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Earthster. The Sustainability Consortium. The Sustainability Consortium® (TSC®) is an organization of diverse global participants that work collaboratively to build a scientific foundation that drives innovation to improve consumer product sustainability.

The Sustainability Consortium

We develop transparent methodologies, tools, and strategies to drive a new generation of products and supply networks that address environmental, social, and economic imperatives. TSC® advocates for a credible, scalable, and transparent process and system. The organization boasts over 90 members from all corners of business employing over 8.5 million people and whose combined revenues total over $2.4 trillion. The Sustainability Consortium is jointly administered by Arizona State University and University of Arkansas with additional operations at Wageningen University in The Netherlands and Nanjing University in China.

Vision Mission. Research Grant Programs & Fundraising. Grants and Fellowship Information. Environmental Education Grants. The purpose of the Environmental Education Model Grants Program is to provide money to support environmental education projects that increase the public's awareness about environmental issues and provide them with the skills to take responsible actions to protect the environment.

Environmental Education Grants

Since 1992, EPA has received between $2 and $3 million in grant funding per year and has awarded more than 3,500 grants. Under this program EPA seeks grant proposals from eligible applicants to support environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers, and citizens. This grant program provides financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques, and that will serve as models that can be replicated in a variety of settings. 2013 EE Model Grants Solicitation Notice (PDF) - This is provided for reference purposes only.

National Funding Assistance Program: Grants & Funding. Working Together for Cleaner Air FY 2013 Request For Proposals (Closed) This funding opportunity is now closed.

National Funding Assistance Program: Grants & Funding

EPA announced a $9 million funding opportunity for the National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program on May 9, 2013, and accepted proposals through June 25, 2013. EPA anticipates that evaluations and selections will be completed by August 31, 2013, at which time applicants will be notified of their status. Supporting Information for RFP Eligible Applicants The following United States entities are eligible to apply for these grants: Environmental Information Exchange Network & Grant Program. The Environmental Information Exchange Network (or Exchange Network) is an Internet-based system used to exchange environmental and health data among EPA, states, tribes and territories, and other partners.

Environmental Information Exchange Network & Grant Program

The Exchange Network allows EPA and its partners to communicate with each other across the Internet. Partners can send and receive environmental data using Nodes. EPA’s Node on the Exchange Network is called the Central Data Exchange. Upon agreement, partners enter their data into Data Exchange Templates to ensure data is standardized. Schemas help define how data should be entered so that information is presented clearly and consistently from all partners.

Environmental Grantmakers Association. Environment & Conservation Grants : About the Foundation — The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Startups. Reddit: the voice of the internet. Quora. Email Marketing Software & Email Marketing Services from AWeber. Email Marketing Solutions from Constant Contact. LCA. The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. LCA Links! - Links to LCA topics found on the web. LCA Digital Commons : National Agricultural Library. National Agricultural Library. U.S. Life Cycle Inventory Database Home Page. Golisano Institute of Sustainability.

Industry Outreach Industrial Training GIS offers education and training programs to industry that: Enable companies to incorporate proven sustainable production practices in their operations Answer today's most pressing business and technology questions regarding sustainable production Increase employee confidence Teach employees and organizations vital new sustainable production skills Our training programs are customized to directly benefit a specific business, but pricing is competitive with public seminars.

Golisano Institute of Sustainability

The GIS team of instructors is comprised of both in-house staff and RIT faculty members, expert trainers, and experienced business practitioners who adapt their knowledge to address real-world challenges. Training delivery options include: On location at GIS On-site at your company Online via interactive or static e-learning Click here for a list of GIS' Advanced Training and Education Program offerings. Direct Assistance. Resilience.eng.ohio-state. Environment.

"I want Chicago to be the greenest city in the world, and I am committed to fostering opportunities for Chicagoans to make sustainability a part of their lives and their experience in the city. " -- Mayor Emanuel The City of Chicago is a leader of innovative environmental initiatives, and sustainability is a key focus of Chicago’s policies.

From the Chicago Climate Action Plan's broad leadership to the City's targeted energy efficiency investments, Chicago is integrating sustainability in the places residents work, live, learn, and play while preparing for a resilient future. Creating a green, sustainable city requires hard work, cooperation and a commitment from local government as well as every individual, business and institution in the city. Learn more about what the City is doing and what you can do by exploring the links below, by signing up for the monthly Chicago Sustainability E-News and by following us on Twitter. Untitled Document. We are Students for Ecological and Environmental Development at Northwestern University, and we promote advocacy, education and service on campus, around Chicago, and across the globe.

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Please use the menubar to browse links to learn more about SEED, our events and other resources. No matter what your interests, if you want to learn more about SEED, meet other friendly and passionate students or get involved please come to our general meetings on Tuesdays at 9pm in the Arch Room at Norris. You can also look for other events on our calendar below or email us with questions or to request a meeting. Always feel free to contact us at nuseed@gmail.com, and you can reach out to any individual exec member by finding their email on the leadership team page. ECO - Home. Sustainability at Northwestern: Northwestern University. Engineers for a Sustainable World - NU. Research - Program in Environmental Policy & Culture - Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, Northwestern University. UNEP SETAC Life Cycle Initiative. Seeds4Green. UNEP SETAC Life Cycle Initiative. Site on LCA Tools, Services and Data -

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