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.
"Green" Products Certification Programs:
www.greenseal.org
• U.S. Certification body for cleaning chemicals being safer for people and the environment.
www.terrachoice.com or www.environmentalchoice.com
• A Canadian Certification body for cleaning chemicals being safer for people and the environment.
www.carpet-rug.org
• CRI Green Label and Green Label Plus are Programs that tests carpet cleaning products (spotters, extraction, etc.), equipment (vacs, extractors, etc.), carpets, cushions, and adhesives to help users identify products with very low-VOC emissions, are effective, etc.
www.energystar.gov
• Products that have earned this logo have met strict energy-efficient guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. The Program helps users protect the environment by identifying energy-efficient products and practices.
www.fscus.org
• The Forest Stewardship Council’s certification (FSC Certified) indicates that the forests are managed and harvested responsibly, with the goal of preserving forests for the future generations.
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. Scientific Certification Systems provides certification, auditing and testing services, and standards. It has certified office furniture systems, seating, building materials, carpet/rugs, hard surface flooring, paints, finishes, wood products, cleaning products, and other things.
www.greenseal.org
• U.S. Certification body for cleaning chemicals being safer for people and the environment.
www.terrachoice.com or www.environmentalchoice.com
• A Canadian Certification body for cleaning chemicals being safer for people and the environment.
www.carpet-rug.org
• CRI Green Label and Green Label Plus are Programs that tests carpet cleaning products (spotters, extraction, etc.), equipment (vacs, extractors, etc.), carpets, cushions, and adhesives to help users identify products with very low-VOC emissions, are effective, etc.
www.energystar.gov
• Products that have earned this logo have met strict energy-efficient guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. The Program helps users protect the environment by identifying energy-efficient products and practices.
www.fscus.org
• The Forest Stewardship Council’s certification (FSC Certified) indicates that the forests are managed and harvested responsibly, with the goal of preserving forests for the future generations.
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. Scientific Certification Systems provides certification, auditing and testing services, and standards. It has certified office furniture systems, seating, building materials, carpet/rugs, hard surface flooring, paints, finishes, wood products, cleaning products, and other things.
Information Lists:
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.
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.
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.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 environmental 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.epa.gov/epahome/search.html
• Allows you to search the EPA website by words, phrases, etc.
http://chemfinder.camsoft.com
• A variety of databases used to search for the hazards of ingredients.
www.hazard.com/msds/
• Can provide toxicology reports by CAS number.
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.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.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.
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.
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.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 environmental 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.epa.gov/epahome/search.html
• Allows you to search the EPA website by words, phrases, etc.
http://chemfinder.camsoft.com
• A variety of databases used to search for the hazards of ingredients.
www.hazard.com/msds/
• Can provide toxicology reports by CAS number.
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.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.
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing:
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.thegbi.org
• Green Globe Design provides an assessment system for buildings in North America. Both a guide for integrating green design principles and an assessment protocol. Uses confidential questionnaires for each stage of project delivery, the program generates comprehensive online assessment and guidance reports.
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.
http://www.dallashomebuilders.org/green-builders-guide/
• A helpful site dealing with Green Building - the practice of creating and using more resource efficient types of renovation, operation, demolition, and maintenance. Includes links to other sites dealing with Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Environmentally Friendly Building Materials, Water Reduction, Indoor Air Quality, and Sustainable Development.
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.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.
greencleaning.ny.gov
• Massachusetts Environmentally Preferable Products Procurement Program.
www.mass.gov/epp
• NY State's Program on Green Cleaning. Has information on Benefits of Green Cleaning; Policies, Guidelines and Reports; Best Practices; FAQs; and much more.
http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/pre-2007/files/home/cleaners/kids.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.
http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/gfo/green.html
• US Department of Interior’s website featuring reports and articles on many subjects.
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.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.foodservicewarehouse.com
• The most complete resource for commercial kitchens looking to go Green. Includes an industry leading certification program, including educational resources, and modelled after and fulfilling credits for LEED certification.
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.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 one 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.
www.partselect.com
• Provides tips on how to be environmentally conscious with your household appliances. Includes info on EnergyStar, Saving Energy, Recycling Old Appliances, etc.
EPP For Healthcare:
www.sustainablehospitals.org
www.c2p2online.com
www.noharm.org
www.noharm.org
• 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:
http://www.newdream.org/work/school.php
• 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!
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://archfoundation.org/aaf/gsbd/index.htm
• 'Great Schools By Design' describes the program as a national initiative of the American Architectural Foundation that seeks to improve the quality of America's schools and the communities they serve by promoting collaboration, excellence and innovation in school design. Design institute reports and videos can be found.
http://edfacilities.org/index.cfm
• Provides a comprehensive compilation of documents on planning, designing, funding, building, improving and maintaining safe, healthy, and high-performance schools.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energysmartschools/maintain.html
• Provides comprehensive strategies for saving energy in schools. Also provides a guide for operations and maintenance of school systems that takes into account not only energy savings but also maintaining adequate environmental quality in the schools.
www.eli.org/Program_Areas/healthy_schools
• The Environmental Law Institute has tracked green school construction mandates and incentives since 2003 when it published "Building Healthy, High Performance Schools: A Review of Selected State and Local Initiatives".
www.chej.org
• The Center for Health and Environmental Justice is a pre-eminent environmental justice/advocacy organization that has assisted many community groups with critical environmental exposures that threaten the communities health. The center has helped communities with issues concerning where schools are located, including those placed near major polluters and toxic waste dumps. CHEJ has taken up other school issues including air quality and sustainability.
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.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 environments healthy places to learn and work. The site has a detailed report/presentation for creating safe learning zones “http://www.ecologo.org/common/assets/medias/coverages/20105261529220a.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
• 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.
http://www.toxicmold.org/documents/0337.pdf
• 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/
• Reviews the basics of indoor air quality for schools: why is it important, understanding IAQ problems and solutions, sources of IAQ solutions, etc.
http://www.fs.utoronto.ca/caretaking/green.htm
• University of Toronto’s overview of their Green Cleaning Program. Includes info on cleaning chemicals and dilution control, floor care, wipers/dusters, vacuums and carpet care, entrance matting, paper products, plastic bags, and more.
http://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.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/campus-environmental-policies
• Provides the Environmental Campus Policy for the University of Colorado at Boulder.
https://www.washington.edu/facilities/engr/fsdg.php
• University of Washington, Engineering Services, Facility Design Information Manual. 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.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.thegbi.org
• Green Globe Design provides an assessment system for buildings in North America. Both a guide for integrating green design principles and an assessment protocol. Uses confidential questionnaires for each stage of project delivery, the program generates comprehensive online assessment and guidance reports.
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.
http://www.dallashomebuilders.org/green-builders-guide/
• A helpful site dealing with Green Building - the practice of creating and using more resource efficient types of renovation, operation, demolition, and maintenance. Includes links to other sites dealing with Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Environmentally Friendly Building Materials, Water Reduction, Indoor Air Quality, and Sustainable Development.
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.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.
greencleaning.ny.gov
• Massachusetts Environmentally Preferable Products Procurement Program.
www.mass.gov/epp
• NY State's Program on Green Cleaning. Has information on Benefits of Green Cleaning; Policies, Guidelines and Reports; Best Practices; FAQs; and much more.
http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/pre-2007/files/home/cleaners/kids.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.
http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/gfo/green.html
• US Department of Interior’s website featuring reports and articles on many subjects.
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.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.foodservicewarehouse.com
• The most complete resource for commercial kitchens looking to go Green. Includes an industry leading certification program, including educational resources, and modelled after and fulfilling credits for LEED certification.
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.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 one 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.
www.partselect.com
• Provides tips on how to be environmentally conscious with your household appliances. Includes info on EnergyStar, Saving Energy, Recycling Old Appliances, etc.
EPP For Healthcare:
www.sustainablehospitals.org
www.c2p2online.com
www.noharm.org
www.noharm.org
• 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:
http://www.newdream.org/work/school.php
• 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!
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://archfoundation.org/aaf/gsbd/index.htm
• 'Great Schools By Design' describes the program as a national initiative of the American Architectural Foundation that seeks to improve the quality of America's schools and the communities they serve by promoting collaboration, excellence and innovation in school design. Design institute reports and videos can be found.
http://edfacilities.org/index.cfm
• Provides a comprehensive compilation of documents on planning, designing, funding, building, improving and maintaining safe, healthy, and high-performance schools.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energysmartschools/maintain.html
• Provides comprehensive strategies for saving energy in schools. Also provides a guide for operations and maintenance of school systems that takes into account not only energy savings but also maintaining adequate environmental quality in the schools.
www.eli.org/Program_Areas/healthy_schools
• The Environmental Law Institute has tracked green school construction mandates and incentives since 2003 when it published "Building Healthy, High Performance Schools: A Review of Selected State and Local Initiatives".
www.chej.org
• The Center for Health and Environmental Justice is a pre-eminent environmental justice/advocacy organization that has assisted many community groups with critical environmental exposures that threaten the communities health. The center has helped communities with issues concerning where schools are located, including those placed near major polluters and toxic waste dumps. CHEJ has taken up other school issues including air quality and sustainability.
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.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 environments healthy places to learn and work. The site has a detailed report/presentation for creating safe learning zones “http://www.ecologo.org/common/assets/medias/coverages/20105261529220a.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
• 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.
http://www.toxicmold.org/documents/0337.pdf
• 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/
• Reviews the basics of indoor air quality for schools: why is it important, understanding IAQ problems and solutions, sources of IAQ solutions, etc.
http://www.fs.utoronto.ca/caretaking/green.htm
• University of Toronto’s overview of their Green Cleaning Program. Includes info on cleaning chemicals and dilution control, floor care, wipers/dusters, vacuums and carpet care, entrance matting, paper products, plastic bags, and more.
http://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.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/campus-environmental-policies
• Provides the Environmental Campus Policy for the University of Colorado at Boulder.
https://www.washington.edu/facilities/engr/fsdg.php
• University of Washington, Engineering Services, Facility Design Information Manual. 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.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ):
www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html
• Lists sources of indoor air pollution as well as related sites.
http://enviro.blr.com/
• Deals with a wide variety of US Environmental Compliance topics as produced by Business & Legal Reports.
http://www.nsc.org/Pages/Home.aspx
• Provides information 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.
Indoor Air Quality Glossary of Terms
• Indoor air quality glossary of terms from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Overview of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Energy, Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory Scientific Findings Resource
Indoor Air Quality Scientific Findings Resource Bank
• Indoor Air Quality Scientific Findings Resource Bank from Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory
State of the Air: 2010 Report
• Identifies IAQ Issues by states by the American Lung association
Air Pollution and Respiratory Health
• National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dealing with air pollution and respiratory health
Air Pollution and Health Risk
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency site - Technology Transfer Network; Air Toxins
Indoor Air Quality Publications
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission providiing a listing of IAQ publications
Safety and Health Topics: Indoor Air Quality
• Occupational Safet and Health Administration listing a variety of safety and health topics for home, workers, regulations, data and statistics and more
http://www.iaqscience.lbl.gov/vent-summary.html
• Impacts of Building Ventilation on Health and Performance by Lawrence Berkely Laboratory
http://www.iaqscience.lbl.gov/dampness-summary.html
• Indoor Dampness, Biological Contaminants and Health by Lawrence Berkely Laboratory
http://www.iaqscience.lbl.gov/performance-summary.html
• Impacts of Indoor Environments on Human Performance and Productivity by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.iaqsymposium.com/
• Annual Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposia by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2003/maintenance/chapter4.asp#21
• Indoor Air Quality by the National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/
• Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/toolkit.html
• Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools kit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.lungusa.org/healthy-air/school/
• Healthy Air at School by the American Lung Association
http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/IAQ-Cleaning-Boosts-Student-Health-And-Productivity--12110
• IAQ: Cleaning Boosts Student Health and Productivity by Housekeeping Solutions
http://www.maine.gov/dep/oc/safechem/meetings/
• The Impacts of Cleaning on Indoor Air Quality, an article from Services Magazine
http://www.cleanlink.com/cp/article/Improving-IAQ-Takes-Education-And-Investment--7279
• Improving IAQ takes Education and Investment by Contracting Proficts
http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/IAQ-Greening-Your-Cleaning--8586
• Greening Your Cleaning, an article by Housekeeping Solutions, also deals with IAQ
http://www.alturasolutions.com/CMMGreenMoreThanCleaning.pdf
• Green beyond Cleaning, Cleaning and Maintenance Magazine article dealing with IAQ
http://lhonline.com/green/housekeeping/green_behind_scenes_0315/
• Green behind the Scene, a Lodging Hospitality article dealing with IAQ
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/baqtoc.html
• Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/base/index.html
• Building Assessment, Survey and Evaluation Study (BASE) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/index.html
• Indoor Air Quality in Large Buildings from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://bt.mit.edu/
• Current Research into IAQ Issues in Commercial Buildings from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
www.epa.gov/iaq/voc.html
• Lists sources of indoor air pollution as well as related sites.
http://enviro.blr.com/
• Deals with a wide variety of US Environmental Compliance topics as produced by Business & Legal Reports.
http://www.nsc.org/Pages/Home.aspx
• Provides information 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.
Indoor Air Quality Glossary of Terms
• Indoor air quality glossary of terms from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Overview of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Energy, Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory Scientific Findings Resource
Indoor Air Quality Scientific Findings Resource Bank
• Indoor Air Quality Scientific Findings Resource Bank from Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory
State of the Air: 2010 Report
• Identifies IAQ Issues by states by the American Lung association
Air Pollution and Respiratory Health
• National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dealing with air pollution and respiratory health
Air Pollution and Health Risk
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency site - Technology Transfer Network; Air Toxins
Indoor Air Quality Publications
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission providiing a listing of IAQ publications
Safety and Health Topics: Indoor Air Quality
• Occupational Safet and Health Administration listing a variety of safety and health topics for home, workers, regulations, data and statistics and more
http://www.iaqscience.lbl.gov/vent-summary.html
• Impacts of Building Ventilation on Health and Performance by Lawrence Berkely Laboratory
http://www.iaqscience.lbl.gov/dampness-summary.html
• Indoor Dampness, Biological Contaminants and Health by Lawrence Berkely Laboratory
http://www.iaqscience.lbl.gov/performance-summary.html
• Impacts of Indoor Environments on Human Performance and Productivity by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.iaqsymposium.com/
• Annual Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposia by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2003/maintenance/chapter4.asp#21
• Indoor Air Quality by the National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/
• Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/toolkit.html
• Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools kit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.lungusa.org/healthy-air/school/
• Healthy Air at School by the American Lung Association
http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/IAQ-Cleaning-Boosts-Student-Health-And-Productivity--12110
• IAQ: Cleaning Boosts Student Health and Productivity by Housekeeping Solutions
http://www.maine.gov/dep/oc/safechem/meetings/
• The Impacts of Cleaning on Indoor Air Quality, an article from Services Magazine
http://www.cleanlink.com/cp/article/Improving-IAQ-Takes-Education-And-Investment--7279
• Improving IAQ takes Education and Investment by Contracting Proficts
http://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/IAQ-Greening-Your-Cleaning--8586
• Greening Your Cleaning, an article by Housekeeping Solutions, also deals with IAQ
http://www.alturasolutions.com/CMMGreenMoreThanCleaning.pdf
• Green beyond Cleaning, Cleaning and Maintenance Magazine article dealing with IAQ
http://lhonline.com/green/housekeeping/green_behind_scenes_0315/
• Green behind the Scene, a Lodging Hospitality article dealing with IAQ
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/baqtoc.html
• Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/base/index.html
• Building Assessment, Survey and Evaluation Study (BASE) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/index.html
• Indoor Air Quality in Large Buildings from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://bt.mit.edu/
• Current Research into IAQ Issues in Commercial Buildings from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupational Health:
http://www.toxicfreecanada.ca/
• Toxic Free Canada is the new voice of the Labour Environmental Alliance Society, which 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: http://www.toxicfreecanada.ca/pdf/Cleaners_Toxins_Guide_2009.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&displaymode=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
• 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.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/
• 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
• 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.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.safetyworld.com
• A leading provider of materials designedto reduce injuries and the costs, both human and financial, of injuries in the workplace..
http://www.safetyworld.com/sat_pages.cfm?n=5
• A link to valuable safety information.
www.ecn.purdue.edu/CMTI/
• Purdue University's 'Clean Manufacturer Technology Institute'. A resource for a variety of topics.
http://ccshost08.cs.uguelph.ca/cntc/
• The Canadian Network of Toxicity Center provides a variety of topics/links.
http://www.toxicfreecanada.ca/
• Toxic Free Canada is the new voice of the Labour Environmental Alliance Society, which 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: http://www.toxicfreecanada.ca/pdf/Cleaners_Toxins_Guide_2009.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&displaymode=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
• 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.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/
• 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
• 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.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.safetyworld.com
• A leading provider of materials designedto reduce injuries and the costs, both human and financial, of injuries in the workplace..
http://www.safetyworld.com/sat_pages.cfm?n=5
• A link to valuable safety information.
www.ecn.purdue.edu/CMTI/
• Purdue University's 'Clean Manufacturer Technology Institute'. A resource for a variety of topics.
http://ccshost08.cs.uguelph.ca/cntc/
• The Canadian Network of Toxicity Center provides a variety of topics/links.
Janitorial/Sanitation Industry Sites:
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.
http://phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/
• 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 evaluate 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.
www.cmmonline.com
• An information resource of Cleaning Management & Maintenance magazine.
http://www.cmmonline.com/index.asp
• 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.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.
http://www.bscai.org/home/default.asp
• Provides information for Building Service Contractors - education, certification, information on related government issues, etc.
www.boma.org
• Building Owners and Managers Association
www.ansi.org
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
www.ashe.org
• American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)
www.ashes.org
• American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES)
www.appa.org
• APPA
www.afe.org
• Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE)
www.carpet9.org
• Carpet and Fabricre Institute (CFI)
www.cleaninginstitute.com
• Cleaning and Restoration Institute
www.cleaningscience.org
• Cleaning Science Institute (CSI)
www.envirosense.org
• Envirosense Consortium
www.iaqa.org
• Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA)
www.iestandards.org
• Indoor Environmental Standards Organization
www.ikeca.org
• International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA)
www.lmcca.org
• Low Moisture Carpet Cleaners Association (LMCCA)
www.pcuca.org
• Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Association (PCUCA)
www.restorationalliances.com
• Restoration Alliances
www.restorationindustry.org
• Restoration Industry Association (RIA)
www.cleaning101.com
• Soap and Detergent Association (SDA)
www.scrt.org
• Society of Cleaning and Restoration Technicians (SCRT)
www.issa.com/tv
• More than 150 free educational videos from ISSA.
www.issa.com/bookstore
• Find the right training tools at ISSA's Bookstore.
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.
http://phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/
• 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 evaluate 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.
www.cmmonline.com
• An information resource of Cleaning Management & Maintenance magazine.
http://www.cmmonline.com/index.asp
• 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.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.
http://www.bscai.org/home/default.asp
• Provides information for Building Service Contractors - education, certification, information on related government issues, etc.
www.boma.org
• Building Owners and Managers Association
www.ansi.org
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
www.ashe.org
• American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)
www.ashes.org
• American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES)
www.appa.org
• APPA
www.afe.org
• Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE)
www.carpet9.org
• Carpet and Fabricre Institute (CFI)
www.cleaninginstitute.com
• Cleaning and Restoration Institute
www.cleaningscience.org
• Cleaning Science Institute (CSI)
www.envirosense.org
• Envirosense Consortium
www.iaqa.org
• Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA)
www.iestandards.org
• Indoor Environmental Standards Organization
www.ikeca.org
• International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA)
www.lmcca.org
• Low Moisture Carpet Cleaners Association (LMCCA)
www.pcuca.org
• Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Association (PCUCA)
www.restorationalliances.com
• Restoration Alliances
www.restorationindustry.org
• Restoration Industry Association (RIA)
www.cleaning101.com
• Soap and Detergent Association (SDA)
www.scrt.org
• Society of Cleaning and Restoration Technicians (SCRT)
www.issa.com/tv
• More than 150 free educational videos from ISSA.
www.issa.com/bookstore
• Find the right training tools at ISSA's Bookstore.
Government Bodies:
www.osha.gov
• U.S. Department of Labour, Occupational Safety & Health Agency.
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=standards&p_id=10099
• 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.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.osha.gov
• U.S. Department of Labour, Occupational Safety & Health Agency.
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=standards&p_id=10099
• 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.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.
Miscellaneous:
www.humanresourcesdegree.com
• A resource to assist students who are interested in learning about their educational options with Human Resource degrees and programs. Provides a list of all accredited human resources degree colleges and universities on the web. Also invites questions.
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”.
www.humanresourcesdegree.com
• A resource to assist students who are interested in learning about their educational options with Human Resource degrees and programs. Provides a list of all accredited human resources degree colleges and universities on the web. Also invites questions.
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”.