The Resources Tab--Growing in Value

To continue where I left off in February 1’s blog, GreenWorksGov’s Resources tab is undergoing an update and reorganization to incorporate links in the blogs and make it easier for readers to find information.  The process I’m following involves re-reading every blog from the beginning.  Since November 2009, there are 120 blogs. I look for links that have staying power and currency.  In fact, almost all of them do.  This affirms my feeling that the totality of blogs, not just this week’s latest, is a useful compendium of information.  If I were to write a book, I’d would include 99% of the material covered in the blogs.  Also, the first blog is still a very good place to start for newbies.

This week’s effort results in about two dozen blog links and new additions to the Resources area of the website (found on the right-hand side of every page).  Here’s a short summary of what’s new under each of the main categories:

Ramp up your knowledge of the big picture, check out the Planet Green pages on the Discovery Channel’s website

http://www.unngosustainability.org/CSD_Definitions%20SD.htm.

The classic definition of “sustainability,” first used in a report for the United Nations in 1987.

EPA's pages are full of resources and info to green your meetings. 

Green Meetings Industry Council green meeting guidelines, linked to by EPA.

Department of Energy “Energy Savers Blog”—subscribe for latest news and info

Sample policy statement of intent to adopt sustainable business practices.

Model policy of the Oregon Lawyers for a Sustainable Future

Model sustainability policy from Oregon Attorney General  

http://ag.ca.gov/greenoffice/index.php 

Example of Internet AG website page communicating sustainable business practices as a matter of priority.

Another example of communicating to the public as well as your employees the values and goals the agency will pursue.

LexisNexis has an Environment tab under Corporate Responsibility. 

Green technology website aimed at state government  

City of Oakland’s Zero Waste program outline

CADOJWasteMgmt.pdf 

Recycling policy that is a model for other CA state agencies

The HopeLine® Program from Verizon Wireless  turns unused wireless phones into support for victims of domestic violence, and disposes wireless phones in an environmentally sound way.

The EPA will route you to this calculator which is super easy to use.  See the impacts of various papers and quantities.

http://www.telework.gov/Index.aspx 

Created by the OPM and GSA to provide agencies, employees, and managers with one-stop resources, information, guidelines to promote a successful program. 

Telework Exchange is a public/private partnership established to demonstrate the benefits of teleworking and to assist federal government employees, managers and IT professionals with the requirements involved.

Mark your calendars for Earth Day in April, Bike Month in May, and World Environment Day in June.