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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
 Sustainable Purchasing
Greenpeace's June 2008 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)
 Green House Gases (GHG)
Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) impact calculation tools
U.S. Climate Technology Cooperation Gateway - Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
Idle Free BC
New report offers guidance on carbon offsets
Turning the Corner - Canada's Offset System for Greenhouse Gases - A guide for Protocol Developers
Meeting BC's Targets - A report from the BC Climate Action Team - July 2008
 Energy
Increased Incentives for BC Hydro Product Incentive Program
LED Technology saves energy, attracts shoppers to retail windows
 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)
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