Other Organizations
Alliance to Save Energy
Energy Saving Tips for Schools
American Nurses Association. Green Meeting Guide (PDF - To view PDF file, download Adobe Reader)
The goal of a “Green” meeting is to reduce or eliminate the use of toxic materials, to reduce the amount of solid waste generated by the meeting, and to save water, energy, and money.
ANA The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health
Nurses and the Environment
Austin Sustainable Communities
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Ecological Footprint Quiz
This Ecological Footprint Quiz estimates how much productive land and water you need to support what you use and what you discard. After answering 15 easy questions you'll be able to compare your Ecological Footprint to what other people use and to what is available on this planet.
Green Guide for Health Care
Health Care Without Harm
International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health
International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health is a freely accessible online journal (though you must register to view full text). The journal covers a very wide range of issues, all on the topic of environmental health promotion and disease prevention.
National Recycling Coalition
The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) is a national non-profit advocacy group with members that span all aspects of waste reduction, reuse and recycling in North America. Founded in 1978 as an IRS tax exempt 501 (c) (3) organization, NRC’s objective is to eliminate waste and promote sustainable economies through advancing sound management practices for raw materials in North America. We host an Annual Congress & Expo each year in a different city to bring our members along with interested parties together for several days of outstanding educational and networking opportunities.
Practice Greenhealth
Practice Greenhealth is the nation’s leading membership and networking organization for institutions in the healthcare community that have made a commitment to sustainable, eco-friendly practices.
Public Citizen
Public Citizen is a national non-profit public interest organization concerned with environmental enforcement policies, global warming, promoting renewable/clean energy, product safety, nuclear safety, medical safety, auto safety/quality, pesticide safety and other issues.
Texas Campaign for the Environment
TCE is a non-partisan, non-profit citizens' organization that focuses on local and state issues. TCE has organized award-winning campaigns to protect our public health in Texas. Polls consistently show Texans support policies to protect the environment and our quality of life; TCE works to give Texans the opportunity to channel that support into action.
University of Texas Campus Environmental Center Commerial Links
Visit the site for a list of a of green local nonprofits and local businesses.