Eliminating waste in Nebraska
This page lists links to resources from organizations and educational institutions for sustainable business practices and more. Links are sorted by topic and are useful for business and the general public. This resource is evolving as new resources are added to the commons. Please provide feedback to improve this resource by emailing [email protected].
Definitions & Glossaries of Terms
Nebraska Annual Social Indicators Survey (Recycling and Product Stewardship Summary), 2013
Nebraska Waste Characterization Study, 2009
The Definition of Green Living
Advocacy Groups, Policy & Initiatives
Sustainable Business Partnership Possibilities
Guide to Shopping Green for Your Pet
The Ultimate Guide to Green Parenting
A Guide to Eco-Friendly Home Modifications
Part 2: What is Product Stewardship?
Part 3: What is the Nebraska Initiative?
Nebraska Product Stewardship Initiative
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing & Certifiers
Supply Chain, Consulting & Business Management
Sustainable Business Certification
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Partners in Pollution Prevention (P3)
Pollution Prevention Regional Information Center (P2RIC)
US Green Building Council (USGBC)
LES Commercial bill calculator for businesses
GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool
Nebraska Green Jobs Research – Research compiled by the Nebraska Department of Labor
EPA—Sustainability—Basic Information– Here you can find basic information and what the EPA is doing.
Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange – Topic Hubs– Topic Hubs™ are web-based guides to peer-reviewed pollution prevention information and expertise on a particular subject.
Bob Willard’s Blog – Sustainability Advantage – Dr. Willard’s blog discusses several important factors for the business case for sustainability.
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