Green Chemistry | Ramblings of a Green Chemist

February 17 2012

Links, Videos, Organizations, Books, Journals and Other Green Chemistry Related Resources

Ackowledgements: April Hanks, CHM230 Fall 2011 CGCC student

UNIVERSITIES LEADING/PARTICIPATING IN GREEN CHEMISTRY

University of Alabama Center for Green Manufacturing

Energy an Enivironmental Research Center, at University of North Dakota provides multidisciplinary research and development of innovative energy and environmental technologies for the protection of air, water and soil.

WWF's Global Toxic Initiative This World Wildlife Fund site explores the effects of toxic chemicals on the planet, and shows how to reduce reliance on these harmful substances.

GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES/ORGANIZATIONS

American Chemical Society

American Chemistry Council

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy is dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.

American Petroleum Institute

Advancing Green Chemistry

Beyond Benign

Beyond Pesticides Features pesticide fact sheets, action alerts and information on what to do in a pesticide emergency.

Biomimicry Institute

Center for Livable Future promotes policies to protect health, the environment and sustainable living.

ChemWeb

ChemPower

Clean Water Network is an alliance of over 1000 organizations working to protect our nation's water resources.

Conservation International promotes biodiversity conservation in endangered ecosystems worldwide.

Council for Chemical Research

Department of Energy The DOE promotes efficiency in energy use, diversity in energy sources, a stronger economy, improved environmental quality and a secure national defense.

The Environmental Council of the States Contains a searchable database Innovation and Sustainability in the States (funded by EPA). The database consists of projects on energy efficiency, smart growth, pollution prevention, multi-media permitting and inspections, consolidated reporting, small business assistance, and eco-efficiency.

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy “OEERE” agency works to develop renewable, cost-effective & efficient energy technologies.

EPA Green Chemistry EPA primarily promotes the prestigious Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. In addition, the EPA also supports green chemistry through projects and programs, including educational activities and research and development. See what EPA describe as a ‘qualifying technology toward a greener future’… Explore this agency’s website sectioned on green chemistry.

GreenPeace uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and force solutions.

Green Map promotes sustainability using map making.

Green Chemistry Network

GreenerChoices Consumers Union's online shopping guide is packed with tips, recommendations and rating charts to help you make environmentally friendly purchases.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Provides a definitive assessment of the causes and predicted consequences of global warming. The IPCC website includes a calendar of events and an archive of speeches and official documents.

International Atomic Energy Agency Cooperates with partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful nuclear technologies.

International Fund for Animal Welfare Works to improve animal welfare, prevent animal cruelty and abuse, protect wildlife and provide animal rescue around the world.

North American Association for Environmental Education helps others learn about environment.

Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics What OPPT does… OPPT manages programs under the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Pollution Prevention Act. Under these laws, EPA evaluates new and existing chemicals and their risks, and finds ways to prevent or reduce pollution before it gets into the environment. We also manage a variety of environmental stewardship programs that encourage companies to reduce and prevent pollution. OPPT implements the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Pollution Prevention Act.

Programs and projects managed by the Office of Science Coordination and Policy

Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse
Hotlines, clearinghouses, dockets, libraries and other information sources about TSCA and chemicals
Requirements for Importing and Exporting Chemicals

Rainforest Action Network Campaigns for rainforests and their inhabitants through grassroots organizing, education and nonviolent direct action. Visit the website to find rainforest facts and links.

Rachel Carson Council This organization works to clarify pesticide dangers and bring alternative pest controls to the public's attention. Includes actions you can take to help reduce pesticide use and links to other pesticide resources.

Safer Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing Initiative The goals of the Safer Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing Initiative [SNNI] are to develop new nanomaterials and nanomanufacturing approaches that pose little or no harm to human health or the environment.

Smart Communities Network Through sustainable development success stories, slideshows and articles, this U.S. Department of Energy website offers ideas for improving sustainability in your community.

Society of the Plastics Industry

Society of Environmental Journalists is a membership group of print and broadcast journalists as well as educators and students. SEJ's purpose is to enable journalists to better inform the public about critical issues concerning the environment.

Southern Environmental Law Center is the only environmental organization dedicated solely to protecting the natural resoures of the southeastern United States.

Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance works to protect the magnificent canyon country and unspoiled public lands surrounding Utah's prized national parks.

The Green Guide National Geographic's website provides news and advice about product choices and daily practices that are better for health and the environment.

National Green Pages Popular directory of thousands of environmentally and socially responsible businesses, products and services.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) NREL is a federal laboratory that researches alternative energy sources.

The Natural Step A nonprofit environmental education organization working to build an ecologically and economically sustainable society through a scientific framework which encourages businesses, communities, governments and individuals to redesign their activities to reduce the use of natural resources.

Union of Concerned Scientists is dedicated to advancing responsible public policies in areas where science and technology play a critical role.

United Nations Environment Programme Acts to facilitate and promote the wise use and sustainable development of the global environment.

U.S. Chemical Safety Board A federal agency investigating chemical accidents to protect workers, the public, and the environment.

World Conservation Monitoring Center Works to promote wiser decision-making and a sustainable future by providing information on the conservation and sustainable management of the living world.

World Resources Institute Focuses on finding practical ways to protect the earth and improve people's lives.

Worldwatch Institute Works toward an environmentally sustainable and socially just society.

WWF Seeks to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by promoting biodiversity and sustainability, while minimizing pollution and consumption.

AGENCIES ON FARMING & ORGANIC FOODS

Beyond Organic On this hour-long weekly radio program, chefs, authors and environmental experts discussing organic food and organic farming.

Food and Water Watch

CHEMICAL COMPANIES

Dow Chemical Company

Dupont

Goodrich Corporation

MORE AGENCIES THAT DEAL WITH CHEMICAL THREATS AND ITS EFFECTS

The Chemical Injury Information Network An information clearinghouse on multiple chemical sensitivities.

The Chemical Scorecard The Environmental Defense Fund's online service that allows community activists to learn which chemicals are hitting and harming them where they live.

e.Hormone Provides easy-to-understand research and policy information on public health issues such as endocrine disrupting chemicals and lead exposure.

EnviroMapper This EPA tool lets you find out about toxics in your region by creating a custom map that depicts environmental information you select.

Use Envirofacts to search several EPA databases for information about environmental activities that may affect air, water, and land in the U.S.

NSF International Non-profit organization that acts as a third-party regulator of products that impact public health and the environment, including water faucets, food service equipment, and swimming pools.

Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetic Database Read the results of an Environmental Working Group study on the safety of more than 10,000 ingredients commonly used in personal care products, and use the searchable guide to see how your favorite products scored.

EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce will help you determine which fruits and vegetables have the most pesticide residues and are the most important to buy organic.

Trade Secrets This companion site to the Bill Moyers PBS special examines how chemical companies have compromised public health. Includes tips on how to protect yourself and your family from the chemicals in your home.

WWF's Global Toxic Initiative This World Wildlife Fund site explores the effects of toxic chemicals on the planet, and shows how to reduce reliance on these harmful substances.

BOOKS AND JOURNALS

Green Chemistry Journal

Wiley’s ‘Go Green’ Website

ARTICLES

Fooling with Nature Report from the PBS series Frontline about how man-made chemicals in the environment are affecting wildlife and humans.

Mercury and Wildlife At this National Wildlife Federation website, tour a virtual home to learn where mercury is found and read about how mercury moves up the food chain through bioaccumulation.

TOOLS

Green Chemistry Assistant Free web application that helps you calculate the 'greeness' of reactions.

Green Chemicals Alternatives Purchasing Wizard The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) developed the Green Chemical Alternatives Purchasing Wizard to reduce the hazardous waste profile in research labs, an effort that ultimately saves MIT, and its researchers, money while reducing hazard potentials and the burden to our environment.

GreenScreen™ First free, publicly accessible screening tool to promote the design, manufacture and use of safer chemicals.

Plastics Scorecard A new tool for identifying environmentally preferable plastics.

VIDEOS

CSB Videos on YouTube