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Associations & Organizations
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
www.astm.orgAn international materials testing organization referred to by several certification programs. LEED references include: - ASTM Standard Practice E1739-95: Risk-Based Corrective Action Applied at Petroleum Release Sites - ASTM D 6245-1998: Standard Guide f ...
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Cond...
www.ashrae.orgA international trade organization. ASHRAE's handbook is used for many certification programs.
American Wind Energy Association
www.awea.orgWith over 2,500 members & advocates, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is the hub of the wind energy industry. AWEA is a national trade association representing wind power project developers, equipment suppliers, services providers, parts man ...
ASGi - Assoc of Synthetic Grass Installers
www.asgi.usArtificial grass and synthetic turf solutions have a role in water efficiency and best practices for any Landscape, Leisure Sports and Play area project! Please visit our site to learn how we are using artificial grass and synthetic turf solutions to s ...
Built Green Santa Barbara
www.builtgreensb.orgBuilt Green Santa Barbara (501c3 non-profit organization) is an environmental building program that distinguishes and promotes resource efficient development, design and construction. Green building practices go beyond energy and water conservation to inc ...
Certified Forest Products Council
www.metafore.orgNonprofit organization promoting responsible forest product buying practices. Maintains a database of wood product suppliers that they certify.
ComfortWise, Energy Efficient Homes
www.comfortwise.comCalifornia's EnergyStar Rating EZ Track Rebate System HVAC design Title 24 Compliance Code Required inspections Energy feature inspections
Edwards Executive Search
www.edwards-search.comWe specialize in finding, evaluating and presenting to our clients indisputable business leaders who have proven that they have what it takes to meaningfully improve financial results. We call it our CompleteFit executive search process; and it is designe ...
Environmental Defense Fund
www.edf.org/home.cfmEnvironmental Defense Fund was founded in 1967 by a small group of scientists. Ever since, we've relied on science to help define our policy goals. In 2002, for example, we assembled the science proving that marine protected areas boost fish populations d ...
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
A company in North America used to certify forests for sustainability. Guidelines require wood producers to abide by regional laws as well as international treaties, to respect long-term tenure and use rights on land; including the rights of indigenous pe ...
Global Wind Energy Council
We are the global wind industry trade association, providing a credible and representative forum for the entire wind energy sector at the international level. Our mission is to ensure that wind power establishes itself as one of the world’s leading energy ...
Green Label Testing Program
www.carpet-rug.org/index.cfmEstablished by the Carpet and Rug Institute to identify low-emitting carpets to consumers. LEED referenced standard for VOC's in carpets, cushions and adhesives.
Green Seal
"Green Seal is an independent, non-profit organization that strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting products and services that cause less toxic pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize ...
Organic Trade Association
www.ota.com/index.htmlThe Organic Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for the organic industry in North America. OTA's mission is to encourage global sustainability through promoting and protecting the growth of diverse organic trade.
Scientific Certification Systems Forest Conservation Pr...
www.scscertified.com/nrc/index.php/SCS developed its Forest Conservation Program in 1991 and has since emerged as a leading certifier of forest management operations and wood product manufacturers. In 1996, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accredited SCS as a certification body, enabli ...
SIS Ecolabelling: Nordic Swan ecolabel
www.svanen.nu/Default.aspx?tabName=StartPage"The Swan is the official Nordic ecolabel, introduced by the Nordic Council of Ministers. (...) The Swan's mission is to contribute to reducing the consumer burden on the environment. Using optional ecolabelling, we want to guide consumers and purchasers ...
Spanda Foundation
www.spanda.orgA Transnational NGO Learning Organization for Development and Cooperation in the areas of Culture, Education, Health, Environment, Microfinance and Research for the Sustainable Advancement of Peace, Knowledge and Understanding.
The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI)
www.gbci.orgThe Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), established in January 2008, provides third-party project certification and professional credentials recognizing excellence in green building performance and practice. GBCI administers project certificati ...