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TOOLS

• ATA Sustainability Program
American Trucking Association’s sustainability campaign, with 6 recommendations for reducing the carbon footprint of commercial vehicles.

• Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
A comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.

• Developing a Product LEED Guide
A primer on how to develop a marketing piece that helps to position a product for selection for a LEED project.

• EDF Paper Calculator
Online calculator of office paper carbon footprint from the Environmental Defense Fund.

• Ecolect Sustainable Materials Library
Searchable database of design materials identified by contributors as sustainable.

• eLCie System™
System for comparing life cycle assessment of similar materials and products.

• Energy Star for Retail
Retail-related information on the EPA’s Energy Star program.

• Forest Certification Resource Center
Information on forest management and product certification worldwide.

• Green Building Initiative’s Sustainability/Green Campus
Online educational programs, news, bookstore, and resources.

• Green Globe
Interactive green management tool that includes an assessment protocol, rating system, and guide for integrating environmentally friendly design into commercial buildings and then facilitates recognition of the project through third-party verification.

• GreenerBuildings
Greener World Media Inc. resource for environmentallyresponsible building development with hands-on tools, action steps, and other info.

• GreenSnapshot
Free (beta version) software to calculate your carbon emissions.

• New Resource Bank
San Francisco bank offering financial incentives for green building projects.

• PrePass
Program for commercial vehicles to bypass weigh stations to reduce fuel consumption.

• Rate It Green
Online community committed to growing the green building market through shared resources and information.

• Renewable Energy Certificate
Program for monthly purchase of renewable energy through Village Green Energy.

• Sustainable Design Forum
Online community providing news, resources, and info for sustainable design in architecture, development, and construction.

• Terminology
Glossary of green terms by the Green Design Education Initiative.