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The SmartSteps library holds articles, reports and noteworthy news items as well as links to further reading and research sites. If there is a document or website related to eco-efficiency that you think business professionals should know about, contact us at (604) 451-6575 or email us at: business_services@metrovancouver.bc.ca
 Waste Reduction
Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (CPPIC)
RCBC Recycling information
Stretch-Wrap Recycling Guide
The Best Practices Guide for At-Store Collection of Plastic Bags
Paper Calculator
2009 US Government Printing Report - A Closer Look at Costs, Habits, Policies & Opportunities for Savings
Economic Impacts of the BC Recycling Regulation Report now available
FACTSHEET: A Recycling Coordinator's Guide to Managing Compostable and Bio-Based Plastic
Paperless Express - A Paper Use Reduction Guide for Your Business from StopWaste.org
 Sustainable Purchasing
Greenpeace's September 2009 Green Electronics Guide
SC Johnson's Greenlist™ making informed choices for the environment
New surface cleaning online database to help manufacturers find safer cleaning alternatives
Green Cleaning for Schools
Sustainability Purchasing Initiative Study (July 2005)
Sustainable Purchasing Network (SPN)
Sustainable Supply Chain Logistics Guide
Green Seal Pilot Sustainability Standard for Product Manufacturers
 Green House Gases (GHG)
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) impact calculation tools
U.S. Climate Technology Cooperation Gateway - Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
Idle Free BC
Turning the Corner - Canada's Offset System for Greenhouse Gases - A guide for Protocol Developers
BC Government sets Greenhouse Gas Targets for 2012 and 2016
 Energy
Increased Incentives for BC Hydro Product Incentive Program
LED Technology saves energy, attracts shoppers to retail windows
ecoEnergy Retrofit incentive now includes larger buildings
 Other
New Study Asks: Can Globalization and Sustainablility Coexsist?
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
The "Fostering Sustainable Behaviour" Listserv
New Green Building Proposals Combat Climate Change
Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) Five Chemicals Study - a report on safer alternatives
MIT's Green Alternatives Wizard (alternatives to hazardous chemicals or processes)
Sustainable Industries Green Office Guide 2009
Environmental Claims: A Guide for industry advertisers - developed in partnership with Competition Bureau of Canada and CSA
Hemlock First Canadian Printer to Achieve Carbon Neutrality - March 24, 2009 Press Release
FACTSHEET: A Recycling Coordinator's Guide to Managing Compostable and Bio-Based Plastic
Water Conservation Planning Quick Guide - highlights some of the leading available resources that support water conservation planning including Planning Manuals and Case Studies
Water Conservation Calculator - BETA
Waterbucket - Sustainable Approaches to Integrated Water Management
David Suzuki At Work - Transform your workplace or organization into a healthier, safer place & save money in the process.
New Environmental Targets for Commercial Buildings
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