| 76. Sustainable Industry U.S. Environmental Protection Agency : Development - Sustainability - Industry |
http://www.epa.gov/sustainableindustry/
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| The Industry Sector Policy Division (ISPD) is located in the Office of Policy Development, within EPA's Office of Policy. We work with selected industries to devise new and better ways to reduce pollution and conserve resources. Our mission is to help provide incentives and remove barriers for companies to continuously improve their environmental performance, while easing the costs and burdens of regulation. http://www.epa.gov/sustainableindustry/
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| This is the Environmental Education Garden of the North Carolina Office of Environmental Education
The Objectives of the Environmental Education Garden are to: Demonstrate sustainable North Carolina native plant species that attract butterflies, birds, and other wildlife to an urban area. Serve as a training site for environmental educators to teach students about the relationship between plants and wildlife. Encourage state employees to use the garden to further their achievement of Environmental Education Certification. Provide a model garden for other workplaces and homes to emulate. http://www.ee.enr.state.nc.us/garden/index.htm
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| The Institute is an independent body that develops technical standards, codes and guidelines for the international oil and gas industry and provides comprehensive information about this sector. http://www.petroleum.co.uk/
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| The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is a diverse, knowledge-based institution that spans the Hindu Kush-Himalayan range east to west and north to south and brings together mountain scientists and farmers in a common cause from diverse nationalities in a region that is difficult politically, physically, and economically. ICIMOD develops, tests, and shares knowledge that helps poor mountain people have better and more sustainable lives. ICIMOD works with mountain people to find solutions that they need. http://www.icimod.org.sg/
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| Habitat for Humanity International
is a nonprofit, nondenominational
Christian housing organization http://www.habitat.org/
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| The Cornell Work and Environment Initiative (WEI) was established in 1992 to address environmental issues connected to the worksite, affecting employers, workers and their communities. The program involves management, trade unions, government as well as environmental and community organizations to achieve creative solutions. http://www.cfe.cornell.edu/WEI/
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| This is the Remote Sensing and Ecological Geography section of the Department of Physical Geography Stockholm University http://www.geo.su.se/naturgeo/rsgis/
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| The Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA) is a not-for-profit, member-driven organization operating in the Province of Ontario / Canada since 1917. It’s mission is to improve the quality of life in workplaces and communities we serve by being an internationally recognized leader in providing effective programs, products and services for the prevention of injury and illness. http://www.iapa.on.ca/
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| This is the Regulating Smog and Particle Air Pollution web page by EPA. In this page information is provided about the above two topics: smog and Particle Air Pollution http://www.epa.gov/oar/oaqps/regusmog/
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| This is the web page of the Environmental Health & Safety Department of the University of Minnesota. The “Program Areas” section provides a lot of information about biohazard wastes, hazardous wastes, radiation, indoor air quality, working environment, food and other topics. http://www.dehs.umn.edu/
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| These reports give a brief overview of the state of U.S. industries textiles, pulp and paper, metal fabrication, food processing with an emphasis on their efforts to incorporate pollution prevention and clean technologies into their manufacturing operations http://www.usaep.org/reports/
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| The Center for Clean Products and Clean Technologies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, under the direction of Gary Davis, focuses on pollution prevention through design and manufacturing processes with the environment in mind. http://eerc.ra.utk.edu/clean/
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| 'HEALTHY CLEAN BUILDINGS’ is dedicated to the replacing of existing, conventional "TOXIC" and "HAZARDOUS" cleaning chemicals in offices, schools, homes, and public buildings; and to advise parents accordingly about our widely recognized and accredited 'KID-PROOF' "HEALTHY & SAFE" Daily Cleaning Program. This revolutionary cleaning system serves as an effective 'environmentally preferable' alternative to existing "DANGEROUS" cleaning chemicals. Additionally, this program addresses controversial indoor environmental issues such as "Sick Building Syndrome"; "I.A.Q." (Indoor Air Quality); "Multiple Chemical Sensitivities" (MCS); allergic triggers; Respiratory Ailments, such as Asthma; Dust Mite issues; Mold & Mildew conditions; and other similar indoor environmental concerns. http://www.cleaningpro.com/
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| The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association, known as HELMEPA, is a non-profit and non-governmental organization structured according to the Marine Pollution Action Plan. http://www.helmepa.gr/
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| Since 1919, the National Parks Conservation Association has been the sole voice of the American people in the fight to safeguard the scenic beauty, wildlife, and historical and cultural treasures of the largest and most diverse park system in the world. http://www.npca.org/
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| Pro Geo – European Association for the Conservation of the Geological and Geomorphological Heritage is working to promote the protection of Europe's typical and important landscapes, as well as its many-faceted inheritance of geological phenomena, all of the greatest scientific and cultural importance as Europe was the birthplace of the science of geology. http://www.sgu.se/hotell/progeo/
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| The establishment of the GRECEL project (Geological heritage: Research in environmental Education and Cooperation in European Level) developed from a desire to improve the understanding and conservation of Europe’s rich geological heritage, through education. http://www.pi-schools.gr/grecel/grecel/
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| Founded in 1917 the American Association of Petroleum Geologists is currently the world's largest professional geological society. http://www.aapg.org/
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| Established in 1966 as a special purpose fund primarily for small-scale investment in the poorest countries, the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) has come in recent years through intense, necessary and far-reaching changes. Today, UNCDF works to help eradicate poverty through local development programmes and microfinance operations. Through its focus on two areas of concentration, UNCDF has strengthened its identity and competence. That was the principal conclusion of the 1999 external evaluation of the Fund, subsequently endorsed by its Executive Board in September 1999. http://www.uncdf.org/
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| Expand communication and partnerships
Educate youth to protect the environment
Promote the pursuit of environmental careers
Educate the adult public to increase environmental literacy
Educate across international boundaries http://www.epa.gov/region09/enviroed/index.html
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| Spitia.gr is a fresh internet site, which aims at becoming an up-to-date and complete database of information concerning bioclimatic energy planning, renewable energy sources, energy preservation, as well as the study, construction, purchase and equipment of buildings that can meet up to the modern needs for housing or the business demands. http://www.spitia.gr/greek/greek.htm
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| The Office of National Environmental Network (EPD) and European Environment Agency (EEA) was established in 19-01-95 in the Environmental Planning Division of the Ministry of the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works (YPEXODE), based on the 73141/1028 official minister desicion.Main objectives and responsibilities of the 0ffice are: Operation and management of the National Environmental Information Network (EDPP) at national level.
Co-ordination of the information exchange between the national Environmental bodies and the European Environment Agency (EEA) .
Co-ordination and support of the EEA National Focal Point (NFP) activity in Greece
Overall co-ordination of the programmes and systems related to the collection, management and exploitation of environmental information http://nfp-gr.eionet.eu.int/
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| The Web site contains technical and scientific data and information, available at FAO, as well as links to a number of highly informative Web sites on desertification.
The information provided in this site represents a significant share of the FAO knowledge and expertise on sustainable development and drylands management. http://www.fao.org/desertification/
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| This website contains a range of reference materials, including a bibliography of FAO's documentation on Biological Diversity for Food and Agriculture and an inventory of ongoing activities and instruments in agricultural biodiversity at the international level, as well as links to international organizations, networks and databases and FAO links and contacts. http://www.fao.org/biodiversity/
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| Founded in 1903, the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) is the largest, most visible organization dedicated to advancing all facets of horticultural research, education, and application. Nearly 4000 strong, ASHS members (researchers, faculty and other educational personnel, extension agents, Federal and state experiment station representatives, growers and distributors of horticultural products, and personnel in related industries) continue to make significant advances in these areas. ASHS is well positioned to lead the rapid evolution of horticultural science into the new century. http://www.ashs.org/
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