In this resource guide, we’ve collected references to books, websites, and organizations mentioned through the book in case you want to learn more about a particular topic. For easy reference, we’ve organized them according to the sections in which they were discussed. You’ll find more detailed descriptions of these resources in the chapters.
Astyk, Sharon, and Aaron Newton. A Nation of Farmers: Defeating the Food Crisis on American Soil. Canada: New Society Publishers, 2009.
Benyus, Janine. Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. New York: Harper Perennial, 2002.
Braungart, Michael, and William McDonnough. Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. New York: North Point Press, 2002.
Hawken, Paul. Blessed Unrest: How the Largest Movement in the World came into Being and Why No One Saw It Coming. New York: Penguin, 2008.
———. The Ecology of Commerce. New York: Collins Business, 1994.
Hawken, Paul, L. Hunter Lovins, and Amory Lovins. Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution. New York: Little Brown, 1999.
Meyerson, Mitch, and Jay Levinson. Guerrilla Marketing on the Front Lines. New York: Morgan James Publishing, 2008.
BBMG
A marketing agency that specializes in working with socially responsible businesses and in identifying conscious consumers.
Kenexa Research Institute
650 East Swedesford Road
Wayne, PA 19087
1-877-971-9171
A company that helps organizations hire and retain employees.
An online employment resource.
The Natural Step Framework
The Natural Step framework enables corporations to intelligently, and profitably, integrate environmental considerations into strategic decisions and daily operations.
Sustainable Business Institute
467 Saratoga Ave., #1411
San Jose, CA 95129
Resource for sustainable business.
B Corp
A B corporation is a new type of corporation that uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.
Bay Area Green Business Program
Community support for green businesses.
British Standards Institute
A government-chartered nonprofit corporation that provides standards and standards-related services.
The Carbon Trust
A nonprofit corporation whose goal is to help the nation transition toward a “low-carbon” economy.
Carbonfund.org
Nonprofit retailer of carbon offsets.
Conservation International’s Measure Your Eco Footprint
Calculate your carbon footprint.
Devil’s Thumb Ranch
An eco-friendly resort and spa.
The Energy Star Small Business Program
Helps small business develop plans to reduce their energy consumption.
EPA E-Grid database
Find the emissions factor for your utilities.
EPA’s Climate Change website
Offers comprehensive information on the issue of climate change in a way that is accessible and meaningful to all parts of society—communities, individuals, business, states and localities, and governments.
EPA’s Green Vehicle Guide
Guide to green vehicles.
Global Footprint Network Personal Footprint Calculator
Calculate your carbon footprint.
The Global Water Tool
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a CEO-led global association of some 200 companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
This United Nations–established international body of scientists publishes reports synthesizing recent research on greenhouse gases and global warming.
International Energy Agency
An intergovernmental organization which acts as energy policy advisor to 28 member countries in their effort to ensure reliable, affordable, and clean energy for their citizens.
MarionEco
Provides environmental services.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology
A nationwide network of specialists that help small- and medium-size manufacturers through the Manufacturing Extension Partnerships program.
Redefining Progress’s Ecological Footprint Quiz
Calculate your carbon footprint.
Resource Conservation and Pollution Prevention Checklist
www2.sfenvironment.org/greenbiz/files/OfficeRetail_Checklist.pdf
Check your office pollution output.
The TeleCommuter Hire Savings Calculator
This online tool shows savings by employees in getting cars off the road.
Terrapass
Carbon offset retailer and offset project owner.
United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)
The voice for the environment in the United Nations system.
U.S. Global Change Research Program
1717 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 250
Washington, DC 20006
202-223-6262
Supports research on the interactions of natural and human-induced changes in the global environment and their implications for society.
The Water Calculator
An interactive tool to determine water usage, waste, and efficiency factors.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
An international council of business leaders working toward sustainability.
World Resources Institute, an environmental think tank
The World Resources Institute’s “Working 9 to 5 on Climate Change Office Guide” calculates a business’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Zerofootprint.net
Includes a personal carbon manager tool.
Alaska Materials Exchange
Free interactive web-based service for businesses and organizations to exchange items they no longer want.
The American Physical Society report
A report on energy efficiency.
American Specialty Glass
Sells multi-colored glass mulch for landscaping.
Association for Retail Environments
Trade association for businesses that sell products and services associated with retail environments.
Barr Display
A business that sells store fixtures and product display pieces.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program in Oakland, CA
The developer of international standards pertaining to various industries and sectors.
Biomimicry Design Spiral
An innovation tool that helps designers incorporate sustainable design into their projects.
California Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
New law requiring low-carbon fuel efficiency.
The Clean Cargo Working Group
Network of cargo shippers working to clean up the environmental impact of oceangoing cargo.
Converted Organics
Collects compostable wastes and converts to organic fertilizer products.
Denver Water
Provides extensive water conservation and quality information.
Earth 911
Promotes recycling and offers a searchable list of recycling centers by region.
The Earth Policy Institute
Provides information on ecological issues and the economy.
The Energy Store
Independent store in South Florida that sells solar-powered products and other energy-efficient items.
The Environmental Defense Fund
Provides an updated listing of government incentives and hybrid fleet vehicle options.
EPA grants
Grants related to clean diesel engines.
EPA Indoor Air Quality Information
Environmental Protection Agency
1-800-438-4318
Information and resources for improving indoor air quality.
EPA Report
Report on e-commerce packaging design challenge.
EPA Smartway Transit
Provides information, assistance, and incentives related to efficient, reduced-emissions transportation.
Flush Choice
Provides a retrofit kit to make toilets more water efficient.
The Green Car Journal
Reports on fuel-efficient delivery vehicles.
Green Dwellers
A retail store in South Florida that sells eco-friendly home goods.
Green Globes
A building certification program.
Green Packaging, Inc.
650 N. Cannon Ave.
Lansdale, PA 19446
1-877-822-0552
This Pennsylvania-based company provides sustainable packing materials to replace Styrofoam and plastics.
Offers eco-friendly packaging materials.
Green Restaurant Association
Provides support and information for sustainable restaurant practices.
Hand Motors
802-362-1754
An auto dealership in Vermont with eco-friendly facets.
International Organization of Standards
The developer of international standards pertaining to various industries and sectors.
Kendall College Sustainability for the Food Service Industry video
Video describing green restaurant practices and their importance.
Low Impact Living
Provides a list of solar power providers.
MBDC (McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry)
A product and process design firm specializing in creating a sustainable future.
Miami Dade County Cooperative Extension Service
http://miami-dade.ifas.ufl.edu/environment/natural_resources.shtml
Information about native planting and xeriscaping.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
A state agency that focuses on environmental topics.
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network (NPTN)
1-800-858-PEST
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/newsletters/hortupdate/mar01/art7mar.html
Information about natural pesticides.
Natural Resources Defense Council report
A report on the Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
Packaged Facts
Natural and organic food and beverage product sales statistics and trends.
PHH Arval
A fleet management service in North America for delivery vehicles.
Pizza Fusion
An eco-friendly pizza franchise.
Rain Barrel Guide
Instructions for building a rain barrel.
REI
A retailer of outdoor sporting goods products.
Online business that sells reusable bags, reusable water bottles, and other products.
Rodale Institute
Studies and advocates organic farming.
Staples
Retail store chain that sells office supplies.
The State of Massachusetts Report
A report on advanced biofuels.
Sustainable Packaging Coalition
Provides information on sustainable packaging.
Treecycle Recycled Paper
Sells recycled paper products.
UFP Technologies
www.ufpt.com/moldedfiber/packaging.asp?gclid=CKbMs4LvhJYCFQEGQQod0y
Offers molded fiber packaging.
The United States Postal Service
Lists efficiency innovations.
Vermont Business Materials Exchange
Online service for selling, trading, and giving away items.
Whole Foods Market
National chain of environmentally friendly foods and products.
Willie Nelson’s biofuel company
Sells biodiesel at select fuel stations across the country.
AccountAbility
Established the AA1000 Framework to help organizations build their accountability and social responsibility through quality social and ethical accounting, auditing, and reporting.
All Business
A resource for business owners and managers.
American Public Transportation Association
1666 K. St., NW
Washington, DC 20006
Provides information about public transportation.
A new carpooling connection service that’s based on emerging technologies.
BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies)
An organization that performs sustainability consulting.
Provides an instant, free Internet resource for finding rides going your way.
Matches drivers and riders worldwide for free.
Ceres
This national network of investors, environmental organizations, and other public interest groups works with companies and investors who address sustainability challenges.
Commuter Choice
PO Box 15542
Washington, DC 20003
202-393-3497
Fax: 202-546-2196
An organization that provides information for businesses interested in setting up a commuter program for employees.
Offers a list on online sustainability reports.
Matches carpoolers for business and kid pick-ups.
Earth 911
This organization promotes recycling and other facets of sustainability.
Tips on saving energy in the office.
EPA
Tips on powering down electronics.
EPA
Information on recycling electronics.
Offers special features for employers who set up the free service for employees.
The Federal Transit Administration
Information about mass transit systems, planning, funding, and so on.
Offers basic services for free plus a selection of premium services, such as toll-free dial-in.
A web-based trading organization.
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
GRI measures an organization’s performance through key performance indicators (KPI) in financial, environmental, and social areas.
GoGreenGift
An eco-friendly gift that can be customized for corporate events to help convey your company’s sustainable philosophy.
Green America
Formerly Co-Op America, a nonprofit organization supporting green businesses, this group offers tips on saving energy at the office.
Green It Group
A full-service sustainability consultantcy with core competencies in sustainable business strategy, green building and building science, product assessment, green marketing, and organizational change. It specializes in the creation of strategic sustainability programs that produce measurable results.
Green Hotels
Find a green hotel to ease your travel footprint.
The Green Office in San Francisco
Sells supplies, including paper products with recycled content.
Lists companies that offer incentives to employees who purchase or lease hybrid cars, along with a host of other information about hybrid vehicles.
The Innovative Edge, Inc.
A consulting and training firm that helps client organizations develop innovation and creativity.
Large Software
Provides software for tuning up a computer’s performance.
Live Office Teleconferencing
Offers several services, including recording and website access, for a per-minute fee.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Tips for reducing waste.
Native Energy Travel Calculator
A guide to energy credits for small businesses.
Next Step Consulting
A London-based consultancy specializing in corporate environmental and social communications, policy, and strategy.
Office Depot
Offers conference calling for a monthly or per-minute fee, including toll-free access and web-based services so conferees can review web-based material during the call.
Office tips from Waldeck’s Office Supply Co.
Office supply store in San Francisco, California, that shares some environmental tips.
OzoCar
This business in New York City and the northeast region provides an all-hybrid fleet of Toyota Prius and Lexus cars plus free wireless and even includes a laptop in the backseat for your use.
The Paper Industry Association Council
A guide to recycling at work from the Paper Industry Association Council.
PlanetTran
1-888-756-8876
Provides similar hybrid car services in Boston and San Francisco.
This free service helps match up people interested in carpooling nationwide.
Sustainable Industries Green Office Guide
Resource for cutting-edge news about sustainable industries.
Tellus Institute
Assesses environment and development issues.
Virgin Airlines
Airline working to reduce its carbon footprint through initiatives such as going paperless and serving Fair Trade teas and coffees.
The Virgin Earth Challenge
A $25 million prize for the development of a clean airline fuel.
Another carpool service that utilizes Internet technology to connect drivers with riders. They can even be found on Facebook.com.
Zipcar
Provides temporary car rentals to members around the country and beyond.
Campaign Monitor
E-mail marketing software.
Constant Contact
An e-mail marketing firm.
Consumer Reports
Magazine that publishes reviews of consumer products based on tests and other reports.
Consumers Union
101 Truman Ave.
Yonkers, NY 10703
A nonprofit watchdog agency that regularly tests products for safety and value, producing reports for the public.
CSR Wire
A news wire service that focuses on environmental and social issues.
A program to help send out mass e-mails.
Ecolabels.org
Gives information about product labels.
Emma E-mail Marketing
An e-mail marketing firm.
Energy Star Program
Program that certifies products that are energy efficient and sustainable.
Energy Star’s rebate locator
www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=rebate.rebate_locator
Offers rebates for buying energy-efficient products.
Environmental Choice New Zealand (ECNZ)
The home of Environmental Choice—the Ecolabelling Trust of New Zealand. Gives information, licensed products, and info on joining the program.
The Environmental Choice Program (ECP)
Environment Canada’s eco-label program.
EPA Green Power Partnership
Partnership that requires a participant to buy green power in an amount based on a percentage of its annual energy consumption.
EPA Partnerships
Offers an assortment of national and regional partnering programs, including Energy Star and the Green Power Purchase program.
The European Eco-Label Catalogue
Provides details on eco-labeled products and manufacturers.
E-Wire
News wire that reports on the environment, health, science, and technology.
Forest Stewardship Council—U.S.
1155 30th St. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20007
202-342-0413
Works with landowners to bring their forests up to transparent standards.
FTC Environmental Marketing Guidelines
Provides a framework for the use of environmental marketing claims.
Germany’s Blue Angel eco-label
www.blauer-engel.de/englisch/navigation/body_blauer_engel.htm
One of the oldest eco-labeling programs in the world.
Green America (previously Co-Op America)
1612 K St. NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006
1-800-58-GREEN
A nonprofit organization that supports sustainable businesses and products.
1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 827
Washington, DC 20036-5525
202-872-6400
It assesses a product using a multiple-criteria, life cycle–based method. Products that pass are awarded this seal.
The International Organization for Standards (ISO)
The world’s largest developer and publisher of International Standards.
Mind Click
A marketing research company.
Scientific Certification Systems
Offers a diverse range of eco-labels.
SmartWood
65 Millet St., Suite 201
Richmond, VT 05477
Produces certified wood, including furniture, musical instruments, flooring, and picture and window frames.
Solar Energy Industries Association
805 15th St., NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20005
Represents companies in the solar energy industry.
Staples
Office supply company that won a Green Power Leadership Award in 2007 for purchasing green power equivalent to more than 20 percent of the purchased electricity in the United States.
Terra Choice consulting services
Administers the Environmental Choice EcoLogo.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Government agency that works on conservation and pollution prevention, among other areas.
U.S. Green Building Council
1015 18th St., NW, Suite 805
Washington, DC 20036
202-828-7422
Administers the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.
The Vermont Business Environmental Partnership
Designates organizations Environmental Partners or Environmental Leaders based on their efforts in areas such as recycling and energy efficiency.