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Restaurants
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/restaurants.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Road Construction
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/roadcon.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Textiles
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/textiles.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in the Construction and Demolition Sector
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/construct.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in the Electronics Sector
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/electronics.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Transport Packaging
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/transport.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx, Waste Reduction in Water Efficiency
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/water.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

P2Rx,Waste Reduction in Concrete Batch Plants
http://wrrc.p2pays.org/industry/concrete.htm
This site contains a vast array of links to P2 information on this sector, organized as follows: web sites, manuals, articles & reports, fact sheets, video tapes and case studies.

Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center, Alternative Fuels for Fleet Vehicles Report
http://www.pprc.org/pprc/pubs/topics/altfuels.html
This site contains a report entitled “Alternative Fuels for Fleet Vehicles” published by the Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center. The report contains examples of organizations using alternative fueled vehicles, descriptions of alternative fuels, and a directory containing numerous links containing information on alternative fuels for vehicles.

Peaks to Prarires - Pollution Prevention Information Center
http://www.peakstoprairies.org/
Operated by the Montana State University Extension Service and in cooperation with EPA Region 8 states, Peaks to Prairies examines various ways to encourage the adoption of pollution prevention practices by citizens, small businesses, and local governments. The Center networks with state and local pollution prevention assistance providers by offering access to current information and contacts, encouraging collaboration and leveraging of resources, and facilitating communication about activities and projects. Some of the services provided at the center and website are: • Extensive Research and library services • P2 providers and partners database • Higher education P2 programs database • Small business recognition program assistance • Region 8 Pollution Prevention Roundtable Newsletter and listserv • Informantion on mini-grants offered to support projects of regional interest • Resource clearinghouse for construction and auto body information • Regional news and events clearinghouse

Pollution Prevention Assistance Publications
http://www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/p2ad/pblcations/
This page contains links to numerous case studies written by Georgia Pollution Prevention Assistance.

Pollution Prevention by Design
http://www.pnl.gov/doesustainabledesign/
The U.S. Department of Energy, EM-77, Office of Pollution Prevention, Pollution Prevention by Design project, developed an integrated set of tools to help engineers, designers, and planners incorporate pollution prevention (P2) strategies into the design stage of new products, processes, and facilities.

Pollution Prevention Information Resource for Industry Sectors (P2IRIS)
http://www.iams.org/iamsorg/p2iris/home.htm
The P2IRIS is an interactive database of pollution prevention technologies and processes organized into three areas: metal finishing (electroplating and other surface finishing), metalcoating (painting), and printing. Each of these processes is further broken down into the description of the process, waste reduction techniques, case studies in waste reduction, and regulatory information.

Resources and Information on Pollution Prevention (P2) in the Southwest (RIPPS)
http://p2.utep.edu/
This site contains sector information and resources such as case studies and vendor lists.

Risk Assessment and Risk Management of Non-Ferrous Metals: Realizing the Benefits and Managing the Risks
http://www.icme.com/uploads/1~19-Risk_Ass_Mgmt_of_Metals.zip
This publication provides an overview of current knowledge in the area of risk assessment and risk management with reference to non-ferrous metals. The disciplines required in hazard identification, dose-response, exposure and risk analysis are described in sufficient detail for a good understanding of the process and its application to metals. The options for risk management are outlined and the role of proper risk communication is addressed. This report can only be downloaded as a *.zip file. The file can then be extracted and read as a *.pdf document (Adobe Acrobat).

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commision - Office of Pollution Prevention & Conservation
http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/exec/sbea/p2tech.html
The OPPR site contains information on the Clean Texas Star program, the Clean Industries 2000 program, Engineering and Technical Services, Pollution Prevention Planning and Reporting, and the Permanent Pollution Prevention Program (P4).

The Atlantic Pollution Prevention Office of Environment Canada
http://www.ns.ec.gc.ca/epb/pollprev/index.html
The Atlantic Pollution Prevention Office of Environment Canada is the focus for federal activities in Pollution Prevention in the four Atlantic Provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. The site contains information on Conferences & Seminars, Contacts, Policies and Regulations, Resources, Success Stories, Cerrent Events (What's New), and Serveices (What We Do).

The Chemical Strategies Partnership (CSP)
http://www.chemicalstrategies.org
The Chemical Strategies Partnership (CSP) seeks to reduce chemical use, waste, risks, and cost through the transformation of the chemical supply chain by redefining the way chemicals are used and sold. CSP works with manufacturing companies to help redefine the way they purchase and manage their chemicals.

The Cleaner Production Case Studies Directory
http://www.environment.gov.au/epg/environet.old/eecp/example
s.html
The Cleaner Production Case Studies Directory details mechanisms for improving environmental and economic efficiency in industry. Each case study provides information on particular sites including the initial problem, how it was solved using cleaner production approaches and the economic costs and benefits.

The Environmental Management Center - Tanning and Dressing of Leather
http://www.emcentre.com/unepweb/tec_case/leather_19/material
/casename.shtml
Site includes a warehouse of information and case studies pertaining to pollution prevention in leather tanning.

The Industry Canada's Canadian Environmental Solutions (CES)
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/es31427e.html
The Industry Canada's Canadian Environmental Solutions (CES) is a directory of Canadian companies which provide expertise to address environmental challenges faced by every sector of the economy. There are two ways of accessing information: through the search facility or by browsing the matrix of Problems of the Environment to view areas of interest.

The Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP)
http://www.mntap.umn.edu/
Funded by a grant from the Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance, the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTap) is a resource center providing environmental consulting services for the business community. The goal of the program is aimed at helping businesses protect the environment and stay competitive by providing practical alternatives to prevent pollution of our land, air, and water. Some industries and areas MnTap works in include: dry cleaning, electronics, fiberglass/ plastics, food processors, health care, machining, metal fabricating, painting, printing, vehicle maintenance and wood finishing.

The Natural Step
http://www.naturalstep.org/
The Natural Step is an international advisory and research organization, working with some of the largest resource users to create solutions, models and tools designed to accelerate global sustainability. The website provides information on sustainable approaches in many sectors, case studies of sustainable companies, and links to other resources.

Toolbook for Financing Energy Efficiency and Pollution Prevention Technologies
http://www.oit.doe.gov/working/fin_toolbook/
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Industrial Technologies, DOE regional officers have created the Toolbook to supplementworkshops and provide a step-by-step guide to financing and technical assistance. The site includes case studies, and listings of financial and technical assistance federal and state programs.

U.S. EPA, Labs for the 21st Century (Labs 21)
http://www.epa.gov/labs21century/
Labs21 is a voluntary program dedicated to improving the environmental performance of U.S. laboratories. Labs21 is designed to improve laboratory energy and water efficiency, encourage the use of renewable energy sources, and promote environmental stewardship. The website includes information about the annual conference, updates on Pilot Partner activities, tools for laboratory design and operation, and details on how to join the Labs21 Network.

U.S. EPA, Plastic Resins and Man-made Fibers Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/plastic.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Plastic Resins and Man-made Fibers Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Aerospace Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/aerospace.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Aerospace Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Agricultural Crop Production Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/crop.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Agricultural Crop Production Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Agricultural Livestock Production Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/live.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Agricultural Livestock Production Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Air Transportation Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/air.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Air Transportation Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Electronics and Computer Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/electronics.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Electronics and Computer Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/fossil.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Ground Transportation Industry - Railroad, Trucking, and Pipeline
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/ground.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Ground Transportation Industry - Railroad, Trucking, and Pipeline. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Iron and Steel Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/iron.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Iron and Steel Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Lumber and Wood Products Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/lumber.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Lumber and Wood Products Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Metal Castings Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/casting.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Metal Castings Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Metal Mining Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/mining.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Metal Mining Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Motor Vehicle Assembly Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/motor.htmlheminway.seth@epamail.epa.go
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EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Motor Vehicle Assembly Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Non-Fuel, Non-Metal Mining Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/nonfuel.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Non-Fuel, Non-Metal Mining Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Nonferrous Metals Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/nonferrous.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Nonferrous Metals Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Oil and Gas Extraction Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/oil.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Oil and Gas Extraction Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Printing Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/printing.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Printing Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Pulp and Paper Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/pulp.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Pulp and Paper Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Rubber and Plastic Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/rubber.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Rubber and Plastic Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Shipbuilding and Repair Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/ship.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Shipbuilding and Repair Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Stone, Clay, Glass and Concrete Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/stone.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Stone, Clay, Glass and Concrete Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Textiles Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/textiles.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Textiles Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Transportation Equipment Cleaning Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/transport.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Transportation Equipment Cleaning Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S. EPA, Profile of the Water Transportation Industry (Shipping and Barging)
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/water.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Water Transportation Industry (Shipping and Barging). Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

U.S.EPA, Profile of the Agricultural Chemical, Pesticide, and Fertilizer Industry
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/chemical.html
EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Sector Notebook for the Agricultural Chemical, Pesticide, and Fertilizer Industry. Sections include: Introduction to the Industry; Industrial Process Description; Chemical Release and Transfer Profile; Pollution Prevention; Summary of Applicable Federal Statutes and Regulations; Compliance and Enforcement Profile; Compliance Activities and Initiatives; Contacts, Acknowledgments, Resource Materials, Bibliography.

UNEP Cleaner Production Site
http://www.unepie.org/Cp2/home.html
Site contains: News and Events, CP Activities Worldwide, and CP Information Sources and Documents, 9including a case studies database, publications, experts, and country policies.

United Nations Environment Programme - Working Group on Sustainable Product Development
http://unep.frw.uva.nl/
This site includes a database of sustainable product and service examples, with hundreds of contacts in 55 countries. Also included is information on information on the Network, Research, and Industry programmes.

University of Wisconsis: Farm-A-Syst Home-A-Syst
http://www.uwex.edu/homeasyst/
The site provides of warehouse of information, links, reports, and policy tools related to pollution prevention on farms, ranches, and households. The site is divided into two areas: The Home-A-Syst program and the Farm-A-Syst program. The Home*A*Syst program is designed to aid homeowners and renters in understanding environmental risks in and around their home. It will also guide them in developing action plans that assist them in making voluntary changes that prevent pollution. Farm*A*Syst program is a partnership between government agencies and private business aimed at pollution prevention on farms, ranches, and in homes using confidential environmental assessments.

Washington Department of Ecology - Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction Program
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/
The Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction Program is responsible for planning and implementing strategies to eliminate the creation of pollutants through increased efficiency in the use of raw materials, energy, water, or other resources, or protecting resources through conservation. The site includes information about current projects, publications (including the relationship between pollution prevention and insurance), additional resources, links to P2 sites, and training in the Washington state area.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Paint & Coating Manufacturing
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=28&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Paint & Coating Manufacturing provides P2 information on Paint & Coating Manufacturing and other on-line resources, including: description of industry and the types of products it manufactures, key processes and raw materials used in the manufacture of paint and coatings; waste streams, environmental compliance, worker health and safety, and economic impact of inefficient operations; technologies and operating practices that reduce the hazards, quantities and costs of waste; and other links.

Westp2net, Aerospace Topic Hub
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=1&subsec=7&nav=7
This Topic Hub contains P2 information on Aerospace, as well as a compilation of pertinent on-line resources, including: description of industry and several of the main types of manufacturing processes used in the aerospace industry; information about waste streams, environmental compliance, worker health and safety, and economic impact of inefficient operations; information about technologies and operating practices that reduce the hazards, quantities and costs of waste; and relevant links.

Westp2net, Agricultural Teaching Labs Topic Hub
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=802&subsec=7&nav=7
The Agricultural Teaching Labs Tobic Hub contains P2 information on Ag and Vocational Teaching Labs including: materials used and wastes produced; operating practices and products which reduce waste and pollution to create safer learning environments; links to technology descriptions, case studies, and waste reduction guides.

Westp2net, Auto Repair Topic Hub
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=4&subsec=7&nav=7
This Topic Hub for Auto Repair is a primer intended as a quick guide to P2 information on Auto Repair, as well as a compilation of pertinent on-line resources including sections containing industry information useful to state agencies, policymakers, trade groups, researchers, journalists, and others in the automotive repair industry; descriptions of typical material inputs and wastes produced in the automotive repair industry; best management practices (BMP's) for a typical automotive repair shop; and glossary of erms related to Auto Repair and links.

Westp2net, Autobody Repair Topic Hub
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=5&subsec=7&nav=7
This Topic Hub for Auto Body repair provides P2 information as well as on-line resources, including: description of industry demographics; key processes and the materials used and wastes produced in auto body facilities; operating practices and products which reduce waste and pollution; relevant links to technology descriptions, case studies, and waste reduction guides; and a Glossary of Terms commonly used in the industry.

Westp2net, Clean Snowmobiles Topic Hub
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=801&subsec=7&nav=7
This Topic Hub for Clean Snowmobiles is a primer of P2 information on Clean Snowmobiles, as well as a compilation of on-line resources, including: industry description, key processes and the pollution and wastes produced in snowmobile operation, practices and products which reduce waste and pollution, and relevant links to other information.

Westp2net, Electric Utilities Topic Hub
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=8&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Electric Utilities provides P2 information relevant to coal-fired and gas-fired electric generation plants, including: typical material inputs, processes used, and wastes produced from coal and gas fired electric generation stations; information on best management practices, environmental compliance, electric utility deregulation, and public relations; information about alternatives to improve operational efficiency and waste reduction; information on renewable energy and other emerging power generation technologies. The information includes case studies and links.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Environmental Management Accounting
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=105&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Environmental Management Accounting provides P2 information as well as a compilation of pertinent on-line resources, including: definition of EMA and why companies might use it, why traditional accounting systems are not sufficient and how EMA can aid P2 efforts, what information is needed to “do” EMA, and how to collect it, and a complete list of Environmental Management Accounting URLs.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Environmental Management Systems
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=9&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Environmental Management Systems.provides P2 information on EMS, including: official definitions of an EMS, a table listing ten elements of a successful EMS, describes who is best served by an EMS as well as links to EMS frequently asked questions (FAQs) and links to databases of companies that have adopted an EMS. The site is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Environmental Measurement
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=1000&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Environmental Measurement provides P2 information on Environmental Measurement as well as a compilation of pertinent on-line resources, including: an introduction to measurement of environmental performance with examples of measurement concepts and different types of measures; incentives and justifications for measuring environmental conformance and performance; basic steps and supporting information to develop a tailored measurement system; actual measurement models, tools, and case studies to provide the reader with examples and opportunities for using measured information; and Environmental Measurement URLs.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Food Service
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=448&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Food Service provides P2 information on Food Service and on-line resources, including: case studies of food, a brief history of the evolution of the food service industry in the United States along with economic and demographic information, the four basic areas of food service (front of house, back of house, site exterior and general operations), specific wastes generated from these areas of operation and the environmental regulations that may apply, P2 options to minimize waste generation and reduce waste management, and a complete list of Food Service URLs.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Gas and Oil
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=11&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Gas and Oil provides P2 information on Gas and Oil, as well as on-line resources, including: general demographic industry information, a description of typical material inputs, processes used, and wastes produced (for drilling operations, oil and gas production operations, gas plant operations, and pipeline operations), the benefits of changing old practices into new ones, examples of a generic pollution prevention-based Environmental Management System (EMS) and a Waste Management Plan, alternatives to reduce waste in the input and process portion of the operations, case studies, and gas and oil URLs.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Green Procurement
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=13&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Green Procurement provides P2 information on Green Procurement and on-line resources, including: a glimpse at the enormous impact purchasing decisions can have on the environment, sample purchasing specifications, how to identify a “green” product, incentives and benefits inducing an organization to change to green purchasing including case studies demonstrating benefits, steps you can take to implement green purchasing in whole or in part at your organization. Specific recommendations are provided in the links to several different green purchasing resources.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Hospitality
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=14&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Hospitality provides P2 information on hospitality, travel, hotel and tourism industries, including: descriptions of typical material inputs, processes used, and wastes produced in the hospitality industry; links to fact sheets, checklists, service providers and other resources; alternatives to reduce waste in the input and process portion of the operations; case studies, success stories, waste reduction guides, and technical assistance provider contacts; regulatory information and links to relevant sites.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Lithography
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=35&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Lithography provides P2 information and a compilation of on-line resources, including: demographic information; generic description of typical material inputs, processes used, and wastes produced; checklists to help assess best management practices for a typical operation; links to fact sheets, checklists, service providers and other resources to help answer regulatory questions; P2 information about alternatives to reduce waste in the input and process portion of the operations. Information includes case studies, success stories, waste reduction guides, and technical assistance provider contacts and well a list of Lithography URLs.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Marinas & Small Boat Harbors
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=21&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Marinas & Small Boat Harbors provides P2 information and on-line resources, including: industry statistics and demographics; environmental and safety considerations; environmental programs; key processes and raw materials used at marinas; processes addressed include: boat cleaning, sanding/blasting/pressure washing, painting, fueling, engine parts maintenance, winterization and storage, and vessel sewage and bilge pumpout; an overview of federal regulations that marinas need to comply with; technologies and operating practices that reduce the hazards, quantities and costs of waste; and links to other related sites.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Meat Processing
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=449&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Meat Processing provides P2 information on Meat Processing and other on-line resources, including: economic and environmental information related to the meat processing industry in the United States (Per capita consumption, number of processing plants, total annual revenues and environmental impacts); Basic steps for beef, pork, poultry and fish processing (from time of animal receipt to final product storage); strategies to reduce water consumption, wastewater, organics/solids generation and energy use; case studies; and related links.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Mercury - Health Care
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=502&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Mercury - Health Care provides P2 information on Mercury in health care applications and on-line resources, including: checklists to help assess best management practices for typical operations; links to fact sheets, checklists, service providers and other resources to help answer regulatory questions which apply to waste generated in typical operations; alternatives to reduce waste; case studies; and other links.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Mercury - Schools
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=501&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Mercury - Schools proivides P2 information on Mercury in Schools and other on-line resources, including: the nature of the problem and reasons for focusing on mercury; detailed information on where mercury is found in schools; rationale for eliminating mercury from schools; ways to reduce mercury, including case studies, waste reduction guides, and technical assistance provider contacts; and relevant links.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Mercury-Dental
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=103&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Mercury-Dental provides P2 information on Mercury in dental applications and relevant on-line resources, including: sources of mercury in dental offices; descriptions of the operations; P2 opportunities and best management practices for dental offices; and other links.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Metal Fabrication & Machining
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=23&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Metal Fabrication & Machining provides P2 information and on-line resources, including: description of industry and products it manufactures; information about processes and raw materials used; waste streams, environmental compliance, worker health and safety, and economic impact of inefficient operations; technologies and operating practices that reduce the hazards, quantities and costs of waste; and other relevant links.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Metal Finishing
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=24&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Metal Finishing provides P2 information on Metal Finishing and on-line resources, including: description of industry and the types of products it manufactures; key processes and raw materials used; waste streams, environmental compliance, worker health and safety, and economic impact of inefficient operations; technologies and operating practices that reduce the hazards, quantities and costs of waste; and relevant links.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Pollution Prevention (P2)
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=26&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Pollution Prevention (P2) provides information on Pollution Prevention (P2)and on-line resources, including: definitions of pollution prevention (P2); typical sources of waste and an overview of common approaches to devising P2 options; links to generic P2 checklists; incentives and justifications for implementing pollution prevention; P2 planning and P2 program building guides; and numerous links to other sites.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Printing - Flexography
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=503&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Printing - Flexography provides P2 information on Printing - Flexography and other on-line resources, including: demographic industry, the printing process and specifically that of flexographic printing; Input/Output process diagrams; typical material inputs and waste outputs; regulatory and compliance issues; links to key fact sheets, checklists, service providers and other resources; P2 activities; listing of individuals and organizations that you should consult first with your questions regarding flexographic printing; and related links.

Westp2net, Topic Hub for Textiles
http://www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=446&subsec=7&nav=7
The Topic Hub for Textiles provides P2 information and other on-line resources, including: a brief history of the evolution of textiles in the US along with the economic and demographic information; flow charts and descriptions for the major production steps; sources of wastes from these steps and links to glossaries of textile terms; information on and links to P2 options; issues related to global competition and environmental regulations; case studies of textile facilities that have implemented P2; and related links.


Databases
http://www.sustainablebusiness.com
http://www.sustainablebusiness.com
SustainableBusiness.com has four major sections: Sustainable Business Insider This monthly online magazine culls news, articles, and columns from over 35 leading sustainable business trade publications and individuals. Business Opportunities helps green businesses find resources they need to grow - and helps investors find promising opportunities. Businesses can post their needs for investors, partners or distributors, or browse the "Capital Available" solicitations and financing listings. Green Dream Jobs is a job and internship listing service devoted to helping people with business skills find jobs with sustainable businesses and organizations. It includes the popular monthly column, "New World, New Work." SustainableBusiness.com Library compiles the most useful web sites, databases, reports, books, and other resources for sustainable business.

A National Resource for Global Standards
http://www.nssn.org/
NSSN BASIC is a free online information service providing access to bibliographic information for more than 225,000 approved standards. Search the online catalog for title words or document numbers to find out if the standard you need exists, and if so, where to find it.

Advances in Environmental Research
http://www.sfo.com/~aer/
Advances in Environmental Research is a journal for the publication of peer reviewed, original research in the fields of environmental science, engineering and technology including full length research papers, case studies, notes and critical review papers. Use the search function to find publications on a specific topic.

AMM Online - Major Industry and Trade Associations
http://www.amm.com/ref/trade.htm
Directory of major industry and trade associations.

Antioch New England Institute - The Center for Environmental Education
http://www.schoolsgogreen.org/
The Center for Environmental Education’s mission is to create greener K-12 schools and communities. The two main part of CEE are: • CEE Resource Center, providing quality EE materials, curriculum and networking connections directly to teachers and students across the U.S. and Canada; and • CEE Programs, working with particular schools, districts and communities (mostly in New England, but also in some major cities throughout the U.S.) to create model community-based EE projects. The site also includes information about current projects and programs, funding for schools, and links to outside educational resources.

ATSDR - ToxFAQs: Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaq.html
The ATSDR ToxFAQsTM is a series of summaries about hazardous substances developed by the ATSDR Division of Toxicology. Answers are provided to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about exposure to hazardous substances found around hazardous waste sites and the effects of exposure on human health.

ATSDR's Hazardous Substance Release/Health Effects Database
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/hazdat.html
HazDat, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry's Hazardous Substance Release/Health Effects Database, is the scientific and administrative database developed to provide access to information on the release of hazardous substances from Superfund sites or from emergency events and on the effects of hazardous substances on the health of human populations.

Benchmark Hotel
http://www.benchmarkhotel.com/
The Benchmark Hotel website has been designed specifically to help hotels improve environmental performance and make cost savings. The site includes ways to improve performance in the areas of energy management, fresh water consumption, waste minimization, waste water quality, purchasing programs and community relations and biodiversity.

Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention (C2P2)
http://www.c2p2online.com
About C2P2, Newsletters, Publications, Info Centres, Roundtables, Sponsors and Members, Hot Topics, Internet Guide, E-Mail Lists, P2 Recognition

Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention: Environmental Issues in Healthcare
http://www.c2p2online.com/main.php3?section=83&doc_id=169
Includes information on chemical management, emergency response, Environmental Management Systems, facility management, health and safety, green procurement, healthcare success stories (case studies), and waste management in healthcare.

Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (CPPIC)
http://www.ec.gc.ca/cppic
The Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (CPPIC) is a database providing Canadians with the information they need to practice pollution prevention (P2) and develop P2 plans. Search over 1,200 P2 references ranging from fact sheets to case studies with the quick text search, Advanced Search or more specific industrial Sector Search.

Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (CPPIC)
http://www.ec.gc.ca/cppic/en/index.cfm
The Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (CPPIC) is a database providing Canadians with the information they need to practice pollution prevention (P2) and develop P2 plans. Search over 1,200 P2 references ranging from fact sheets to case studies with the quick text search, Advanced Search or more specific industrial Sector Search.

ChemFinder WebServer
http://chemfinder.cambridgesoft.com
Enter a chemical name, CAS Number, molecular formula, or molecular weight

ChemHELP
http://www.esl-uk.com
ChemHELP is a comprehensive searchable database of some 5500 substances and includes Hazard classifications,concentration & exposure limits, chemical properties, UK & European transport requirements and is suitable for help in checking or compiling Safety Data Sheets, Labels etc. Free download demo available.

Cleaner Production Database
http://nett21.gec.jp/CPT_DATA/English/index-e.html
The Cleaner Production Database, created by the Global Environment Centre Foundation, provides an extensive warehouse of information, searchable databases, and links for all industries concerning cleaner production/pollution prevention technologies around the world. Global Environment Centre Foundation was established to make use of the abundant accumulation of knowledge and experience in the field of environmental preservation in Japan, in particular, those in the Kansai region to support contributions of UNEP for urban environmental management in developing countries, to promote international cooperation for environmental conservation, and thereby to contribute to the conservation of the global environment.

CleanPrint Canada
http://www.cleanprint.org/
Helps printers reduce/eliminate waste, comply with environmental laws and standards, and improve production while reducing pollution. Website provides case studies, compliance guidelines, and resources/links on printing industry.

Co-op America's National Green Pages (TM)
http://www.greenpages.org/
Database of "green" products searchable by industry category, state, and company name.

Department of Energy / Department of Defense Solvent Utilization Handbook
http://wannabe.inel.gov/shds/
The Solvent Handbook Database System (SHDS) was developed as an efficient, easily accessible, electronic solvent utilization handbook. A solvent evaluation methodology was developed for the SHDS program.

DLA Environmental Products
http://www.dscr.dla.mil/products/epa/eppcat.htm
The Defense Logistics Agency has hundreds of environmental products in its supply system ranging from citrus-based degreasers and complete antifreeze recycling systems to natural resource conservation products.

Duke Occupational & Environmental Medicine
http://occ-env-med.mc.duke.edu/oem/wutsnew.htm
The Occ-Env-Med-L (OEM-L) Mail-list Archive & Index; The What's New Function at Duke Occupational & Environmental Medicine Website is intended to provide a compilation of new links to resources at a large number of different websites.

EnviroDirectory.com
http://www.envirodirectory.com/
An East Coast on-line directory and database for environmental buyers and specifiers. The user may search or browse by Company, Product, or Service.

Envirolink
http://www.envirolink.org/
The EnviroLink Network is a non-profit organization founded in 1991. EnviroLink maintains a database of thousands of environmental resources and provides internet services to non-profit organizations.

Environmental Data Services Ltd
http://www.ends.co.uk/
On this web site you can: Read ENDS European environmental news service, ENDS Environment Daily; Access ENDS Environmental Consultants Directory; Browse listings of environmental jobs, links and events; Sample our respected monthly publication, The ENDS Report

Environmental Organization Web Directory
http://www.webdirectory.com/
Search this database or browse by category.

EPA Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP)
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/epp/
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) is a federal-wide program that encourages and assists Executive agencies in the purchasing of environmentally preferable products and services.

EPA Laws and Regulations
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/rules.html
Laws and regulations are a major tool in protecting the environment. Find out about: Regulations & Proposed Rules; Current Legislation; Codified Regulations; and Laws

EPA Pollution Prevention Clearinghouse Resource List
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/library/ppicdist.htm
The Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (PPIC) is a free, nonregulatory service of the U.S. EPA dedicated to reducing or eliminating industrial pollutants through technology transfer, education, and public awareness. The PPIC’s resources for pollution prevention include: General P2 Info & Policy, Environmental Accounting, Sector Assistance, Green Purchasing & Labeling, PBT Program, and Hospitals for a Healthy Environment Green Design

EPA Region I - New England, Center for Environmental Industry & Technology
http://www.epa.gov/ne/assistance/ceit/index.html
Recognizing that New England has a rich supply of innovative ideas and technologies that can benefit both the environment and the economy—if only they find their way to the marketplace—EPA New England established the Center for Environmental Industry and Technology (the Center or CEIT). The mission of the Center is to be a window to resources, people, and programs for the environmental technology industry in New England and to promote the acceptance of innovative environmental technologies to solve the most significant environmental problems in New England. The website offers: the Envirotech News newsletter, upcoming events, innovative technology inventory, technology showcase, export assistance and more.

EPA Sector Notebooks
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assista
nce/sectors/notebooks/index.html
The EPA's Office of Compliance has developed a series of profiles or notebooks containing information on selected major industries. These notebooks, which focus on key indicators that holistically present air, water, and land pollutant release data.

EPA Technology Transfer
http://www.epa.gov/ttbnrmrl/
P2 section contains "An Organizational Guide to Pollution Prevention" and "Guide to Industrial Assessments for Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency"

EPA's Envirofacts Warehouse
http://www.epa.gov/enviro/index_java.html
A single point of access to select U.S. EPA environmental data.

EPA's Green Chemistry Program
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/greenchemistry/index.htm
EPA's Green Chemistry Program, an initiative under the EPA's Design for the Environment Program, promotes the research, development, and implementation of innovative chemical technologies that accomplish pollution prevention in a scientifically-sound, environmentally-conscious, and cost-effective manner. The site includes information about current projects and programs, journals and databases devoted to green chemistry, research grants, and industry links such as education.

EPA's National Environmental Publications Information
http://www.epa.gov/cincl/
Search, view, and print from a collection of over 6,000 technical and public information publications.

FedWorld Information Network
http://www.fedworld.gov/
FedWorld is a comprehensive central access point for searching, locating, ordering and acquiring government and business information.

Green Chemistry Network
http://www.chemsoc.org/networks/gcn/about.htm
The Green Chemistry Network was launched by the Royal Society of Chemistry and is based within the Department of Chemistry at the University of York. The purpose of GCN is to promote awareness and facilitate education, training and practice of Green Chemistry in industry, academia and schools.

Hazardous Chemical Database
http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/erd/
This database will allow the user to retreive information for any of 1991 hazardous chemicals based on a keyword search. Potential keywords include names, formula and registry numbers (CAS, DOT, RTECS and EPA). Primary resources for this database: •1996 North American Emergency Response Guidebook NAERG96, 1996.; •Hazardous Chemicals Data. NFPA 49, PC-49-94, 1994.; •The Merck Index 11th edition, 1989.

Hazardous Solvent Substitution Data System
http://wastenot.inel.gov/hssds/
The Hazardous Solvent Substitution Data System (HSSDS) was created to help end users find alternatives to using hazardous chemicals for cleaning purposes. The system contains vendor supplied information about each product, as well as Material Safety Data Sheets that relate to each product.

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
http://hfes.org/About/Menu.html
The Society's mission is to promote the discovery and exchange of knowledge concerning the characteristics of human beings that are applicable to the design of systems and devices of all kinds. The Society furthers serious consideration of knowledge about the assignment of appropriate functions for humans and machines, whether people serve as operators, maintainers, or users in the system. And, it advocates systematic use of such knowledge to achieve compatibility in the design of interactive systems of people, machines, and environments to ensure their effectiveness, safety, and ease of performance. The Society encourages education and training for those entering the human factors and ergonomics profession and for those who conceive, design, develop, manufacture, test, manage, and participate in systems.

Illinois Waste Management and Research Center (WMRC)
http://www.wmrc.uiuc.edu/
The center helps Illinois industries, businesses, and citizens reduce and better manage generated waste. Services include: Research Funding, Laboratory Support, Pollution Prevention Assessments, Publications and Information, Environmental Regulatory Compliance Assistance, GIS and Database Technology, Responsible Property Transfer

Industrial Assessment Centers
http://www.oit.doe.gov/iac/
The Industrial Assessment Centers program enables eligible small and medium-sized manufacturers to have comprehensive industrial assessments performed at no cost to the manufacturer. Located at 26 universities around the country, teams of engineering faculty and students from the centers conduct energy audits or industrial assessments and provide recommendations to manufacturers to help them identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and save energy. Available at this site are downloadable databases on the results of past assessments.

iNS InterNetwork for Sustainability
http://www.virtueel.com/ins/
The InterNetwork for Sustainability is a web based data and information center on sustainable development. This site provides a single entry point for access to news, data and activities. Every link is screened by a professional editorial team before publishing. iNS InterNetwork for Sustainability is a nonprofit Dutch based informal network of individuals and organizations.

International Ergonomics Association
http://www.iea.cc/ergonomics/
The International Ergonomics Association is the federation of ergonomics and human factors societies from around the world. The mission of IEA is to elaborate and advance ergonomics science and practice, and to improve the quality of life by expanding its scope of application and contribution to society. The IEA is governed by the Council with representatives from the federated societies. Day-to-day administration is performed by the Executive Committee that consists of the elected Officers and Chairs of the Standing Committees.

Internet HazDat Toxicological Profile Query
http://atsdr1.atsdr.cdc.gov:8080/gsql/toxprof.script
A toxicolotical profile query sheet provided by The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Also provides links for further info on building a query.

Iowa Waste Reduction Center
http://www.iwrc.org/
The Iowa Waste Reduction Center serves small businesses in Iowa by providing free, non-regulatory and confidential on-site environmental assistance. Through initiatives and programs like facility-wide on-site assistance and the Small Business Pollution Prevention Center, the center works one-on-one with clients to explore possible solutions for minimizing waste and increasing overall efficiency. Programs include: The Mobile Outreach for Pollution Prevention (MOPP) - a national outreach demonstration project developed to help small businesses improve their hazardous waste management practices. The Spray Technique Analysis and Research (STAR) Program - a revolutionary and unique approach to improving the efficiency of manual spray coating operations. The STAR program teaches spray technicians how to optimize the efficiency of an entire spray system. LaserTouch - a patented targeting device that improves a sprayer's transfer efficiency while reducing overspray and material consumption

Mercury in Medical Institutions
http://danpatch.ecn.purdue.edu/~epados/mercury/pano/src/merc
med.htm
Information on where Mercury is used/found in a hospital environment. Site contains: virtual hospital/Mercury tour, Mercury Containing Equipment and used in medical laboratories, Mercury Stains, Mercury Products Used in Dental Clinics.

Michigan, DEQ, Eco-Friendly Boating Program
http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3585_4129_4186---,0
0.html
The information in this website is aimed at assisting boaters in identifying better alternatives and practices to protect the environment. It contains a checklist for good boating practices ("Eco-Friendly Boating"), a brochure with tips to protect the environment and links to related sites.

Mineral Resources Form - Environment Section
http://www.mineralresourcesforum.org/
The Minerals Resources Forum (MRF) is an Internet framework for international co-ordination on the theme of minerals, metals and sustainable development, bringing together governments, intergovernmental entities, resource companies, and other concerned organisations and civil society. Their website provides current news, technical issues, relevant documents, a business directory, and related links.

Musculoskeletal Hazards (WMSDs)
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/HazardInfo/Ergonomics/de
fault.asp
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries About Ergonomics - The