Northbrook's Going
Green
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ENVIRONMENTAL WEBSITES
New Journal Blog a Sign of Murdoch’s Green Bent?
Municipal, State, Federal Program Websites
Green websites for successful government programs
International Council for Local and Environmental Initiatives-local governments for sustainability
http://www.ICLEI.org
State of Illinois-Green Solutions-Lt. Governor Pat Quinn’s environmental initiatives
http://www.greensolutions.il.gov
City of Chicago-Department of Environment-residential and commercial green technologies in Chicago
http://www.cityofchicago.org/environment/greentech
City of Portland, Oregon-Office of Sustainable Development-innovative ideas in sustainable development
http://www.portlandonline.com/osd
City of Seattle, Washington-Office of Sustainability and Development-West Coast projects for sustainable development
http://www.seattle.gov/environment
Energy Efficiency
Learn more about products and services for energy efficient operation
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation-learn more about programs that can help you improve energy efficiency
http://www.illinoiscleanenergy.org
ComEd- smart ideas for your home
http://www.energyguide.com/ha/Welcome.aspx
Energy Star-rate your appliances for energy efficiency
http://www.energystar.gov
U.S. Department of Energy-learn more about energy efficiency and renewable energy
http://www.eere.energy.gov
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy-resource list of other websites to assist you with saving energy
http://www.aceee.org/altsites/index.html
Environmental Law & Policy Center-learn about clean energy
http://www.elpc.org
Green Building
Sources for your next green building project.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)-source for learning more about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system.
http://www.usgbc.org
Green Building Pages-web resources for building green and green builder checklists
http://www.greenbuildingpages.com
http://www.greenbuilder.com
http://www.globalgreen.org/greenbuilding
http://www.greenbuilthome.org/builder/checklists.php
http://www.greenerbuildings.com
http://www.greenguard.org
http://www.greenroundtable.org
Green Product Certification and Standards
Sources for Sustainable certification on purchased products
MBDC Cradle to Cradle Design (sustainable certification)-measure achievement in environmentally-intelligent design and specify products that pursue broader definition of quality.
http://www.c2ccertified.com
Certified Forest Products Council-source for Forest Safe™ lumber required in LEED design
http://www.certifiedforestproducts.com
Forest Stewardship Council-find chain of custody certification number for your lumber
http://www.fscus.org
Carpet and Rug Institute-green label testing and certification for carpets
http://www.carpet-rug.org
UL Environment- a new source for independent green claims validation, product certification, training, advisory services and standards development.
http://www.ulenvironment.com/ulenvironment/eng/pages/
Recycling
Sources for recycling information
Household Recycling Information-find out how to recycle batteries, fluorescent bulbs, paint and tires.
http://www.epa.state.il.us/land/citizen-involvement/recycling
Construction Materials Recycling-find a source for recycling of your building/demolition materials
http://www.cdrecycling.org
Wind Energy
Sources for more information on wind energy
American Wind Energy Association-latest information on wind energy
http://www.awea.org
Wind Turbines-wind turbines manufactured in Chicago
http://www.aerotecture.com
Windy City Wind Turbines - installation of residential & commercial verticle &horizontal axis wind turbines
http://www.windycitywindturbines.com
Solar Power
Sources for more information on solar power
Solar Living-solar educational opportunities
http://www.solarliving.org
Solar Service, Inc-providing solar energy for hot water and heating systems
http://www.solarserviceinc.com
Pure Energy Alternatives, LLC-Northbrook-based company providing solar energy alternatives
http://www.pureenergycorp.com
Earth Wind And Solar Energy, LLC - installation of Solar Thermal, Solar PV, Wind Turbines & Energy Audits
http://www.earthwindandsolarenergy.com
Greening Your Yard
Sources for organic gardening and native plantings which reduce resource consumption
Native Plants/Trees-sources for locally grown native trees, shrubs, perennials
http://www.possibilityplace.com
http://www.midwestgroundcovers.com
http://www.prairienursery.com
Organic Gardening-useful organic gardening tips
http://www.organic-gardening.net
http://www.organicgardentips.com
Further growing information
Morton Arboretum
Chicago Botanic Garden
Household Hazardeous Waste Collections
Watch this website for continuous updates. Sites and dates are added throughout the year.
http://www.co.lake.il.us/swalco