The following resources are intended to assist businesses with sustainability and general environmental concerns. Additional sector specific environmental compliance resources are available under Environmental Compliance and Trade Associations.
Agriculture
- Ag Container Recycling Council
- EPA Regulations for Agriculture Sector
- EPA Smart Sectors- Agriculture
- Greening the Cannabis Industry
- National Pesticide Information Center
- The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance
- Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center-- Pollution Prevention of Cadmium and Other Heavy Metals
- U.S. Composting Council
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- US EPA Agriculture, Sustainability
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Animal & Veterinary
- U.S. House Committee on Agriculture
Aircraft
- EPA Smart Sectors- Aerospace
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Federal Interagency Committee on Aviation Noise
- International Aerospace Environmental Group
Aluminum
Chemicals
- Chemical Awareness
- Emergency Planning for Chemical Spills
- EPA Smart Sectors- Chemical Manufacturing
- Green Seal Standard for Adhesives for Commercial Use (GS-36)
- Green Seal Standard for Hand Cleaners and Hand Sanitizers for Industrial and Institutional Use (GS-41)
- Green Seal Standard for Personal Care and Cosmetic Products (GS-50)
- Green Seal Standard for Soaps, Cleansers, Hand Sanitizers and Shower Products (GS-44)
- Safer Choice
- US DOE Advanced Manufacturing Office, Chemicals
- U.S. EPA Green Chemistry
- U.S. EPA Toxic Release Inventory
Automotive
Construction
- Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association
- Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability (BEES)
- Building Green
- Building Materials Reuse Association
- Clean Construction
- Construction & Demolition Recycling Association
- The Energy and Environmental Building Alliance
- Energy Savers
- Energy Star
- EPA Smart Sectors- Construction
- Minnesota Technical Assistance Program - Pollution Prevention Solutions for FRP Shops
- Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center-- Addressing Galvanized Roofing
- Sustainable Design and Green Building Toolkit for Local Governments
- US Green Building Council
- Whole Building Design Guide
Die Casting
Dry Cleaning
- NSBEAP dry cleaning resources
- Minnesota Technical Assistance Program - Pollution Prevention in Dry Cleaning Facilities
- Safer Alternatives in the Garment Cleaning Industry
- U.S. EPA Design for the Environment (DfE) Garment and Textile Care Partnership
- Utah DEQ Dry cleaners Operations Case Study
Electric/Power/Energy
- Alliance to Save Energy
- American Solar Energy Society
- American Wind Energy Association
- Consortium for Energy Efficiency
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
- Energy Star
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Electronics/Computers
- Design for the Environment Computer Display Partnership
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- Energy Savers
- Energy Star
- EPA Smart Sectors- Electronics and Technology
- EPEAT (Electronics Product Environmental Assessment Tool) - Green Electronics Made Easy
- Federal Electronics Challenge
- Green Electronics Council
- JEDEC - Global Standards for the Microelectronics Industry
- National Center for Electronics Recycling
- Pollution Prevention Infohouse - Searchable Database
- US EPA Design for the Environment Computer Display Partnership
- US EPA Sustainable Materials Management Electronics Challenge
- US EPA Wastes - Partnerships - Plug-In To eCycling
Electroplating
Fiberglass Operations
Foods
- Green Seal Standard for Food Service Packaging (GS-35)
- Green Seal Standard for Paper Products Used in the Preparation of Food (GS-18)
- Green Seal Standard for Restaurants & Food Services (GS-55)
- Minnesota Technical Assistance Program - Pollution Prevention for Food Processors
- North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance - Fats, Oils, and Grease
- Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center-- Resources for Craft Breweries
Forest Products
- Degradable Bioplastic Packaging for Sustainable Food Systems
- EPA Smart Sectors- Forestry, Wood and Paper Products
- Green Seal Standard for Coated Printing Paper (GS-10)
- Green Seal Standard for Food Service Packaging (GS-35)
- Green Seal Standard for Paper Products Used for Food Preparation (GS-18)
- Green Seal Standard for Printing and Writing Paper (GS-7)
- Green Seal Standard for Sanitary Paper Products (GS-1)
Furniture
General Small Business
- Green Seal Standard for Environmental Innovation (GS-20)
- Small Business Administration -- Office of Advocacy
Hospitals/Medical
- Advancing Health Care through Supply Chain Excellence
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- ENERGY STAR for Healthcare
- Health Care Without Harm
- Minnesota Technical Assistance Program - Pollution Prevention for Healthcare Facilities
- National Institutes of Health
- National Library of Medicine
- PubMed
- Practice Greenhealth
- Practice Greenhealth, Pharmaceutical Waste
- Sustainable Hospitals Program (SHP)
- US EPA Pacific Southwest, Region 9 - Hospital Pollution Prevention
- US EPA Partnership for Sustainable Heathcare
- Veterinary Compliance Assistance - VetCA
- Washington Department of Ecology - Pharmaceutical Waste
Hotels
Iron and Steel
- EPA Smart Sectors- Iron and Steel
- Steel Recycling Institute
- US DOE Advanced Manufacturing Office, Steel
Janitorial
Laboratories and Schools
- CampusERC (Campus Environmental Resource Center)
- Cool Campus! A How-To Guide for College and University Climate Action Planning
- The Educational Facilities Professional's Practical Guide to Reducing the Campus Carbon Footprint
- Harvard's Commitments to Sustainability
- New York DEC Green Chemistry in Schools
- Pollution Prevention Strategies for College Campuses: Case Study at University of Michigan
- School waste reduction
- The Sustainable Campus
Landscaping
Local Government
Lubricants
Lumber and Wood
Machining
Marine/Shipyard
Related sector resources and associations
- Clean Marina Initiative
- EPA Smart Sectors- Ports and Maritime Transportation
- Green Marina Education and Outreach Project
- Ocean Conservancy Good Mate: Ocean and Waterway Conservation for Boaters
- Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center-- Mitigating Zinc in Boatyards
- U.S. Coast Guard
Metal Finishing
- Baseline Self-Assessment for Metal Sectors
- Minnesota Technical Assistance Program - Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency for Machining and Metal Fabrication Facilities
- Minnesota Technical Assistance Program - Pollution Prevention in Metal Finishing Facilities
- Surface Technology Environmental Resource Center
Mining
Painting and Coating
- Green Seal Standard for Paints, Coatings, Stains, and Sealers (GS-11)
- Green Seal Standard for Recycled Latex Paint (GS-43)
- Minnesota Technical Assistance Program Painting & Wood Finishing page
- Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center-- Spray Painting Efficiency Training (STAR & NESHAP)
- Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center-- Bilingual Spray Efficiency Training (Spanish & English)
- Pollution Prevention in Paint Stripping & Removal
- US EPA Outdoor Air, Painting and Coating Operations
Pesticides
- Ag Container Recycling Council
- National Pesticide Information Center
- Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP)
Petroleum Refining
Pharmaceuticals
Plastics
Printing and Photoprocessing
- Design for the Environment Flexographic Printing Partnership
- Design for the Environment Gravure Printing Partnership
- Minnesota Technical Assistance Program - Pollution Prevention & Energy Efficiency for Printers
- Sustainable Green Printing Partnership
Pulp and Paper
- EPA Smart Sectors- Forestry, Wood and Paper Products
- Green Seal Standard for Coated Printing Paper (GS-10)
- Green Seal Standard for Food Service Packaging (GS-35)
- Green Seal Standard for Paper Products Used for Food Preparation (GS-18)
- Green Seal Standard for Printing and Writing Paper (GS-7)
- Green Seal Standard for Sanitary Paper Products (GS-1)
Recreation
- Green Sports Alliance
- Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center-- Stormwater Pollution Prevention for Sports Facilities
Recycling
Related sector resources and associations
- Ag Container Recycling Council
- American Reusable Textiles Association
- Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association
- Beneficial Use Portal
- Carpet America Recovery Effort
- End of Life Vehicle Solutions
- National Center for Electronics Recycling
- Recycler's World
- Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART)
- Steel Recycling Institute
Retail
Rubber
Solvents/Cleaning
- Green Seal Standard for Cleaning and Degreasing Agents (GS-34)
- Green Seal Standard for Floor-Care Products for Industrial and Institutional Use (GS-40)
- Green Seal Standard for Industrial and Institutional Cleaners (GS-37)
- Green Seal Standard for Laundry Care Products for Household Use (GS-48)
- Green Seal Standard for Laundry Care Products for Industrial and Institutional Use (GS-51)
- Green Seal Standard for Soaps, Cleansers, and Shower Products (GS-44)
- Green Seal Standard for Cleaning Products for Household Use (GS-8)
- Green Seal Standard for Cleaning Products for Industrial and Institutional Use (GS-37)
- Green Seal Standard for Specialty Cleaning Products for Household Use (GS-52)
- Green Seal Standard for Specialty Cleaning Products for Industrial and Institutional Use (GS-53)
- Less Toxic Alternatives in Solvent Applications
- Safer Choice
- Substitutes in Cleaning Solvents
Stone/Clay/Glass/Concrete
- Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association
- EPA Smart Sectors- Cement
- EPA Smart Sectors- Concrete
- US DOE Advanced Manufacturing Office, Glass
Textiles/Textile Services
- American Reusable Textiles Association
- Carpet America Recovery Effort
- Pollution Prevention Infohouse - Searchable Database
- Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART)
Transportation
- Clean School Bus
- EPA Smart Sectors- Ports and Maritime Transportation
- pedbikeinfo.org, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
- National Transportation Safety Board
- Transportation and Air Quality (EPA)
- U.S. Department of Transportation
Used Oil