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Niagara Conservation

With a 33-year history of quality, Niagara Conservation Corporation has earned its reputation as the premier resource for water and energy conservation products engineered to maximize efficiency while still maintaining optimal performance.
Niagara’s commitment to conservation and quality extends to its vast product line, including: the revolutionary Stealth UHET 0.8GPF toilet, Niagara Flapperless low-flow toilets, a complete line of showerheads and faucet aerators with patented pressure compensator, high-efficiency lighting products and various weatherization materials.

CORE USA

CORE USA is a consortium of certified sustainability professionals pursuing environmental, cultural, economic and social sustainability through training, consulting, and project management in conservation and restoration. Our target market includes individuals, families, community organizations, governments and the professionals who serve them. CORE USA’s certifications include (but are not limited to) Building Performance Institute (BPI) Affiliate Organization; Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Home Energy Rating Company; US Green Building Council (USGBC) Member Organization; USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Advanced Professional (LEED AP), National Association of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) solar consultants, Building Material Reuse Association deconstruction trainers and contractors, National Association of Realtors, Community Associations Institute, and many more. CORE USA is highly mobile with members and clients in ten US states and growing… We are your one-stop shop for identifying and eliminating barriers to sustainability.

Tera Green Energy, LLC

Tera Green Energy is an industry leader when it comes to providing cost-effective energy saving solutions. Our mission is to provide high quality products that focuses on helping homeowners bring down their cost of living by reducing electric bills, increasing energy efficiency and allowing homeowners and their families to live more comfortably. We are committed to being known for offering professional, dependable and reliable protection to homeowners for better energy efficiency. We provide Home Energy Audit Services, (Certified Home Energy Efficiency Auditor)Authorized Green Energy Barrier Dealer of Dallas, TX. Attic VentilationCellulose Value Insulation and Weatherization & Caulking services.

Eartheaded Inc.

Eartheaded is an advocate for environmental and social awareness using products and partnerships to support social causes, raise social awareness and promote sustainability in all areas with all people and the planet. We don’t just want to save the planet, we want to save ourselves. Products include: 100% organic tee-shirts printed with vegetables dyes and inks, tote bags, baseball hats, and customized products. Services include project management, events management and translation services — using “green and lean processes” to ensure customer satisfaction and a respect for the environment. Entire staff is six sigma certified.

Responsible Purchasing Network

Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) is an international network of buyers dedicated to socially responsible and environmentally sustainable purchasing. Our membership program and consulting services provide institutional purchasers with cutting edge procurement tools and resources designed to save money, conserve resources, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.

Meth Lab Cleanup, LLC

Joseph and Julie Mazzuca are the founders of Meth Lab Cleanup LLC (MLCC), an environmental firm on the forefront of the clandestine drug lab decontamination industry. MLCC leads the industry in technology development initiatives focusing on environmentally friendly applications, equipment and methodology. Recently, the past performance evaluation relied upon by the US General Services Administration rated MLCC with an overall performance rate of 94%. MLCC’s clan lab decontamination course is recognized in all states requiring contractor certification. Meth Lab Cleanup Company can be reached at (800) 959-METH (6384). More information on clandestine drug labs, regulations and training can be found at: http://www.methlabcleanup.com

Cooler Planet

Cooler Planet is the leading online destination for home an business owners researching solar projects. Along with a host of interactive online tools, resources, and news designed to help educate consumers on solar energy, Cooler Planet also offers consumers access to a free phone consultation with a member of our solar staff.

Green America’s Climate Action Program

Green America’s Climate Action Campaign brings together individuals, shareholders, and communities to pressure major polluters to take the climate crisis seriously. We also help people and businesses to reduce their carbon footprints. Use the tools below to learn more about how you can use economic power to fight climate change – and check out our featured action.

Green America

Co-op America is now Green America! New name, same mission: to harness economic power — the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace — to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. Individual members receive the National Green PagesTM, the Co-op America Quarterly, the Guide to Socially Responsible Investing (formerly the Financial Planning Handbook), and Real Money — with tips on how to save, spend, and invest your money in ways that create a more sustainable world.

Earth Day Network

Coordinates worldwide events for Earth Day 2000 and beyond. Calendar, environmental tips, clean energy campaign, organizing materials, activists network, eco-store, Grist magazine, and other resources.

A Journal of Positive Futures

Tracks the emerging movements of people around the world engaged in creating a more just, sustainable, and compassionate future. Published quarterly. Subscriptions $24/yr.

Jane Goodall Institute

Founded by renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, the Jane Goodall Institute is a global nonprofit that empowers people to make a difference for all living things. Our work builds on Dr. Goodallâ€™s scientific work and her humanitarian vision. Specifically, we seek to: Improve global understanding and treatment of great apes through research, public education and advocacy. Contribute to the preservation of great apes and their habitats by combining conservation with education and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in local communities. Create a worldwide network of young people who have learned to care deeply for their human community, for all animals and for the environment, and who will take responsible action to care for them.

A Green Footprint

Helps businesses go green by reducing consumption, increasing efficiency, making eco-friendly choices, and implementing effective environmental communications.

Access Floor Corp

Access Floor Corp
is a Manufacturer and Distributor of raised floor products used in construction projects that require under-floor HVAC, Electrical Wiring or Cabling. Our customers recognize us as the most affordable way to obtain quality raisedfloor products while maintainng a reputation for personalized customer service.

Energy Friendly

About Us

Home Performance Washington is a membership organization which brings together residential energy professionals and service providers, conservation programs, educational institutions and other stakeholders to fight climate change and foster economic development by enabling a highly effective whole-house energy retrofit industry in Washington State.

Earthbound Services, LLC

“Best information on permitting and design of alternative wastewater systems in Vermont.” Also installation of micro-hydro systems.

NativeEnergy, Inc.

NativeEnergy is a climate solutions pioneer and recognized leader in the US carbon market, offering services that reduce carbon emissions to fight, global warming. In the latest North American survey of top providers (COPEM,Oct08), NativeEnergy ranked #1. Since 2001, we have used our distinctive â€œhelp buildâ€ model to support the construction of new wind farms, other renewable generators and carbon reduction projects. NativeEnergy offers its customers carbon-solutions consulting services and carbon offsets and renewable energy credits (RECs).

Bayou Preservation Association

The Bayou Preservation Association is a citizens’ group whose mission is to “protect and restore the richness and diversity of our waterways”. BPA facilitates collaborative projects and public awareness about the region’s streams and bayous in order to foster watershed management, conservation, and recreation along Houston’s defining natural resource.

Buffalo Bayou Partnership

In 1984 Houston Mayor Kathy Whitmire appointed a task force to study Buffalo Bayou and to develop a realistic strategy for its development. The result of the task forceâ€™s two-year effort was the Buffalo Bayou Master Plan, published in 1986. In addition to outlining conceptual redevelopment designs for Buffalo Bayou, the task force proposed the establishment of a non-profit authority to implement its recommendations. Created in 1986, the Buffalo Bayou Partnership is a coalition of civic, environmental, governmental and business representatives whose director nominees are confirmed by the Mayor of Houston and Harris County Judge. The 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation is responsible for developing and facilitating improvements to the Buffalo Bayou greenway system.
In the past seven years, the Partnership has raised and leveraged over $45 million for improvements along a 10-mile stretch of Buffalo Bayou from Shepherd Dr. to the Turning Basin. These improvements have included a 20-year master plan, Buffalo Bayou and Beyond, three miles of trails east of downtown, Sesquicentennial Park, the North Side Trail, and the purchase of over 35 acres of land in the East End for park lands.

Citizens’ Environmental Coalition

CEC is an information clearinghouse and communications network for environmental issues in the Houston / Galveston, Texas, area. We serve the public by bringing many diverse groups together to build awareness and stimulate discussion about environmental issues in the region. Our programs include forums that give a balanced perspective on environmental issues and information vehicles that enhance understanding.

Keep Houston Beautiful

Keep Houston Beautiful is the city’s leading organization in beautification, litter reduction and recycling education. For 30 years, Keep Houston
Beautiful has been reaching out to all segments of our community to educate and empower individuals to take greater responsibility for beautifying and enhancing Houston’s environment. Each year’s successes have created a cleaner and healthier city for all Houstonians.

Econetworking (formerly Environmentality, Inc.)

Nationally respected econetworker Brandi Clark connects people, information, and resources. Econetworking: promoting healthy, sustainable living, business, and community. Green business, event, marketing, and career consultant. Public speaker and writer.

20/20 Enterprises, Inc.

“Kill-A-Watt~Home” an employee energy efficiency program. “Eco-Scavenger Hunt” for employers. Green Fundraisers — 100%+ profit margins. Environmental trade show assistance. “Queen-of-Green.”

Integrated Waste Solutions Inc

The history of Integrated Waste Solutions started in 1998. Integrated Waste Solutions is officially certified and affiliated by the Apt Assoc. of Greater Philadelphia, the BOMA, General Building Contractors Assoc., Independent Haulerâ€™s Alliance, National Solid Waste Management Assoc. and, Wastec.
Our specialities include Commercial Waste Services, Compactor & Baler Rentals, Construction & Demolition Clean-up, Recycling, Dumpster Rolloff Services (10 – 40cy), and Waste Reduction Programs. Emergency service is available.

Bullfrog Films, inc.

The nation’s leading distributor of videos and DVDs about the environment and related social justice issues.

Energy Cooperative

Non-profit member-owned energy supplier providing biodiesel, heating oil, bioheating oil, and 100% renewable electricity to thousands of residential, commercial, and municipal members in the Philadelphia area.

Bonneville Environmental Foundation

A nonprofit committed to leaving the Earth cleaner than we started. We sell Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), funding river restoration and renewable energy projects.

Aeolus Filter Corp

Aeolus Filter Corp. manufactures and sells high quality filtration products, primarily for the HVAC industry in North America.

Go Green Environmental, LLC

We are a full service environmental contracting company. Our company is owned and managed by professionals who have been intimately involved with all phases of environmental contracting. We specialize in homeowner septic and cesspool maintenance, repair and installations, failed system rehabilitation, storm water issues, high pressure sewer jetting, soil testing and remediation just to name a few. We offer a one of a kind monthly maintenance program for your homes wastewater management. We offer “worry free” monthly maintenance programs to manage restaurant grease trap waste. We can handle any environmental issue you may have from phase 1 or 2 inspections and testing to complete on site remediations. We remove buried oil and storage tanks. As previously stated, we are concerned about our environment and take every measure to assure it is protected when we are called.

Central Park Conservancy

The mission of the Central Park Conservancy is to restore, manage, and enhance Central Park in partnership with the public.
The Conservancy aspires to build a great organization that sets the standard for and spreads the principles of world-class park management â€” emphasizing environmental excellence â€” to improve the quality of open space for the enjoyment of all New Yorkers.
The Conservancy is committed to sustaining this operating model to provide a legacy for future generations of Central Park users.

Island Resources

Island Resources is a customer driven environmental services company providing resource collection, transportation logistics, and recycling solutions with a goal towards achieving Zero Waste.

ETS Energy Store, LLC

ETS Energy stands for Energy Efficiency, Transportation and Sustainability. Purchase products from us that shift your energy to a cleaner way of life.

Chemenergy

Industrial Water Treatment

Las Vegas Green Energy

We specialize in led lights, solar, wind and Eco friendly products. Anything from AC units to water efficient shower heads and help people understand how they can save money and help keep our planet green. We are not some big company who is just trying to jump on the “Go Green” ban wagon to get rich fast. We care about our planets future and want to make sure we get our clients the best product for there application.

We are based out of las Vegas NV. we are working on a solar set up on a high school and will be one of the first done in Vegas.

ConservAction

FARM – Farm Animal Reform Movement

FARM (Farm Animal Rights Movement) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public-interest organization promoting vegan, plant-based diets to save animals, protect the environment, and improve health. We operate from the nation’s capital and work through our Compassionate Activist Network (CAN) with volunteers in all 50 states and two dozen other countries.

Clean Currents, LLC

It’s easy to offset your carbon footprint for your home or work with us. We’re a company that not only sells green, but lives green.

Elysian Energy, LLC

Supplying information that helps enhance a home’s efficiency, comfort and value. Our motto: Lower Bills ~ Lower Impact ~ Higher Value.

Cornerstone Environmental Tech., Inc.

blackEnergy

An organizer of energy buying groups that help people use their utility bills to support black communities.

EcoChamber.com

The EcoChamber is the first global green chamber of commerce dedicated to helping organizations create and implement sustainable business practices while counseling them on how to make sound and profitable business decisions driven by the new â€œGreen Economyâ€.

CarbonWise

CarbonWise is a enterprise class Energy Management and Reporting solution for PCs in a corporate network. CarbonWise reduces PC energy consumption by powering down/hibernating PCs when they are not in use. Additionally CarbonWise provides detailed reporting of the actual savings, across departments or the entire corporate.

Environ Technology LLC

Waste gas odor and air purification systems, sewer and septic gas, municipal lift stations, schools, and restaurant grease traps. Fungus, bacteria nad odor removing systems

New England Smart Energy Group, LLC

As a qualified vendor to the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF), and CT utilities; the New England Smart Energy Group, is dedicated to offering customers a wide range of ‘Energy’ related services, for homes and businesses, paid for… by the CEEF & CT Utilities, rebates, discounts & tax deductions! We focus on performing energy audits and assessments and implementing simple, inexpensive solutions that can dramatically reduce your energy bills. If you are a GBB member in CT, we can help you with your “Energy Plan”, based on GBB Initiative #277 – Develop an Energy Conservation Policy, for free.

Alternatives for Simple Living

“Equips people of faith to challenge consumerism, live justly, and celebrate responsibly (especially Christmas). Sustainability for all God’s creation.” DVD and print resources about voluntary simplicity.

eco-officiency

Green organizing services available for individuals and organizations to make their workplace a “paperless” office by utilizing their electronic systems more efficiently.

Ballantine Environmental Resources, Inc.

Local and national environmental interpretive exhibit design, planning, writing, and illustration. Specializing in environmental education, wetland science, and open space planning.

MileHiGreen.com

MileHiGreen.com, a online monthly magazine focused on green and sustainable living in Metro Denver and Colorado. The magazine features green business listings, local green profiles on organizations and individuals, articles on products made in Colorado, tips on how to be green, global green news, local green events and much more.

Enlightened Play

Enlightened Play!Ã¯Â¿Â½ produces high-quality, family-friendly products that appeal to one’s desire to give back; to create a more sustainable environment; and to protect and nurture the planet. EcoRanch is a game of strategy based on inner and social awareness that teaches young people about the carbon footprint they leave on the planet and we give them alternatives to day to day choice they make in life to leave a cleaner, healthier, and happier planet.

The Paulownia Tree Company

Since 1997, The Paulownia Tree Company has been growing these amazing fast-growing flowering shade trees. Your trees will blossom the third spring with lovely edible flowers that are great in salads!
Plant your tree in full sun and watch it grow 12-15 feet its first year! When mature, the decorative or ornamental Paulownia Kawakamii tree reaches a height of 30 ft. in 3 years, and the Paulownia Fortunei and Paulownia Elongata trees, reach a mature height of 75 ft. in 10 years!

Recycled Ink Pens

Beyond Compliance, LLC

Helping industry transition from a regulatory compliance model to one of sustainability, focusing on improved performance and reduced costs while exceeding compliance standards. Specializes in EMS, ISO 14001, environmental compliance auditing, environmental training, environmental permitting, and pollution prevention.

Balanced Footprint

Balanced Footprint markets carbon offsets to consumers and small businesses, then in turn, purchases equal amounts from verified carbon reducing projects. Our products, purchases and practices are verified and audited by Green-e.

Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALL

Creates, strengthens, and connects local business networks dedicated to building strong “local living economies” that sustain community life, natural life, and long-term economic viability.

Discover Flooring

We offer residential and commercial flooring. Sisal, jute, seagrass and 100% biodegradable carpets. Bamboo floors, cork, hardwood floors. Milk Paint products, pure tung oil and more!

GreenNurture

The GreenNurture mission is to provide the most revolutionary turn-key solution for organizations to achieve their sustainability goals by using the power of the web to unlock their most valuable resource – the collective intelligence of their people – to resolve the challenges in “going green” and realize positive yields in full-cost accounting.

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In an effort to do our part in sustaining the environment ASME’s going green! Running a janitorial company faces a unique set of challenges when going green. It has become our policy to try it out in our office first, and if it works, we’ll introduce it to our clients.

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