An Environment Resource Center Asset
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Leading organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency and Environmental Defense Fund partner with businesses, governments and communities to find practical environmental solutions. Their results are powered by dedicated scientists, lawyers and economists. We publish those tools and guides – and more – here.
Explore the information below, and visit our other environment sections:
Environment News
Recycling Resources
Climate Change
Green Labeling
Carbon Accounting
Water Conservation & Sustainability
Forests & Chain of Custody
Lacey Act
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Environmental Paper Calculator
Determine your paper options and minimize impact and waste with this GC paper calculator powered by the Environmental Defense Fund.
The Dos (and Don’ts) of On-product Environmental Claims
Stay out of hot water by following these product labeling rules for making responsible environmental claims.
National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus
The National Advertising Division (NAD) reviews national advertising for truthfulness and accuracy, and fosters public confidence in the credibility of advertising by settling complaints about misleading or false ads.
Ecolabelling.org: Who’s Deciding What’s Green?
Ecolabels can help you find green products. This site helps companies and consumers use them. Find a listing of ecolabels for forest products.
Green Seal
Green Seal validates environmental excellence by certifying everything from coffee filters to air chillers in stores such as Whole Foods and Lowe’s.
Green-e
Green-e is the nation’s leading voluntary certification program for renewable energy in the retail market.
Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
The greenhouse gas equivalencies calculator can help translate abstract measurements into concrete terms.
The Sustainability Debate: Paper Versus Digital Communications
There’s a lot of lively discussion these days about which is more sustainable – paper or digital communications.
Walmart’s Sustainability Index
This is Walmart’s latest sustainability program.
8 Ways to Not Get Tricked While Going Green
Learn the truth about these common environmental myths.
Why Campaign Groups Are Your Best Friends
Ten tips for dealing with campaigns, campaigners and demands for change in the way you operate.
Personal Computer Energy Report 2009
This very revealing document shows the enormous energy waste caused across the U.S., U.K, and Germany by PCs left on overnight.
The Two Sides to Paper
The UK’s National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM) dispels the myths and misinformation about paper.
Green Power Partnership
A voluntary program from the EPA that supports procurement of green power through expert advice, technical support, tools, and resources.
If you have environment information or tools you’d like us to consider sharing here, please contact our Director of Environmental Affairs, Ralph O’Connor.
