Products, Materials & ConsultingCalifornia Integrated Waste Management Board CIWMB has information on the recycled content of construction materials. Ecological Architectural Resource Guide Like GreenSpec, this is a great resource for architects, designers and others sourcing Green Building materials. Organized in the 16-division CSI format, and contains brief, informative overviews of the issues in each category. Somewhat more relevant to us here on the West Coast, though in need of an update. Forest Certification Resource Center An excellent resource for identifying certified products, comparing certification systems and suppliers. The Green Fusion Design Center is a unique retail store, gallery and education center featuring green building materials and natural home furnishings, a book store, and a marketing galley for our partners, products, and services. For both the novice and profession green builder, we are here to offer products and information for creating healthier environments - commercial and residential. GreenHomeGuide is a community-based resource for advice, inspiration, and information about environmentally sound home remodeling. We connect green building experts with each other, and with homeowners who want to green their own homes. The passion and expertise of the green building community is shared on the Guide, making it a one-stop resource for hard-to-find advice, inspiration, and information about green building projects, products, and services. The team at GreenSage is committed to sustainability. The word sustainable refers to energy efficient, non-toxic, recycled, reclaimed, naturally resourced or biodegradable building materials and methods. GreenSage brings together the many elements of our industry and connects them into one community. You can find reliable information about the issues we face concerning our built environments. You can learn about sustainable materials, quickly locate professional assistance in your area and easily connect with resellers to recycle materials, enabling you to easily make informed choices that best meet your own needs and projects. GreenSpec Directory A great resource for architects, designers and others looking for Green Building materials. Organized in the 16-division CSI format. The ReUse People reduces the solid waste stream and changes the way the built environment is renewed by salvaging building materials and distributing them for reuse. Sonoma County Waste Management Agency runs a program called SonoMax, a free service helping local businesses find reuse and recycling opportunities for materials typically discarded, such as empty containers or manufacturing by-products. They publish a quarterly flier of Available Materials and Wanted Materials, which is also available online. StopWaste.Org is the Alameda County Waste Management Authority and the Alameda County Source Reduction and Recycling Board operating as one public agency. A great resource for information about green building and waste reduction. |
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