Rainforest Action Network

North American Association for Environmental Education

Earth & Sky - A daily, science radio show that you can read or listen to live on the Web! Each program is a snapshot of current scientific knowledge, progress and questions. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation.

Environment Protection Department

ACCESS EPA: An Environmental Directory
This is a directory of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other public sector environmental information resources.

Envirofacts
A U.S. EPA relational database that integrates data from four major EPA program systems: permit compliance system (PCS), CERCLIS, TRIS, RCRIS.

EnviroSense
The U.S. EPA's pollution prevention forum for all levels of government, researchers, industry, and public interest groups. Includes Solvent Umbrella, a solvent alternative information guide, and ASK EPA, an interactive forum for P2 questions.

U.S. EPA Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Division
Information on energy efficiency and P2 programs (e.g., Green Lights and Energy Star programs); also contains information on Methane Outreach programs; fact sheets and publications listing are available.

U.S. EPA WWW Server
Contains basic information about the EPA, press releases, EPA Journal, a calender of events, etc.

U.S. EPA's Air Pollution Database--AIRS
Contains several databases with information about air pollution in the United States and various World Health Organization (WHO) member countries.

SAGE--Solvent Alternatives Guide (U.S. EPA)
Provides information on solvent and process alternatives for parts cleaning and degreasing. Includes a comprehensive listing of existing and new cleaning technologies, ideas for minimizing waste, listing of state technical assistance providers, and a process conversion checklist.

EPA Office of Air Pollution Prevention Programs (Green Star, etc)

National Pollution Prevention Center for Higher Education (NPPC)
Created by US EPA and based at the University of Michigan, NPPC collects, develops, and disseminates educational materials on pollution prevention. The target audience is primarily academia.

Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) - National Renewable Energy Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy
The AFDC collects operating information from vehicles (in programs sponsored by the Alternative Motor Fuels Act) running on alternative fuels, analyzes those data, and makes them available to the public. Data is also available for the Biofuels Information Center and the Clean Cities program.

Ames Laboratory Environmental Technology Development (ETD)
As part of the U.S. Department of Energy, Ames Laboratory ETD is developing technological solutions to the problems of contamination resulting from nuclear weapons production. Features of this site include a library and Internet "Green" Pages.

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)--Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network
Offers hundreds of pages of information from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. This online library of resources offers news and archives about conservation techniques and developments in the world of energy technology. A search engine is provided.

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM)
This DOE site features information and links to environmental management and pollution prevention at DOE. A direct link to pollution prevention information can be accessed with:

http://www.em.doe.gov/polprev.html

EPIC (Energy Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse)
The purpose of EPIC is to facilitate the exchange of U.S. DOE pollution prevention information between DOE sites, state and local governments, and private industries. It includes a file listing of DOE-specific P2 information and a calendar of upcoming DOE-sponsored conferences, meetings, and training events related to pollution prevention.

Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT) Home Page (U.S. Department of Energy)
OIT is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. It creates partnerships among industry, trade groups, government agencies, and other organizations to research, develop, and deliver advanced energy efficiency, renewable energy, and pollution prevention technologies for industrial customers.

Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT) Chemicals Industry Team
As part of OIT's Industries of the Future strategy, the Chemicals Industry Team was established as a partnership between OIT and the U.S. chemical industry to maximize economic, energy, and environmental benefits through research and development of innovative technologies.

U.S. Department of Energy's Technical Information Services (TIS)
The Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) Technical Information Services (TIS) is a computer-based information system designed for safety and health professionals. Several databases are on TIS including Safety Performance Measurement System (SPMS), OSHA standards, and ES&H technical publications.

Cornell University Archive of Federal Regulations

Internet Virtual Library - Environmental Law

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Provides basic information about the CFR along with an online service for searching the CFR. However, if you wish to use this for legal research, it is recommended that you verify your results with the printed Code of Federal Regulations.

Envirogate (Environmental Technology Gateway)
As part of the National Technology Transfer Center (NTTC) home page, Envirogate contains news, programs, technologies, and resources--including Web links to many other environmental sites.

Environmental Pollution and Control
A division of FedWorld, this site features links to various governmental agencies and laboratories.

Federal Register--Daily Table of Contents
The complete table of contents for the Federal Register.

Federal Register--EPA Environmental Subset
Contains the full-text of selected Federal Register documents that deal with the environment or environment-related issues.

FedWorld
A one-stop location for locating and ordering U.S. government information

Global Network for Environmental Technology
Provides information about the Clinton Administration's goal towards establishing a public-private partnership to advance the development and diffusion of environmental technologies.

National Technology Transfer Center (NTTC)
NTTC is the hub of a national network linking U.S. companies with federal laboratories to turn government research results into practical, commercially- relevant technology. Features include: gateways to federal laboratories and governmental agencies, and bulletin board services and databases relating to technology transfer.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program
Conducts research and development in the field of sustainable energy technology. Features descriptions and news about their programs; also contains search engines and databases.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Environmental Sciences Division (ESD)
A research laboratory which focuses on how the development and use of energy affect the environment. An online publications listing is available.

Sandia National Laboratory
Allows government, industry, and academia to access and exchange information on the latest developments in agile and advanced manufacturing. Companies and organizations already participating in the site include Honeywell, General Electric, and University of California-Berkeley.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Information about the Corps.

U.S. Geological Survey
USGS is the nation's largest earth-science research and information agency. Their Web site features fact sheets, information releases, publications listings, and data products.

California Environmental Resources Evaluation System

California State Government Bulletin Board Services

California EPA's P2 File Archives

Delaware Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Waste Management

Georgia DNR Technical Assistance Division

Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Pollution Prevention Assistance Division (P2AD)
Contains information about Georgia's non-regulatory P2 agency.

Illinois HWRIC

Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Office of the Commissioner, Pollution Prevention & Permit Assistance
Includes a P2 resources list.

North Carolina Office of Waste Reduction

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Ohio EPA Office of Pollution Prevention

Pennsylvania DEP -- P2 and Compliance Assistance

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

South Dakota Department of Environment & Natural Resources

Utah Department of Environmental Quality
Features information about Utah DEC; presently, this site has links to its Division of Air Quality and Air Monitoring Center.

Washington State Department of Ecology P2 Information

Australian Environment
A project of the Australian Department of the Environment, this site includes information on cleaner production and energy efficiency.

National Cleaner Production Database
Provides case study information on cleaner production measures used in a wide variety of industries in Austrialia. Database targets small to medium-sized businesses. Also see: http://kaos.erin.gov.au/human_env/industry/ACPD.html

Ecologica E-TIP Database

Canada

Environment Canada, Atlantic Region
Provides information on Canada's environmental policies and programs (including P2)

Environment Canada's P2 Home Page

United Nations

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UNEP coordinates environmental policies within the UN system and encourages environmental protection throughout the world. Includes information on sustainable resource management and environmental economics.

Center for Technology Transfer and Pollution Prevention (CT2P2)
The CT2P2 has developed a series of over 30 PC-based computer programs on various aspects of the environment and pollution prevention. These programs can be downloaded and include topics on groundwater education, management of domestic wastes, and pesticide storage.

Energy Analysis and Diagnostic Center (EADC)--Industrial Assessment Database at Rutgers University
This site contains databases and other information relating to pollution prevention including an industrial assessment database.

Green Engineering WWW Servers (Environmentally Conscious Design & Manufacturing Lab)
A listing of academic sites and research centers related to environmentally conscious design and manufacturing.

Hazardous Waste Research and Information Center (HWRIC)
A division of Illinois' nonregulatory environmental agency, the Department of Energy and Natural Resources, HWRIC services include clean manufacturing and pollution prevention technical assistance. An online publications listing is available.

National Environmental Information Resources Center (NEIRC)
Provides one-stop access to a broad range of environmental information including P2 and environmentally concious manufacturing. Participants include US Green Building Council and Public Technology, Inc.

National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) Pollution Prevention Yellow Pages
This is an update to the Directory of State and Local Pollution Prevention Programs, published in 1992. Provides a listing of organizations and contacts which are sorted by state.

Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Research Center (PPRC) Pollution Prevention Research Projects Database
While primarily a focused on the Pacific Northwest, PPRC provides information on pollution prevention research activities and funding opportunities throughout the U.S. Includes a publications listing.

P2Tech - Pollution Prevention Archive
Provides access to P2 files on a variety of subjects. However, these are not in hypertext.

Tellus Institute
A non-profit research and consulting organization devoted to resource management and environmental issues. Includes P2 information on total cost assessment and life-cycle assessment.

Toxcic Use Reduction Institute (TURI) P2GEMS

UC Berkeley's Center for Green Design and Manufacturing
Provides up-to-date information on UCB's Green Design program, which focuses on software and other design tools for the manufacturing industry. Summaries of past publications, current work and upcoming papers are provided.

UCLA's Center for Clean Technology (CCT)
This site provides an overview of CCT's research programs. Pollution prevention research includes a strong focus on process industries and chemical engineering.

University of North Dakota: Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC)
The EERC specializes in clean, efficient energy technologies and environmental systems that prevent pollution and clean up contaminated air, soil, and water.

University of Wiscosnin-Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center
Describes SHWEC programming activities and lists vaialble polltuion prvnetion fact sheets and other resources

WaterWiser (Water Efficiency Clearinghouse)
A major source for water efficiency and water conservation information. Includes a publications listing and links to other Internet water-related resources.

Carnegie Mellon University Green Design Initiative Home Page

CERES Global Knowledge Network

Pacific Northwest Laboratory's Design for Environment Page

Sources of Environmentally Responsible Wood Products

UC Berkeley Center for Green Design and Manufacturing

University of Windsor ECDM Info Base

EcoMall
Information on renewable energy and "environmentally friendly" products.

Energy and Environment--Division of Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
Information on energy efficiency and building design.

Initiatives Online - Urban Energy and Transportation Corporation
Published by the non-profit Urban Energy and Transportation Corporation, this electronic journal contains some pollution prevention information pertaining to energy and transportation.

National Supercomputing Center for Energy and the Environment (NSCEE)
Located at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NSCEE provides supercomputing training and services for research and development related to energy and the environment. NSCEE is conducting research on the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP).

Solstice (Internet Information Service of the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology)
Solstice is a site for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable technology information and connections, including several databases.

Southface Energy Institute
Promotes the development of sustainable, environmentally sound energy technologies through education, research, and technical assistance.

Environmental Recycling Hotline
Information about recycling programs is organized by zip code.

Global Recycling Network
A comprehensive Internet recycling information resource. Includes recycling directories, a reference library on recycling, and a stock page.

Green Sources of Construction Materials
A directory of listings for suppliers of innovative building materials and recycled/salvaged lumber, certification of "sustainably" produced lumber, and alternative housing builders.

National Materials Exchange Network
A free local and international online marketplace for trading and recycling used and surplus materials and goods. With over 10,000 listings, the Network allows state waste exchanges and industrial and consumer users at no charge to immediately list or search among thirty categories of available and wanted items such as scrap metal and surplus chemicals.

King County Recycled Procurement Program

Pacific Northwest Laboratory's Guide To Buying Green

Recycler's World
Provides information relating to secondary or recyclable commodities, by-products, used and surplus items or materials and collectible items. Includes listing of exchange services and publications.

Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR)
A nonprofit research and educational organization that provides technical assistance and information on environmentally sound economic development strategies, ILSR has information and publications on issues such as replacing petrochemicals with biochemicals and "green taxes."

Resource Renewal Institute (RRI)
RRI promotes Green Plans, which are long-term comprehensive environmental strategies, as the path to a sustainable environment and economy. RRI promotes parterships between government and industry.

Sustainable Development - International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
A site containing various information on sustainable development, including a database.

Yellow Mountain Institute for Sustainable Living
Includes information on topics like rammed-earth tire homes and building energy efficiency.

Great Lakes Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse

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Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN)
GLIN is a collaborative project of agencies and organizations in the binational Great Lakes region to link data, information, and people via the Internet. Includes a list of cooperating agencies and organizations, regional news, and a Great Lakes Reference Desk.

Great Lakes Regional Environmental Information System (REIS)
This is a regional environmental directory and data access system being developed with support from U.S. EPA. It features a directory search and dataset guides.

Ecogopher--Environmental Library Gopher
A gopher server providing various environmental information.

EcoNet
Serves organizations and individuals working for environmental preservation and sustainability.

EnviroLink Directory of Environmental Web Sites
This is literally an environmental WWW directory--happy surfing!

Hazardous Materials Management: The Canadian Publication of Pollution Prevention & Control An online Canadian P2 journal.

International Association for Environmental Hydrology (IAEH)
IAEH was founded in 1991 to meet the needs of the professional environmental hydrologist, in particular those working in the area of environmental cleanup, restoration, and pollution prevention.

Internet World
Provides online articles and information from Internet World magazine.

SOLUTIONS Software Corporation (SSC)
SSC is an innovator in the publication of public-domain reference materials at low-cost while using state-of-the-art Search and Retrieval software. CD-ROM titles include TSCA Chemical Data Inventory, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, and Chemical Substitutions and Chemical Compatibility Datafiles. Free online sites include U.S. Code and U.S. Federal Register.

WWW Virtual Library - Environment
Provides links to several other environmentally-related sites.

WaterNet
Provides access to the online publications of International Ground Water Technology and Water Technology. Contains information on water-related equipment, services, software viewing tools, and water forums.

The Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link (The WELL) The WELL, an online service, is divided into 260 discussion areas called conferences on subjects including media, health, politics, and science. Full use of the WELL requires a paid membership. Presently, OPP does not subscribe to the WELL servie

Welcome To Earth's 911

ARL Themes: Air Quality and Dispersion

Audubon Online -- National Audubon Society

FLORIDA

The Green Lane Home Page

EcoFuture (TM) - PlanetKeepers'

Environmental Education - Link: Site Map

ERL Home Page

The Evergreen Foundation's Home Page

Friends of the Environment

GreenNet - Networking for the Environment, Peace, Human Rights and Development

Greenpeace International Homepage

IGC: EcoNet

Major Environmental Information Sources

The PIRGs - Protecting Our Environment

Best Environmental Resources Directories

Burning Issues/Clean Air Revival

Links To Conservation and Environment sites