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Key Steps: Adopting a Sustainability Program
Sustainability Links
Design and Materials
Environmental Purchasing Guide
DEQ's guide to environmentally preferable purchasing.EPA's Design for the Environment
EPA's Design for the Environment (DfE) works in partnership with industry to reduce risk to people and the environment by empowering companies to select safer chemicals and technologies. DfE also allows products to carry its logo if they are protective of health and the environment.EPA's Sustainable Futures Initiative
Tools to help companies identify potentially risky chemicals early in the development process and reduce risk by finding safer substitutes and/or processes.Forest Stewardship Council
The FSC logo is the internationally recognized symbol for businesses that are interested in purchasing forest products that benefit the environment.Greener Design
Features information for the following categories: design and innovation, packaging, materials, and green chemistry.
Manufacturing
EPA's Lean Manufacturing and the Environment
Contains a business model and proven methods to help eliminate waste.Green Biz
Contains resources for businesses on resource efficiency, design and packaging, energy and climate, and more.Green Suppliers Network
Helps small and medium-sized manufacturers stay competitive and profitable while reducing their impacts on the environment.
Distribution
EPA Smart Ways
The SmartWay Transport Partnership is a voluntary collaboration between EPA and the freight industry designed to promote a more efficient transportation future by adopting fuel-saving strategies that increase profits and reduce emissions.Reusable Packaging Guide
DEQ's guide to reusable packaging.State of Utah's Clean Fuels Program
Includes information on the Clean Fuel Vehicle Grant and Loan Program and Clean Fuel Vehicle Tax Credit.
Use and Disposal
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Carbon Disclosure Project is an independent, not-for-profit organization providing tools for companies to measure and disclose greenhouse gas emissions.The Clean Washington Center
This Web site, hosted by the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, provides tools to help recyclers, reclaimers, and manufacturers develop new recycled content products and markets.Clear Carbon
Provides resources for businesses to measure and manage their carbon footprint.EPA's Climate Leaders Program
An EPA industry-government program that provides tools to businesses to help them complete an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions, set reduction goals, and report progress toward meeting their goals.EPA's How to Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
Carbon Calculator includes three components of company-wide Greenhouse Gas inventory: 1) Direct emissions from onsite combustion and mobile sources, 2) Indirect emissions from purchased electricity and steam, and 3) Optional emissions from product transport, employee business travel and employee commuting.EPA's WasteWise Program
The WasteWise Program provides tools and resources for reducing solid waste.Recycling Electronics Responsibly
DEQ's Web page on recycling electronics.
Infrastructure (Envelope: Buildings, Equipment, and Grounds)
Choose Clean Air
Provides a list of choices that individuals can make to improve air quality.Department of Energy's Industrial Technologies Program
The Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) leads the national drive to reduce energy intensity and carbon emissions by changing the way industry uses energy.Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)
EPEAT is a system to help purchasers select desktop and laptop computers and monitors based on their environmental attributes.Energy's Star Portfolio
Portfolio Manager is an interactive energy management tool that allows you to track and assess energy and water consumption across your entire portfolio of buildings in a secure online environment.EPA's Energy Star
Energy Star is the government-backed symbol for energy efficient products and practices, including guidelines for earning an Energy Star rating for commercial buildings.EPA's Energy Star: Buy Products that Make a Difference
Provides software for computer power management.Rocky Mountain Power
Becoming more energy efficient is an effective way for your business to save money.TravelWise
Provides strategies for employers, commuters, non-work travelers, and mass transit users to help reduce energy use, reduce congestion, and improve air quality.Utah Transit Authority
Provides transit schedules and carpool information.
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