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Go Green in the Office:
Greening the Office Links

We have compiled a list of some useful resources relating to the Green Building Movement. If you have a suggestion for a website or article you think others would find interesting or useful, please let us know by contacting us!

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Resources on protecting the environment in the work place.
www.epa.gov/epahome/workplac.htm

GreenBiz - GreenBiz is an online news and information resource on how to align environmental responsibility with business success.
www.greenbiz.com

eRideShare - eRideShare puts the power of the Internet to work, connecting commuters or cross-country travelers going the same way. Put two people together in one car instead of separately in two cars, and the greenhouse emissions are cut in half.
www.erideshare.com

Public Transportation - Public transportation provides greater freedom, access, opportunity and choice for Americans. This website is designed to better inform the public about the benefits and importance of public transportation for all Americans — even if they never board a train or a bus.
www.publictransportation.org

Recycler’s World - Recycler's World was established to promote the trade of scrap & waste materials. The site is structured by Section/Category/Grade and encompasses the entire spectrum of by-products, scrap or waste materials and includes all types used items.
www.recycle.net

The National Recycling Coalition - Offering Consumer and professional resources about everything recycling.  This resource provides a map of the United States with links to recycling information in each state.
www.nrc-recycle.org

Green Office Projects - Helps customers become LEED Certified and carry the entire green line from AIS, Global Total Office and ESI Ergonomics.
www.greenofficeprojects.com

The Green Office - On-line resource providing resources, information and green products for sale in an effort to push green initiatives in the work place.
www.thegreenoffice.com

Planet Green - 24-hour eco-lifestyle television network with a robust online presence and community.   This section is dedicated to going green at work.
planetgreen.discovery.com/go-green/green-work

Co-op America - Tips for going green in the work place.
www.coopamerica.org/programs/shopunshop/buyinggreen/greenyouroffice.cfm

Office Products Recycling Assoicates - An industry leader in the purchasing and selling of empty toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges and used cell phones for over a decade
www.oprausa.com

Green Building Sherpa - An online source for environmentally friendly products, services and information as they pertain to building design, construction, management and operation.
www.greenbuildingsherpa.com

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