For your reference and assistance, here are lists
that you should find helpful. Our listing is intended to be of value
to you; however, it is not complete. There are other helpful sites
available. We welcome your input for suggestions on sites we should
add (or delete) from our listing.
www.greenseal.org
• U.S. Certification body for cleaning chemicals being safer for people
and the environment.
www.terrachoice.ca or www.environmentalchoice.com
• A Canadian Certification body for cleaning chemicals being
safer for people and the environment.
www.greenguard.org
• Greenguard Environmental Institute is an industry-independent, non-profit organization. Establishes acceptable indoor air standards for indoor products, environments, and buildings. For cleaning products, they ‘Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified
www.greenshieldcertified.org
• A national certification for environmentally friendly pest management services. Operated by The IPM Institute of North America, a non-profit organization recognized by the EPA. Also offers a certification called 'IPM STAR', which is geared towards school districts and offers an opportunity to educate kids about IPM.
www.scscertified.com
• A U.S. Certification body relating to environmental and
food safety criteria.
www.envirodesic.com
• A private company offering third party green certification.
www.scorecard.org/chemical-profiles/
• Provides detailed information on more than 7460 chemicals.
Enter that name or CAS number and receive information regarding
human health hazards, regulatory coverage and more. Also, provides
detailed information on toxic chemicals allowing you to select chemicals
in a specific TRI category (eg. Air), health effects category (eg.
Air releases of recognized carcinogens), or risk – weighted
category (eg. Ozone depleting potential).
www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/newlist.html
• California’s Proposition 65 list of chemicals known
to the State to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
www2.ec.gc.ca/pdb/npri/npri_si_e.cfm
• Canadian list by Environment Canada of pollutants.
www.epa.gov
• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency home page provides
links to various lists.
www.ec.gc.ca/ceparegistry/subs_list
• A Canadian list of lists including DSL, NPRI, toxic substances,
etc.
www.informinc.org/p3_09.php
• A list of chemicals to avoid and other information regarding
Asthma prevention.
www.virology.net/Big_Virology/BVVirusList.html#H
• Provides a list of viruses and then links to a detailed description as well as pictures.
msds.pdc.cornell.edu/tscasrch.asp
• A U.S. list (TSCA) of substances that can be used. If not
on the list, there may be quantity restrictions or prohibition.
www.state.nj.us/health/eoh/odisweb
• State of New Jersey provides a list of public and right
to know Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets. Also, on the site in the
Right to Know section, is a listing of hazardous chemicals listed
in alphabetical order.
www.westp2net.org/janitorial/jp4.htm
• Lists janitorial products with the most risks, also provides
helpful information on how to get safer cleaning chemicals.
www.great-lakes.net/lists
• The Great Lakes Information Network’s (GLIN) link
to various e-mail lists has one of particular interest – “Pollution
Prevention Resource Exchange” – which is a material
network of regional centers dedicated to improving the dissemination
of pollution prevention information for the service provider community.
GLIN lists more than a
dozen list servers for the p2 community, including the very popular “p2 Tech Discussion List”.
www.canadianenvironmental.com
• Provides a user-friendly and comprehensive forum for professionals
who manage environmental issues related to industry to network,
develop solutions, and access environemtal information and resources.
Various topics are listed on site, including an Environmental Marketplace
listing of over 1500 companies.
www.pollutionwatch.org
• Canadian site that lists the largest polluters by air, water
and land. Enter your postal code and see who are the largest polluters
in your area.
www.scorecard.org
• U.S. site that lists the areas with the biggest health risks
from hazardous pollutants. Enter your zip code and see who are the
largest polluters in the area.
www.epa.gov/enviro/html/emci/chemref/
• EPA Envirofacts Master Chemical Integrator (EMCI). Link
to a listing of chemicals that are monitored by EPA’s Major
Program Systms: Air (AFS), Water (PCS), Hazardous Waste (RCRIS),
Superfund (CERCLIS), and Toxic Release Inventory (TRIS).
www.epa.gov/iris/
• EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). A searchable
data base (by chemical name) of human health effects that may result
from exposure to various substances found in the environment.
www.pbtprofiler.net
• Searchable data base identifying materials that have the
potential to display Persistence, Bioaccumulation and Toxicity Characteristics.
www.zerowaste.org
• Provides support to organizations in the creation of a more
sustainable future for the organization given their objectives and
priorities.
www.greenblue.org
• Provides support to organizations for sustainable thinking
and design, to act as a catalyst to transform the making of things
for the safety of people and the environment.
www.naturalstep.org
• Provides a visionary blueprint for a sustainable world.
Addresses upstream areas, which is at the source, and turn this
into opportunities for innovation.
www.nrtee-trnee.ca
• National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy
is an independent, Canadian, advisory body that provides decision
makers, opinion leaders and the Canadian public with advice and
recommendations for promoting sustainable development.
www.epa.gov.oppad001/chemregindex.htm
• Provides a listing of EPA's registered antimicrobial products. Lists
are organized alphabetically by product names and by numerical order
of their EPA Registration Number.
www.greenlodgingnews.com
• Green Lodging News is the lodging industry's only online publication that consistenty covers environment-related news and trends on a daily basis. Topic areas include: cleaning & maintenance, lighting, energy management, waste management, air quality and more. The Green Lodging News e-newsletter is published each Monday.
www.ashkingroup.com
• An information packed site filled with articles, PowerPoint Presentations, frequently asked questions, etc. Information is divided into user categories such as facility owners & managers, school administrators, health care administrators, cleaning professionals, architects, etc.
www.usgbc.org
• U.S. Green Building Council works to promote buildings that
are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to
live and work.
www.usgbc.org/leed/leed_main.asp
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental design is a voluntary
green building rating system.
www.newdream.org
• The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans reassume
responsibility to protect the environment, enhance quality of life
and promote social justice.
www.epa.gov/epp/pubs/clean/cleaning.htm
• US EPA guide. Reviews items such as: why green, magnitude of potential exposure, benefits of buying green, guiding principles, what you can do, what is green/green product content, the EPA's Purchasing Tool Suite, and much more.
www.green.alltop.com
• All Top collects stories from ‘all the top’ sites and groups them into aggregations into individual Alltop sites based on topics.
www.housekeepingchannel.com
• A comprehensive resource for better, faster, healthier household cleaning and housekeeping. Exists to help clean, protect and enhance the home environment using proven processes and practices from cleaning experts, professional cleaning services, environmental service professionals, and organizational and time-management consultants.
www.webteam.nbc.gov/green/sustain/final2.html
• U.S. Department of Interior’s “Greening the
Janitorial Business”.
www.informinc.org
• Web site of a national, non-profit, 30-year old independent research organization that helps government, businesses, community groups, educational institutions, and environmental leaders to reduce pollution and waste, promote sustainable product designs, and convert to cleaner-fueled transportation.
www.healthybuilding.net
• A national network of green building professionals, environmental and health activists, and others who are interested in promoting healthier building materials as a means of improving public health and preserving the global environment.
www.mass.gov/epp
• Massachusetts Environmentally Preferable Products Procurement Program.
www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/files/home/cleaners/index2.html
• Website dealing with household cleaners, including risks to children. Also are links to other sites.
www.womenandenvironment.org
• Women's voices for the environment. Working to create an ecological sustainable and socially just society since 1995. Report - What's Under Your Sink - deals with household cleaning products that are not safe.
www.lesstoxicguide.ca
• The Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia. Provides information for chemical hazards as it relates to baby care, personal products, consumer products, and more.
www.greenatworkmag.com
• A resource that uncovers the practicality of the 'green"
movement in business. From sustainable building to environmentally
friendly products, readers can tap into the latest research and
harness the emerging trends.
www.climatecrisis.net
• Based on the movie “An Inconvenient Truth”, provides info on the science of global warming, taking action, news and blogs, plus more. “An Inconvenient Truth” is a riveting documentary that weaves the science of global warming with Al Gore’s history of communicating the need to reverse the effects of global climate change.
www.ec.gc.ca/cppic
• Canadian pollution prevention information cleaning house.
fhio.gc.ca/green_procurement/greener_procurement_e.htm
• Towards Greener Government Procurement: An Environment Case
Study.
www.ns.ec.gc.ca/epb/pollprev/wm_factsheets/purchase.html
• Environment Canada: Environmentally friendly purchasing
policies.
www.epa.gov/opptintr/epp/pilot/13101%20goals.htm
• U.S. EPA’s Environmental Preferable Purchasing Goals
for 2005 & 2010.
www.interior.gov/greening/sustain/clean.html
• US Department of Interior’s website featuring reports and articles on many subjects. Includes a link to “Green Janitorial Operations” which deals with adding environmental performance into your cleaning operations, and “Guidance and Training on Greening Your Janitorial Business”.
www.epa.gov/opptintr/epp
• From this site, maps will provide links to various topics regarding environmentally preferable purchasing.
www.ccme.ca
• Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment. An intergovernmental forum for discussion and joint action on environmental issues of national and international concern.
www.westp2net.org/janitorial/jp4.htm
• Janitorial Products Pollution Prevention Project. Commentaries, fact sheets,
etc. regarding environmental, health and safety issues.
www.worldgbc.org
• World Green Building Council’s site designed to be a global portal for the dissemination of green building news, in addition to being a source of sustainability data and opinions about green building practices and developments worldwide.
www.globalgreen.org
• Works with governments, industry and individuals to create a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future. Addresses 3 great challenges facing humanity: climate change, weapons of mass destruction, and the need for clean water.
www.greenhotels.com
• Provides information on applying green processes to the hospitality industry.
www.dinegreen.com
• Provides information on the Green Restaurant Association’s certification program, services and publications.
www.greenmatrix.net
• Provides forums on specific design strategies to increase dialogue about and dedication to sustainable design. Created to assist architects, engineers and designers in making sustainable product decisions.
www.zerowaste.org
• A non-profit partnership of universities, government, business and other organizations working to develop zero waste strategies.
www.solutions.ca/greenprocurementonline
• An online course designed to increase your awareness of why and how to buy green. It is intended for anyone who makes purchases of products and/or services, so that means just about everyone can learn from this course.
www.zerofootprint.net
• Works to link millions of people from across the globe who wishes to reduce their environmental impact.
www.issa.com/greenprocure
• ISSA's 'Guide to Green Cleaning Procurement Policies Across the US'. A valuable resource that covers more than 20 state and local jurisdictions that have established green purchasing policies in once form or another as well as six federal programs and initiatives designed to broadly promote green cleaning products and practices.
www.issa.com/leedeb
• ISSA's 'Cleaning and Maintenance and LEED-EB: What's the Connections?' explains the significant role that green cleaning and maintenance activities play in achieving LEED-EB certification.
www.issa.com/ecosmart
• ISSA's resource provides an insightful analysis of the chemical, paper, equipment and training costs associated with green cleaning.
www.greenerfacilities.org
• Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments. A group of international building industry manufacturers.
www.premierinc.com/epp
• Premier Purchasing Group’s web site info on EPP. Has many resources and offers many helpful links.
EPP FOR HEALTHCARE:
www.sustainablehospitals.org
www.c2p2online.com
www.h2e-online.org
www.greenhealth.com
www.noharm.org
www.noharm.org/library/search.cfm
• Cleaning Chemical Use in Hospitals Fact Sheet dealing with
issues such as indoor air quality, disinfectants, strippers, scented
chemicals, etc.; as well as provides various resources and references
for additional information.
www.greenhealthcare.ca
• The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care is a group of members concerned with and dedicated to minimizing the adverse environmental and human health impact of Canada 's health care system. In their "Resources" section, reports case studies and other helpful green health care documents can be viewed and downloaded.
www.premierinc.com/safety/
• Provides safety resources and tools to promote a safe healthcare delivery environment for patients, workers, and their communities. Includes a Green Newsletter.
www.anapsid.org/tooclean.html
• A review that the overuse of antibacterial cleaners may
lead to resistant bugs and weak immune systems.
www.hcwh.org
• Health Care Without Harm Organization offers a free Going Green Resource Kit and other information for health care facilities.
EPP FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES:
www.newdream.org/cleanschools
• Provides various links, including a section on ‘Learn why safer cleaners are important to your school’, ‘List of safer cleaners’, ‘Testimonials from Schools Using Safer Cleaners’, ‘Find Resources on Safer Cleaning Products’ and the Registration for a Sweepstakes for a school to win $5,000!
www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/symposium_materials/
• provides an index for various studies and reports dealing
with the subject of indoor air quality including its affects on
the performance of students. Review the two 'operations and maintenance
reports by the Ashkin Group and by the Meyers Group.
http://www.healthyschools.org
• Is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated the assuring every child and school employee an environmentally safe and healthy school through research, information and referral, advocacy and coalition building. Provides reports on various topics including ‘School buildings Affects Tests, Attendance, Suspensions’ and a ‘Guide to Green Cleaning’.
http://leas.ca/Toxins-Free-Schools.htm
• Provides a brief and general review of various toxins found in schools, their sources, and their effects.
www.greenflagschools.org
• Is a project of the Child Proofing Our Communities Campaign. Helps to make schools healthy and safe through investigation, education, innovation and action.
www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/asthma/eat-cumcm.htm
• Informative site on indoor air quality, mold and Green issues in schools.
www.healthyschools.com
• Provides information on Green school programs.
www.buildgreenschools.org
• Site of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) that is geared towards students, parents, teachers, school administrators, elected officials and community members. Provides facts on the benefits of green schools.
www.masscosh.org
• Brings together workers, unions, community groups and health, safety and environmental activists to organize and advocate for safe, secure jobs and healthy communities. There are tabs to Green Cleaners, Safe Alternatives, etc.
www.healthyschoolscampaign.org
• The Illinois Healthy Schools Campaign is a broad based coalition,
which advocates for policies that make schools nvironments healthy
places to learn and work. The site at “/ABC.pdf” has
a detailed report/presentation for creating safe learning zones “HEALTHYSCHOOLSCOMPAIGN.ORG/ABC.pdf”.
www.chps.net
• The Collaborative for High Performance Schools deals with the opportunities to improve the learning environment while saving energy, resources and money. Has a section on Training Resources, and Publications & Resources.
www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/tfs/guidtoc.html
• Lists
tools for improving indoor air quality in schools.
www.asumag.com/ar/university_blueprint_iaq/
• Provides
a blueprint for improving indoor air quality in educational facilities.
www.aerias.org/school_indications.htm
• Provides
a list of indications of indoor air quality problems in educational
facilities.
www.cleaningchemicals.dupont.ca/ArticleServlet_TYPE=3.html
• Provides
various articles relating to chemicals and safety, including: toxins
affecting children, endocrine disrupters, etc.
www.informationengineer.net/kids/iaq.htm
• A
short report focussing on indoor air quality issues in educational
facilities, and what teachers should know and what teachers should
do.
www.lungusa.org/air/air00_iaqbasics.html
• Reviews
the basics of indoor air quality for schools: why is it important,
understanding IAQ problems and solutions, sources of IAQ solutions,
etc.
www.envirocitizen.org/cgv/blueprint/index.html
• Website of Enviro Citizen – The Center for Environmental Citizenship. Provides a blueprint for a ‘Green’ Campus, a project of the Heinze Foundation.
www.brown.edu/Departments/Brown_Is_Green
• Site of Brown University. Provides a listing of initiatives reports and articles regarding the ‘Greening’ of the University.
www.lib.msu.edu/link/envirostudies/enved.htm
• Provides over 70 links to sites for Environmental Education and Campus ‘Greening’.
www.fgcu.edu/greenbuilding/index.html
• Florida Gulf Coast University demonstrates and educates the 7 key concepts of ‘Green’ Buildings.
www.megreencampus.com
• Green Campus Consortium of Maine that brings ideas about environmental sustainability to Maine’s campuses.
www.greencampus.harvard.edu
• Harvard University’s site that provides information regarding their ‘Green’ Campus initiatives.
www.middlebury.edu/~enviroc/content.html
• Middlebury College’s report on their “Pathways to a ‘Greener’ Campus”.
www.njheps.org/index.html
• New Jersey’s Higher Education Partnership for Sustainability. Helps connect people to a community of knowledgeable and concerned individuals with respect to sustainability and higher education.
www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENVI/GreenAll.html
• Library site of Berkeley University that lists many ‘Green’ Design/Sustainable Architecture Resources.
http://ecenter.colorado.edu/greening_cu/2000
• Provides the Environmental Action Plan for the University of Colorado at Boulder.
http://depts.washington.edu/fsesweb/fdi/fdi.html
• University of Washington, Engineering Services, Facility Design Information Manual (2003). A very comprehensive collection of articles and modules dealing with all aspects of building and campus design and operations.
http://www.ulsf.org
• An Association of University leaders for a Sustainable Future. Assists colleges and universities in making sustainability an integral part of curriculum, research, operations and outreach.
http://www.ceeonline.org/
The Center For Environmental Education, an international resource center and clearing house for environmental education. Has items such as ‘Blueprint for a Green School’, ‘Demonstration Schools’, and more.
www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html
• Lists
sources of indoor air pollution as well as related sites.
enviro1.blr.com/topic.cfm/topic/158/state/155?source=miq&effort=377&OVRAW=Ch
emicals%2BIAQ&OVKEY=chemical&OVMTC=phrase
• Deals
with a wide variety of US Environmental Compliance topics as produced
by Business & Legal Reports.
www.nsc.org/ehc/indoor/factshet.htm
• Provides
fact sheets on a variety of topics including sick building syndrome,
asthma, etc.
www.moldrepair.net/?OVRAW=Chemicals%2BIAQ&OVKEY=iaq&OVMTC=phrase
• National
Indoor Air Quality Institute report on IAQ and mold related health
issues.
web.mit.edu/bt/www/
• Current
research on indoor air quality, building material emissions, facility
ventilation, and sustainable building design.
www.healthyindoors.com
• A site to facilitate multi-sectoral collaboration and partnerships to create and maintain healthier indoor environments in Canada.
www.leas.ca
• The Labour Environmental Alliance Society is a group of
labour and environmental activities committed to protecting worker's
rights to having healthy and safe jobs, and to protecting and restoring
environmental health of our communities and planet. Once here be
sure to review an article by clicking this address: www.leas.ca/pdf/Toxins%20Guide.pdf
www.issa.com/osha
• Dedicated to the protection of the health and safety of workers in the cleaning industry. Offers five topic pages focusing on : Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens; Cleaning Chemicals in the Workplace (Hazard Communication); Injury & Illness Recordkeeping; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); and Slips, Trips and Falls in the Workplace.
www.pbs.org/tradesecrets/program/program.html
• Provides
a report dealing with the investigation of the history of the chemical
revolution and the companies that drove it – and how they
worked to withhold critical information about health risks from
workers, the government and the public. There is also a section
that deals with why children are at a greater risk.
www.loka.org
• The LOKA Institute is a non-profit research and advocacy
organization concerned with the social, political and environmental
repercussions of research, service and technology. The site lists
various news articles including “Chemical Threats to Kids”.
www.environmentaldefense.org
• Environmental Defense is a leading non-profit organization
representing more than 300,000 members. Since 1967, they have linked
service, economics and law to create innovative, equitable and cost
effective solutions to society’s most urgent environmental
problems. The site has various articles including: “PBS Report
on Chemicals and Kids” at www.environmentaldefense.org/print_article.cfm?contentID=2005&displaymod
e=print.
www.ctaz.com/~bhima/
• Site provides a wide variety of information concerning Multiple
Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) or Environmental Illness (EI).
www.allallergy.net/articles/index.cfm/cdeoc/
• CG Allergy Resources International site that deals with
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and provides a listing of various
resources for further research.
www.acoem.org/guidelines/article.asp?ID=46
• American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
www.stenulson.net/althealth/mcs1.htm
• Provides excerpts from Hulda Clark's book "The Cure
For All Diseases" dealing with Environmental Illnesses (EI)
and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS).
www.ccohs.ca
• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety. Promotes
a safe and healthy working environment by providing information
and advice about occupational health & safety.
www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
• National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (US).
Provides national and world leadership to prevent work-related illnesses
and injuries, including a section on chemical safety.
www.cdc.gov/
• US Centers for Disease Control. The lead federal agency
for protecting the health and safety of people, including disease
prevention and control, environmental health, and healthy promotion
and education.
www.nih.gov
• National Institute of Health.
www.who.int
• World Health Organization.
www.osha.gov
• US Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
www.atsdr.cdc.gov/atsdrhome.html
• Hazardous
chemicals which companies have voluntarily reduced or eliminated.
www.massnurses.org/health/articles.htm
• Site addressing important nursing issues relating to occupational
asthma.
www.state.ma.us/dph/bhsre/ohsp/sensor/mts498.pdf
• SENSOR occupational Lung Disease Bulletin dealing with examples
of cleaning chemicals contributing to asthma.
www.massnurses.org/health/articles.htm
• Site addressing important nursing issues relating to chemical
exposure.
www.hse.gov.uk/index.htm
• Health and Safety Executive website focussing on reducing
risks and protecting people. Includes:
www.hse.gov.uk/press/2003/e03205.htm
which deals with information on reducing harmful chemicals in the
hospitality industry.
www.iapa.ca
• The Industrial Accident Prevention Association, an internationally
recognized leader in workplace health and safety solutions. Offers
various products, services and a listing of various resources.
www.iapa.ca/about_iapa/about_iapa.asp?page=about_media.htm
• From this listing of archived articles and resources, Bill
C45, is listed in February 2004. This Bill is the most wide encompassing
occupational health law in Canada, and affects all workers, leaders,
supervisors and managers.
www.jancast.com
•
Hosted by The Bullen Companies. It has info for DSR's, facility service providers, in-house cleaning professionals, or just about anyone interested in a cleaner world. A variety of topics that can be downloaded as a PodCast with a length from 8 to 20 minutes.
www.alturasolutions.com
• Provides links to various industry press releases, articles, and small case studies.
www.delltech.com
• Provides expertise in regulatory compliance, product safety
evaluation and communications, analytical and performance testing
as well as product reformation for the manufacturers, distributors
and users of chemical products.
www.chemreg.com
• Regulatory and scientific consultants assisting chemical,
pesticide, biotech and life science companies.
www.HAZMAT.dot.gov/
• US Department of Transportation - Hazardous Materials. Provides
various information references regarding the safe
transportation of hazardous materials by air, rail, highway or water.
Topics include: regulations, got a question, training, etc.
www.chemalliance.org
• Regulatory information for the Chemical processing industry.
www.info-clean.com/ecosmart.html
• Developed by the industry's leading software designers and green cleaning experts to help you evaliate the impact green cleaning will have on your operations. Provides you the power to create an insightful analysis of chemicals, paper, equipment, and training costs associated with green cleaning. Also provides a list of other helpful sites and green resources.
www.issa.com
• The International Sanitary Supply Association.
www.issa.com/quickclips
• View the latest in a series of free online educational clips and product demos.
www.cssa.com
• The Canadian Sanitary Supply Association.
www.ciri-research.org
• The Cleaning Industry Research Institute was created to raise the awareness of the importance of cleaning through scientific research.
www.cleanhound.com
• The search engine for the cleaning industry. Geared specifically for the sanitary supply distributor, building service contractor and in-house cleaning professional. Designed to be an indispensable tool as users identify and purchase products.
www.facilitiesnet.com/solutions
• Maintenance Solutions magazine’s resource center. Easy to navigate. Each tab offers many pull-down menu options for related articles. Tabs include: Green, VAC/IAQ, Energy, Interiors, Exteriors, and much more. For Green, the site lists related articles, blogs, sites, and more.
www.cleanlink.com
• An information resource of Contracting Profile, Housekeeping
Solutions, and Maintenance Solutions magazines. Be sure to check
out www.cleanlink.com/articlesbycategory
for a fast and easy way to find information you need from articles
dated 2001 to the present.
www.cmmonline.com
• An information resource of Cleaning Management & Maintenance
magazine.
www.cmdistribution.com
• An industry magazine, Cleaning & Maintenance Distribution,
resource center.
www.cleanfax.com
• A carpet cleaning magazine’s resource center.
www.cleanprosonline.com
• Provides various Technical Tips and Bulletins for Carpet Care.
www.cm-i-focus.com
• Provides links to various Technical Tips and Bulletins on Carpet Care; Hard Floor Care; and Productivity.
www.greenmatrix.net
• Provides forums on specific design strategies to increase dialogue about and dedication to sustainable design. Created to assist architects, engineers and designers in making sustainable product decisions.
www.howtocleananything.com
• An easy to navigate site providing specific cleaning tips.
The main sections are: house interior, house exterior, pets,
auto, stains, recreation. Each of these main sections are divided
into specific cleaning challenges.
www.iicrc.org
• Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification.
A non profit certifying body representing over 3300 firms,
27,590 technicians in 11 countries.
www.ieha.org
• International Executive Housekeepers Association. Professional
and educational organization for individuals involved in or directly affiliated with the various facilities management and allied
professionals, serving approximately 6000 members in the public
and private sectors.
www.ifma.org
• International Facility Management Association.
www.carpet-rug.com
• Carpet & Rug Institute. Topics include: choosing carpets
and rugs, clearing the air, selecting carpet cleaning professionals,
etc.
www.bscai.org/index.html
• Provides information for Building Service Contractors -
education, certification, information on related government issues,
etc.
www.boma.org
• Building Owners and Managers Association
www.osha.gov
• U.S. Department of Labour, Occupational Safety & Health
Agency.
www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardcommunications/index.html
• Part of the OSHA site, this area deals with hazardous chemical
products and the hazard communication, including hazard determination,
HAZCOM Program, labels, MSDS's, employee training, compliance and
more.
www.epa.gov/dfe
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Design for the Environment.
www.ec.gc.ca
• Government of Canada, Department of Environment.
www.fda.gov
• Food and Drug Administration has jurisdiction over food
products not within the scope of the USDA. Obtain updated info on
food safety initiatives. Also access info related to the regulation
of certain disinfectants considered to be 'medical devices'.
www.fsis.usda.gov/
• Ask a food safety question. Watch a public service announcement.
www.epa.gov/pesticides/
• Provides access to pesticide regulations, laws and policies.
www.epa.gov/docs/PR_Notices
• Provides a direct link to the EPA's Pesticide Regulation
Notices.
www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulating/labels/label_review.htm
• Provides comprehensive information about labeling for pesticide products, including products registered with EPA as disinfectants and sanitizers. Includes the Label Review Manual, Pesticide Registration Notices, and the Agency’s “Read the Label First” Program. Also featured is a section on Pesticide labeling Questions and Answers that addresses some of the more frequently encountered labeling issues.
www.chemicalsubstances.gc.ca
• Government of Canada web site with links to items such as chemical substances and your health, chemical substances and the environment, protecting children's health, and more.
www.pestlaw.com
• Provides up-to-date, full text regulatory info and other
resources of interest to registrants of pesticide products including
antimicrobials.
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pmra-arla/qcont-e.html
• Provides current info on Canadian pesticide regulations.
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/H-3/SOR-88-66/
• Outlines the regulations for providing the information on a MSDS.
www.gen.gr.jp
• The global eco-labelling network.
www.eco-label.org/good_ecolabel.cfm
• A consumers union’s “What Makes a Good Ecolabel”.
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