Buy Recycled
Business Alliance
(http://www.nrc-recycle.org/brba/)
BRBA is a partnership of the National Recycling Coalition and has chapters in states
across the nation. This site contains the latest tips and trends in buying recycled,
a forum where users can ask questions about recycled products and see previous
discussions, and The Buyers Information Center, which includes product listings.
Conservatree
Conservatree provides research and information on recycled content sheets and
availability.
EcoMall
This site contains the "Green Shopping Magazine," "The Corporate
Environmentalist" which is a publication for companies that are environmentally
conscious, and information on ecologically sound products including cleaning supplies,
construction materials, energy conservation devices, recycled products, and office
supplies.
Eco-$mart, Inc.
Created and operated under a license from non-profit Florida House Institute for
Sustainable Development, Eco-$mart facilitates sustainable construction and remodeling.
This site includes information on commercial and residential products.
Environmental Building News
This site offers articles, reviews, and news stories on energy-efficient,
resource-efficient, and healthy building practices. Resources include the EBN Product
Catalog, which lists environmentally-preferable products and materials.
Environmental
Defense Fund
This site offers general information on environmental benefits of buying recycled, four
types of packaging with traditionally high percentages of post-consumer recycled content,
and "Read the Label!" which explains how to identify recycled content products.
Environmental Design & Construction
Magazine that addresses numerous aspects of environmentally-sound building design &
construction including recycled building products, energy efficiency, alternative energy
sources, indoor air quality, systems of waste disposal and reuse, etc.
Environmental
Protection Agency: Buy Recycled/WasteWise
This site defines common buying recycled terms, outlines how to start buying recycled, and
includes a cost comparison of recycled content products and virgin content products.
Chelsea Center: Massachusetts
Recycled Products Manufacturers Listing
http://www.chelseacenter.org/MassManufactures0.asp
Created in 1995 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Chelsea Center
creates jobs, supports recycling efforts, and helps the economy and the
environment by working to increase manufacturers' use of recyclables.
Environmental Protection
Agency: Energy Star Programs & Products
Federally-sponsored program that promotes energy-efficient models of computers, printers,
fax machines, and copiers. Energy-efficient lighting is part of the Green Lights program,
and the Energy Star Buildings program addresses heating, cooling, and air handling in
commercial buildings. Commercial/Building products are featured here, as well as
programs for small businesses.
Furniture ReSolutions International
Site has a database of previously owned, high quality office furniture being sold up to
85% off the list price.
Green Building Resource Guide
This site contains a database of over 600 green building materials and products,
"Energy Notes: which review issues in the building industry, and a salvaged building
materials exchange.
Green Purchasing Network
The Green Purchasing Network (GPN) promotes green purchasing among consumers,
companies and governmental organizations in Japan. This site contains
Environmental Data Books that compare the environmental attributes of products.
Green Seal
Green Seal is an independent, nonprofit organization which promotes the manufacture and
sale of environmentally-preferable consumer products. It sets environmental standards and
awards a "Green Seal of Approval" to products that cause less harm to the
environment than other similar products. Certified products, including re-refined oil,
recycled papers, and paints, are listed in the products database.
Janitorial
Products Pollution Prevention Project
The Janitorial Products Pollution Prevention Project talked with janitors about the
cleaning products they used, assessed the number of accidents involving chemicals and
janitors, reviewed products, and developed fact sheets, product sample kits, and
purchasing specifications.
King County (WA)
Environmental Purchasing
King County runs an extensive recycling and buying recycled program. This site
contains information on King County's purchasing program, construction and landscaping
materials, and office and automotive parts.
New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection, Bureau of Recycling & Planning
This buy recycled site includes links for building materials, paper products, apparel, and
more.
OIKOS: Green Building Source
Information on green building products and materials, along with techniques for
sustainable design and construction.
Recycled Products Purchasing
Cooperative
(www.recycledproducts.org)
Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle through Procurement
This EPA site assists governments agencies with following the mandated buying recycled
guidelines. This site also contains product fact sheets, product information, and
upcoming events.
Remanufacturing Industries Council
This site contains a description of remanufacturing, a list of products that are
remanufactured, and reviews issues facing the remanufacturing industry.
Resources for Green Building and Sustainability
King County (WA) Environmental Procurement Bulletin #19 reviews resources for how to build
in an environmentally friendly manner.
Steel
Recycling Institute
SRI promotes and sustains the recycling of all steel products. This site contains
information on construction materials, appliances, cars, and cans.
Sustainable
Building Sourcebook
The City of Austin's (Texas) Green Builder Program supports this extensive Sourcebook,
which includes comprehensive sections on water, energy, building materials, and solid
waste.