Green Resources∞ General ∞· EPA resources for nonprofit organizations · Energy Star Program for Small Businesses/Nonprofits / nonprofits · GreenBiz.com Green business portal site with information on sustainable business practices, plus other tools and resources. ∞ Recycling and Reuse ∞· Earth 911 Find out what curbside recycling, composting, and hazardous waste services are available in your immediate area. Features details on recycling common items you never knew had an afterlife. · Freecycle When you want to find a new home for something -- whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano, or an old door -- you simply send an e-mail offering it to members of your Freecycle group. · Conservatree Learn all about paper recycling and find out how to choose the right paper at the right price. · Throwplace.com Reuse, donation, and recycling clearinghouse with resources for charities worldwide. ∞ Green Purchasing ∞· Green Purchasing Defined Brush up on your recycle-ese. · The Green Pages Search for over 25,000 products and services from 2,000 green companies in more than 170 categories. · Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program Product information, tools, and resources. · Energy Star Qualified Products: Energy Star Qualified Products · Fair Trade Certified Products Find out which of your local retailers carry Fair Trade coffee, tea, and chocolate ∞ Green Power Alternatives ∞· Green Power Partnership Learn about green energy alternatives and locate green power providers in your area. ∞ Green Building ∞· Green Building Initiative at the Kresge Foundation Brochures designed specially for nonprofits wondering why and how to build green. · U.S.Green Building Council Information on the " LEED" (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification Program for Nonprofits interested in building green or certifying their existing building. ∞ Funding Opportunities ∞· Environmental Grants Philanthropy News Digest's list of the latest funding opportunities for environment-related projects. ∞ Best Practices ∞· Green Meetings Guide Learn how to plan, host, and attend a green meeting. · Fun Office Signs Educational signs to encourage double-sided printing and copying.
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