RESOURCES

We as an organization strive to keep the campus and local community connected and informed with resources for how to make your everyday life more sustainable. The links and guides below will assist you with questions you may have regarding recycling, green products, and minimizing resource usage.

Energy Conservation

SF Green Business Association’s Guide to Energy Conservation
Smart Energy Design Assistance Center - Free Energy Audits
DoE Energy Cost Calculators

ENERGY STAR Resources (from www.EnergyStar.gov)
Lighting Information
CFL Information
Guide to Energy Management
Certified Appliance and Equipment List
Business Improvement

Water Conservation

San Francisco Water Conservation Guide (download)
SF Green Business Association’s Guide to Water Conservation
Water: Use It Wisely Program - Water Conservation Tips

Waste Reduction

City of Urbana UCycle Program
City of Urbana Recycles (download)
City of Champaign Recycling Household Products Guide
EPA Recycling Program Start Guide (download)
EPA Waste Reduction Guide (download)
San Francisco Waste Minimization Guide (download)

Pollution Prevention

San Francisco Pollution Prevention Guide (download)
SF Green Business Association’s Guide to Pollution Prevention
Green Seal Certified Products
EPA Hazardous Waste Materials Guide (download)
EnergyStar Green Purchasing Guide
The Green Office: Janitorial and Office Supplies

Green Business Programs

TESTIMONIALS from Monterey Bay’s Certified Business Participants
San Francisco’s Green Business Program
Sustainable Works: Santa Monica’s Green Business Association
Bay Area Green Business Program: Being Green Rewards

Grant and Incentive Programs

Ameren’s Act On Energy Programs
DCEO State Energy Incentives

For Students

Illinois Student Environmental Coalition (ISEC)
Students for Environmental ConcernS (SECS)
University YMCA Student Programs