Here are some of the best sources for information about green cleaning and sustainability.
Alliance to Save Energy
Promotes Energy Efficiency
American Institute of Architecture Committee on the Environment (COTE)
Advocates environmental design practices
Carpet & Rug Institute
The national trade association representing the carpet and rug industry.
Good to be Green
Guide to Green Products and Professionals
GreenGuard (interior products emissions testing)
Third party certification of indoor air standards/low emitting products
Green Building Advisor
Publishes green design information
Green Building Pages, Inc.
Database of green design products
Green Seal
Independent, non-profit organization certifying environmentally responsible products and services
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Existing Building
LEED®-EB Green Building Rating System™
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC)
Programs for sustainability
Sustainable Energy Coalition
Advocate of Federal Energy Conservation Policies
The Green Power Network
The US Department of Energy
U.S. DOE and U.S. EPA — Energy Star program
Saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices
U.S. DOE Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs
Federal programs to help improve energy efficiency in commercial and residential buildings
U.S. EPA Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
Federal Program to assist in purchasing environmentally preferable products
Wisconsin Green Building Alliance (WGBA)
Wisconsin Local resources and educational programs.
