|
CIWMB Programs and Services
CIWMB Publications
CIWMB has either printed or Web publications on this
topic that you can find at either our publication search page or our main search page. However, not all of these publications apply to "waste prevention" in the most literal use of that term. CIWMB publications that do apply to waste prevention include:
- WRAP Talk—Newsletter of the Waste Reduction Award Program
(WRAP).
Other Resources
Web Sites
- Awards
and Plaques—If you are giving awards or plaques, consider giving
those made from recycled content. This U. S. EPA site includes a
database of manufacturers and suppliers of awards and plaques containing recovered materials.
- BEST—The
Businesses for an Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow (BEST) Awards celebrate notable "green" achievements by companies in the Greater Seattle area.
- Brower
Youth Awards—From the Earth Island Institute.
- California Environmental Protection
Agency Awards—The California Environmental Protection Agency
(Cal/EPA) and its boards, departments, and offices recognize agencies, local governments, small businesses, and individuals for their outstanding achievements in environmental protection.
- EnviroStars—A program that certifies businesses for their efforts
in preventing pollution and reducing hazardous waste.
- Governor's
Awards for Excellence in Recycling—The Office of Pollution
Prevention and Technical Assistance of the Indiana Department of Environmental
Management.
- Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
(GEELA)—The annual Governor’s Environmental and Economic
Leadership Award Program is administered by the California Environmental
Protection Agency and Resources Agency, in partnership with the State and
Consumer Services Agency.
- Green Business Programs
- Green Star—Nonprofit
organization that helps businesses become more sustainable without jeopardizing the bottom line. The Green Star Standards demonstrate that waste reduction is not only environmentally responsible, but can also save money and help attract customers.
- President's Environmental Youth Awards—From
U. S. EPA.
|