Green Business Best Practices- Resource Links
Recycling:
50 quick tips you can implement and pass on to others to become more environmentally conscious-
Webpage for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection- MassDEP
A State wide organization promoting recycling- MassRecycle
Salem Transfer Station:
Swampscott Road., 978-745-0226
Water conservation:
Mass Water Resources Authority (MWRA; a good water conservation resource even if you’re not covered by them)- www.mwra.com
North Shore TMA:
Energy-efficient/ green building resources:
Energy Audits/ Assessment:
Smart power strips; timer switches:
Air sealing products:
Third-party window ratings/ resources:
CFL resources:
Sources of supply:
Energy Star buying guides:
BuildingGreen’s online GreenSpec materials database:
Federal Trade Commission Guide to Environmental Marketing Claims:
3rd Party product certifications:
Construction Waste Management:
Boston Building Materials Resource Center- www.bostonbmrc.org (Donate new, left-over materials; non-profit; see also Habitat for Humanity)
Drywall recycling:
Financing and incentives:
Directories of green building professionals:
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