THE BUILDING BLOCKS of NEW ECONOMY WEEK

A Supplement to

GREEN COMMERCE:

Neither Business nor Politics as Usual

Glenn D. Pinder, Research Director The Center for Small Business and the Environment

January 2005

SUPPLEMENTS: THE BUILDING BLOCKS of NEW ECONOMY WEEK

INTRODUCTORY NOTE This document is an addendum to Byron Kennard’s paper, “Green Commerce: Neither Business nor Politics as Usual,” in which he lays out the basis for reframing the “economic versus environment” debate. Kennard proposes a nationwide celebration of green businesses and industries through a project tentatively called New Economy Week (NEW). The project is intended to call green commerce to the attention of the public, the press, and the nation’s political leadership. The information presented here further documents the extent and variety of (a) green commerce, and of (b) green commerce’s advocates, a network that extends throughout many diverse non-profit organizations. It was not possible to include so much information in Kennard’s proposal and still keep it reasonably brief. We’re operating without that constraint here but, even so, what we present is still only a sketch of green commerce, which is a vast new universe of economic, social, and environmental endeavor full of glittering examples. Green commerce is hard to capture or to boil down. But that’s good. This extraordinary pervasiveness and variety proves the claims that Kennard makes in his proposal. The organizations described here are ones with an evident self-interest, as we see it, in participating in NEW – the building blocks, so to speak. But this is very much a work in progress, so a disclaimer of sorts is necessary. Entries in this document have been selected at “face-value” from information provided on Websites and from other sources. They do not represent any attempt to cover the universe or to obtain a scientific sample, nor were they selected based on any specifically stated values or criteria. None of these groups have been contacted regarding this project, since we are in the seminal stage of development. We do not mean to suggest that those listed are the only suitable organizations (or events) in any of the categories. There will be others -- probably numerous others. We have repeated some of the examples from the main text of Kennard’s proposal with added data. These supplements are not meant to serve as a directory. However, with contributions of further information from many sources likely to come over the months ahead, a directory may evolve. The Center for Small Business and the Environment is simply acting as a catalyst for building a network for the development of NEW. In many of the Websites listed, you will find links that make a quest for resources practically infinite! Glenn D. Pinder Research Director Center for Small Business and the Environment

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Table of Contents

Supplement A: Green Industry Advocates ………………………………………… 3 Supplement B: Regional organizations that are potential participants in

New Economy Week (NEW) ………………………………………. 10 Supplement C: State-level organizations that are potential participants in

New Economy Week (NEW) …………………………………….. 15 Supplement D: Local organizations that are potential participants in

New Economy Week (NEW) ……………………………………… 18 Supplement E: Events and awards that may be incorporated into

New Economy Week (NEW) ……………………………………… 20 Supplement F: Green Lifestyle Businesses:

From Cradle to Grave, Literally …………………………………. 23 Supplement G: Small Business participation in

New Economy Week (NEW) …………………………………...... 26 Supplement H: Additional resources of potential interest in planning

New Economy Week (NEW) ……………………………………… 35 Green Investing Business-related Resources Professional Organizations Religious Organizations

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Supplement A: Green Industry Advocates Numerous trade and non-profit organizations provide various types of advocacy for green industries. Here’s a selection, which is barely a beginning of what’s out there: Recycling Industry Advocates

• National Recycling Coalition, Inc. (NRC), a nonprofit organization, operates programs that encourage recycling markets and economic development. NRC has 4,500 members that include many large and small businesses. The Coalition has state-wide affiliates in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. http://www.nrc-recycle.org/

NRC’s Buy Recycled Business Alliance is a special partnership with businesses of all sizes across the United States.

http://www.nrc-recycle.org/brba/index.htm

• Grassroots Recycling Network has a mission to eliminate the waste of natural and human resources -- to achieve Zero Waste. We utilize classic activist strategies to achieve corporate accountability for waste and public policies to eliminate waste, and to build sustainable communities http://www.grrn.org/

Environmental Clean-up Industry Advocates This industry is represented by numerous regional associations and business councils, among them are:

• Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC) is the regional trade association representing environmental technology and service firms in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The organization sponsors the Northwest Environmental Conference, the largest, most comprehensive environmental tradeshow in the Pacific Northwest. www.nebc.org

• Environmental Business Council of New England, Inc. (EBEE) works to enhance business and job growth of both established and emerging environmental and energy businesses. Each year, The EBEE Awards Program recognizes companies, organizations and individuals for outstanding accomplishments in the promotion of a sustainable, clean environment. www.ebc-ne.org

• Environmental Business Association of New York (EBA/NYS) works to implement

cutting edge technologies that are good for the environment and good for our economy. For example, EBA/NYS Alternative Fuel Vehicles Task Force promotes new business opportunities and emerging technologies for the production, manufacturing and distributing of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles. The Task Force encourages legislation to foster the economic growth of the alternative fuels and vehicles transportation sector. www.eba-nys.org

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• Virginia Environmental Business Council (VEBC), which represents approximately 3,200 companies, promotes the business and job growth of both established and emerging environmental companies in the Commonwealth. VEBC is a partner, along with Public Technology, Inc. and the Global Environment and Technology Foundation, in implementing Electronic Commerce for Environmental Technologies, a project enables public purchasers of environmental products and services to easily identify and locate the Virginia companies they need to meet their needs, www.vebc.org

• Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine (E2Tech) is an association of

companies, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations committed to advancing sustainable job growth, research and development, and new product commercialization. Environmental technologies have been designated as growth areas for the economy by the state of Maine. E2 Tech members such as the Center for Environmental Enterprise, the state’s oldest business incubator, helps entrepreneurs and small businesses participate in the state’s innovation-driven economic development strategy. http://www.e2tech.org/

Ecotourism Industry Advocates

• The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) is the largest and oldest ecotourism organization in the world dedicated to generating and disseminating information about ecotourism. Members number about 350 in 70 countries, including 240 businesses plus a list of individual travelers. 131 worldwide events are listed on Website in 2004.

http://www.ecotourism.org/

• GREEN GLOBE 21, developed by The World Travel & Tourism Council, was launched in 1994 as a membership program. As of 2004, there were participants in all continents and approximately 50 countries. http://www.greenglobe21.com/AboutUs.aspx

• “Green” Hotels Association is committed to encouraging, promoting, and supporting ecological consciousness in the hospitality industry. http://www.greenhotels.com/

Energy Efficiency Industry Advocates

• Alliance to Save Energy promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security. http://www.ase.org/

• American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection. http://www.aceee.org/

• Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) is a national, nonprofit organization that promotes energy-efficient products and services. http://www.cee1.org/

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Renewable Energy Advocates

• Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association of solar energy manufacturers, dealers, distributors, contractors, installers, architects, consultants, and marketers. SEIA works to expand the use of solar technologies in the global marketplace. http://www.seia.org/

• American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. ASES promotes the widespread near- and long-term use of solar energy. http://www.ases.org/

• US Fuel Cell Council (USFCC) is an industry association dedicated to fostering the

commercialization of fuel cells in the United States. UCFCC members include the world's leading fuel cell developers, manufacturers, suppliers and customers. http://www.usfcc.com/

• Geothermal Resources Council is a tax-exempt, non-profit, educational association

(501(c)(3) formed in 1970. With members in more than 20 countries, the Council serves as a focal point for continuing professional development for its members through its many outreach, information transfer, and education services. http://www.geothermal.org/

• American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) promotes wind energy as a clean source of electricity for consumers around the world. AWEA is a national trade association that represents wind power plant developers, wind turbine manufacturers, utilities, consultants, insurers, financiers, researchers, and others involved in the wind industry -- one of the world's fastest growing energy industries. http://www.awea.org/

• National Biodiesel Board (NBB) is the national trade association representing the

biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the US. It was founded in 1992 by state soybean commodity groups, who were funding biodiesel research and development programs. NBB has developed into a comprehensive industry association, which coordinates and interacts with a broad range of cooperators including industry, government, and academia. NBB's membership is comprised of state, national, and international feedstock and feedstock processor organizations, biodiesel suppliers, fuel marketers and distributors, and technology providers. http://www.biodiesel.org/

• Clean Edge, Inc. is a leading research and strategic marketing firm that helps companies,

investors, policymakers, and non-profits understand and profit from clean-energy technologies. Founded in 2000 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Joel Makower and Ron Pernick, the company is devoted to tracking and analyzing clean-energy market trends and opportunities. The company's offerings include customized research and reports; industry databases; distributed generation intelligence services; co-sponsored conferences and events; and strategic marketing services. http://www.cleanedge.com/

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Advanced Transportation Advocates

• WestStart is a non-profit organization that works with the public and private sectors to develop advanced transportation technologies and foster companies that will help clean the air, lessen our dependence on foreign oil, reduce global warming, and create jobs. The organization sponsors The Blue Sky Awards. www.weststart.org

• AltWheels hosts an annual New England alternative transportation festival whose goal is to make consumers aware of available choices, to track fleet, government and passenger decisions in New England, and to create a sustainable transportation vision for New England. http://altwheels.org/

• Center for Appropriate Transport is a non-profit organization committed to community involvement in manufacturing, using, and advocating sustainable modes of transportation. The first organization of its kind, the Center was founded in Eugene, Oregon in the fall of 1992. Since then it has established a number of projects under one roof designed to further this mission. http://www.efn.org/~cat/

Organic Food Industry Advocates

• The Organic Trade Association is the leading business association representing the organic industry in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Its more than 1200 members include growers, processors, shippers, retailers, certification organizations and others involved in the business of producing and selling certified organic products. http://www.ota.com/index.html

• Organic Consumers Association is a grassroots nonprofit organization concerned with

food safety, organic farming, sustainable agricultural, fair trade and genetic engineering. http://organicconsumers.org/

Outdoor Recreation Industry Advocates

• Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) was founded in 1989 and provides trade services for over 4000 manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, sales representatives and retailers in the Outdoor Industry. Members include such recognized brands such as JanSport, Patagonia, Timberland, The North Face, Swiss Army Brands, W.L. Gore, Yakima, and numerous others. http://www.outdoorindustry.org/

• Business for Wilderness (B4W) is an outreach program of OIA’s non-profit foundation,

Outdoor Industry Foundation (OIF). OIF was established by OIA in 2001 to support programs and events that increase participation in human powered outdoor recreation activities, and to educate the public about the economic and recreational benefits of wildland protection. B4W was established to engage businesses in actions that will help protect wild places and to demonstrate that conservation of public lands is good for the environment and the economy.

http://www.outdoorindustry.org/found.wild.over.html

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Many other nonprofit organizations throughout the country are involved in a broad range of activities promoting the broad outdoor industry. Just a sample:

• American Canoe Association (ACA) is to promote the health, social and personal benefits of canoeing, kayaking and rafting and to serve the needs of all paddlers for safe, enjoyable and quality paddling opportunities.

http://www.acanet.org/

• Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wildlands. http://www.LNT.org

• Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the leader in national resource conservation, providing service opportunities, outdoor skills and leadership training to thousands of young women and men each year. In all 50 states, high school , college, graduate students and others join together through SCA to care for our national parks and forests, historic and cultural resources, and urban green spaces -- the benefits of which extend far beyond our environment http://www.thesca.org

Public Transit Industry Advocates

• American Public Transportation Association is an association of more than 1,500 member organizations including public transportation systems; planning, design, construction and finance firms; product and service providers; academic institutions, and state associations and departments of transportation. http://www.apta.com/

• Advanced Transit Association (ATRA) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 association that promotes

investigation and development of advanced transit technologies and strategies. Our Mission: to help communities, agencies, and planners implement transit systems that serve the mobility needs of their citizens in a cost-effective, service-oriented fashion. http://www.advancedtransit.org/

• National Alliance of Public Transportation Advocates (NAPTA) is a national

organization representing local transit coalitions who support increasing federal investment in public transportation. http://www.napta.net/

• Center for Transportation Excellence, a non-partisan policy research center created to

serve the needs of communities and transportation organizations nationwide. The purpose of the center is to provide research materials, strategies and other forms of support on the benefits of public transportation. http://www.cfte.org/

• Community Transportation Association of America, an organization dedicated to

expanding the traditional role of public transportation and to view its role as essential to the fabric of our country. http://www.ctaa.org/

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Green Building Industry Advocates

• U.S. Green Building Council promotes buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Council membership has grown to over 4000 leading organizations representing Building Product Manufacturers, Contractors and Builders, Building Owners, Managers, Users and Brokers, Professional Societies, and Design, Architectural, Engineering and Professional Firms http://www.usgbc.org/

• NAHB Research Center is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders, is the research and development leader in the home building industry. Their Green Building Program is helping the home building industry to understand the rapidly expanding green building phenomenon. http://www.toolbase.org/secondaryT.asp?TrackID=&CategoryID=1

• American Institute of Architects, Committee on the Environment (COTE) works to

sustain and improve the environment by advancing and disseminating environmental knowledge and values, and advocating the best design practices to integrate built and natural systems to the profession, industry, and public. The mission of COTE is to lead and coordinate the profession's involvement in environmental and energy-related issues and to promote the role of the architect in preserving and protecting our planet from environmental damage. http://www.aia.org/cote_default

Historic Preservation Advocates

• National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded non-profit organization that provides leadership, education and advocacy to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities. http://www.nationaltrust.org/

Reforestation and Land Conservation Advocates

• The National Network of Forest Practitioners is an alliance of rural people working on the ground to build a forest economy that is ecologically sound and socially just. As one of the leading community forestry organizations in the United States, we help people solve problems, experiment with new approaches, work with unconventional partners, and compete in the marketplace. The NNFP is also the US liaison to the Global Caucus on Community-Based Forestry, which it co-founded.

http://www.nnfp.org/

• Rural Action Sustainable Forestry Program Rural Action takes a comprehensive, integrated approach to rural community development that creates economic opportunities, conserves and restores the environment, and strengthens communities. Since 1997, the Forestry Program has been working with private landowners, government agencies, and other non-profit organizations, to implement sustainable forestry projects through innovative strategies that provide a transition toward sustainable utilization and marketing of forest resources. http://www.ruralaction.org/forestry.html

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• The Gifford Pinchot Task Force has been working hard since 1984 to protect the forests of Southwest Washington, beginning with the campaign for the Mount Saint Helen's National Volcanic Monument http://www.gptaskforce.org/

• Community-Based Forestry Demonstration Program is a Ford Foundation supported program that is investing about $15 million in support of demonstration projects. http://www.inform-online.com/aspen2/

• Renewing the Countryside strengthens rural areas by championing and supporting rural communities, farmers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, activists and other people who are renewing the countryside through sustainable and innovative initiatives, businesses, and projects. We do this by sharing stories of rural renewal, building awareness and support for sustainable endeavors, connecting people interested in sustainable rural development to each other, providing practical assistance and networking opportunities for those working to improve rural America, and fostering connections between urban and rural people.

http://www.renewingthecountryside.org/

• Rural Renaissance Network, a program within the nonprofit organization Renewing the Countryside Inc., the Rural Renaissance Network aims to empower the rural renaissance movement by providing educational resources and how-to information to individuals, families and communities wishing to support “right livelihood” and creative, healthy, ecologically mindful and socially responsible living in rural and small town communities across North America. Among the network initiatives are demonstration homes and businesses with how-to resources, a mentorship program, and educational workshops. www.ruralrenaissance.org

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Supplement B: Regional organizations that are potential participants in New Economy Week (NEW) This is a list of just a few non-profit organizations working at the regional level that might be appropriate for involvement in NEW. Also included are established regional events that may be incorporated in the NEW celebration. New England / Northeast / Mid-Atlantic Clean Air - Cool Planet www.cleanair-coolplanet.orgA New England based organization working to engage corporations, campuses, and communities on the issue of climate change. One of their programs is called Small and Cool, operated in partnering with the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management. The goal is to assist small businesses to make energy savings. Sustainable Step New England http://www.ssne.org/index.htma non-profit organization, partners with business, government, higher education and NGO's to help New England maintain a foundation of healthy businesses and communities in a strong, local living economy. The organization sponsors special events to design, jumpstart, sustain and/or re-invigorate key projects. Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) www.nesea.orgA regional membership organization focused on promoting the understanding, development, and adoption of energy conservation and non-polluting, renewable energy technologies. For more than thirty years, NESEA has facilitated and enhanced a network of professionals, practitioners, and other citizens in pursuit of responsible energy use. Our programs and activities focus on the northeastern United States, from Washington, DC to Maine Mid-Atlantic Sustainability Conference Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2004 Trenton, N.J. nesea@nesea.orgSponsored by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) the 30-year-old regional membership organization focused on promoting the understanding, development, and adoption of energy conservation and non-polluting, renewable energy technologies. The event will feature provocative and informative keynote speakers; 20 break-out sessions led by the region's best experts in green building, clean energy, smart growth, and more; numerous networking opportunities; a full trade show; and a buildings tour. EnviroExpo & Conference 2005 (17th Annual) May 3-4, 2005 Boston, Massachusetts http://www.enviroexpo.com/Presented in partnership with the Massachusetts Licensed Site Professional Association and EnviroNews, New Englands’s Environment Magazine

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Appalachian Region Appalachian Mountain Club http://www.outdoors.org/Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is America's oldest conservation and recreation organization. We promote the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers, and trails of the Appalachian region. We believe that the mountains and rivers have an intrinsic worth and also provide recreational opportunity, spiritual renewal, and ecological and economic health for the region. Southern Appalachian Man and the Biosphere (SAMAB) Program http://samab.org/A public/private partnership that focuses its attention on the Southern Appalachian Biosphere Reserve. The program encourages the utilization of ecosystem and adaptive management principles. SAMAB's vision is to foster a harmonious relationship between people and the Southern Appalachian environment. Its mission is to promote the environmental health and stewardship of natural, economic, and cultural resources in the Southern Appalachians. Sponsors an annual conference. Appalachian Voices http://www.appvoices.org/Dedicated to protecting and restoring the ecological integrity, economic vitality, and cultural heritage of the central and southern Appalachian Mountains. It has over one thousand members, including hundreds of small, locally-owned businesses from across Appalachia. Midwest / Great Lakes Delta Institute http://www.delta-institute.org/A nonprofit organization that engages in the policy and practice of improving environmental quality and promoting community and economic development. Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN) http://glin.net/A partnership that provides one place online for people to find information relating to the binational Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region of North America. GLIN offers a wealth of data and information about the region's environment, tourism, education and more. Thanks to its strong network of state, provincial, federal and regional partner agencies and organizations, GLIN has become a necessary component of informed decision making, and a trusted and reliable source of information for those who live, work or have an interest in the Great Lakes region. Great Lakes Sport Fishing Council http://www.great-lakes.org/a confederation of organizations and individuals who share a concern for the present and future of sport fishing, our natural and stocked resources and the ecosystem in which we live. The Land Institute http://www.landinstitute.org/Has worked for over 20 years on the problem of agriculture. Our purpose is to develop an agricultural system with the ecological stability of the prairie and a grain yield comparable to that from annual crops. We have researched, published in refereed scientific journals, given hundreds of public presentations here and abroad, and hosted countless intellectuals and scientists.

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Northwest Northwest EcoBuilding Guild http://www.ecobuilding.org/An association of builders, designers, homeowners, tradespeople, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in ecologically sustainable building. Northwest SEED (Sustainable Energy for Economic Development) http://www.awish.net/NorthAmerica/northwest_seed.htmBuilding partnerships to mobilize consumers and maximize local benefits from harvesting "home grown" energy resources – wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, low-impact hydro, conservation, and bio-based products – while maintaining reliable electric service and creating new revenue streams and high quality jobs throughout the Pacific Northwest. Sustainable Northwest http://www.sustainablenorthwest.org/Promoting environmentally sound economic development 5th Annual Northwest Renewable Energy Festival Sept 24-25, 2004 Walla Walla, Washington http://www.nwrefest.org/Our Mission: to inform and educate the public about the benefits of energy conservation, energy efficiency, and using renewable energy to help us become energy independent. Southeast and Sunbelt Dogwood Alliance http://www.dogwoodalliance.org/A regional network that’s comprised of 70 grassroots organizations in 17 states. Dogwood Alliance works to end unsustainable industrial forest practices in the South. The Alliance works to create financial incentives for positive change by creating market demand for environmentally sound paper products. They do this by convincing the corporate customers of the South's largest paper companies to set environmental standards for their paper products. Clean Gulf 2004 Nov. 17-18, 2004 Tampa, Florida http://www.cleangulf.org/Hosted by 5 states, the US Coast Guard; 19 corporate/industry sponsors; and supported by Marine Spill Response Corp., National Response Corp., and US EPA. The 14th annual conference and exhibition on oil and haz-mat spill prevention, preparedness, onsite response, and the newest technologies and strategies. EEBA Building Solutions Conference and Exposition & Sunbelt Builders Show Oct. 20-23, 2004 Dallas, Texas http://eeba.org/The 22nd annual Conference & Expo of the Energy & Environmental Building Association, co-hosted with the Sunbelt Builders Show, promotes environmentally responsible, durable, healthy, and energy-saving methods for residential and light construction in all climate regions.

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West The Sonoran Institute http://www.sonoran.org/Works with communities to conserve and restore important natural landscapes in Western North America, including the wildlife and cultural values of these lands. Has assisted more than 40 communities to conserve or restore over 220,000 acres of public and private lands, secured more than $207 million in public funds and private grants for local conservation, and established more than a dozen diverse organizations dedicated to local conservation efforts. Sierra Business Council (SBC) http://www.sbcouncil.org/A nonprofit association of more than five hundred businesses, agencies, and individuals working to secure the social, environmental and financial health of the Sierra Nevada region for this and future generations. WestStart-CALSTART http://www.weststart.org/A non-profit organization that works with the public and private sectors to develop advanced transportation technologies and foster companies that will help clean the air, lessen our dependence on foreign oil, reduce global warming, and create jobs. It was founded in 1992 as CALSTART, but rapidly expanded to address national and broader Western needs. It now operates as WestStart with CALSTART as its California operating division. Sponsors The Blue Sky Awards. 6th Annual Recycled Product Trade Show Apr. 6-7, 2005 Ontario, California, USA http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/buyrecycled/Events/TradeShow/Presented by the California Integrated Waste Management Board. Cross-regions Organizations Northeast-Midwest Institute http://www.nemw.org/A Washington-based, private, non-profit, and non-partisan research organization dedicated to economic vitality, environmental quality, and regional equity for Northeast and Midwest states Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE) http://www.ateec.org/pete/index.htmA non-profit organization established to facilitate, augment and broker academic, industrial and governmental partnerships to:

• meet the education and environmental training needs of the nation, • promote environmental technology transfer, • foster the participation of underrepresented minorities and women in environmental

fields, and • enhance U.S. economic development and international competitiveness.

The PETE network consists of six regional public-private partnerships serving all fifty states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories. Its partners include over 700 community and technical colleges - which represent almost two-thirds of the two-year institutions in the United States, and multiple business, industry and governmental agencies.

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Northwest region: http://www.nwpete.org/Northeast region: http://www.ateec.org/pete/nepete/nepete.htmNorth Central region: http://www.ateec.org/pete/ncpete/ncpete.htmNortheast/Southeast region: http://www.ateec.org/pete/sepete/sepete.htmSouth Central region: http://www.ateec.org/pete/scpete/scpete.htmWestern region: http://www.ateec.org/pete/westpete/westpete.htm

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Supplement C: State-level organizations that are potential participants in New Economy Week (NEW) This is a small sample (from just 12 states) of non-profit organizations working at the state level that might be appropriate for involvement in NEW. Alabama Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network (ASAN) http://www.asanonline.org/index.htmlASAN is a network of farmers, consumers, and agriculture-related organizations, all committed to promoting sustainable agriculture in Alabama. ASAN's mission is to support conservation practices, families who grow and consume natural food and fiber, and the communities where they live. Alaska Green Star, Inc. http://greenstarinc.org/A non-profit organization that encourages businesses to practice waste reduction, energy conservation and pollution prevention. After meeting at least twelve of the eighteen standards, organizations are eligible for the Green Star Award, for general waste reduction, or the Air Quality Award, for reduced air pollution. Florida Council for Sustainable Florida http://www.sustainableflorida.org/A collaboration of business, government, and citizen leaders who are committed to conserving Florida’s vast natural and economic resources. As an independent, non-profit 501(c) 3 organization, we recognize that we must work together to be effective. For more than a decade, the Council has exhibited a firm commitment to defining excellence for Florida’s economic and social future. Kansas Kansas Rural Center, Inc. (KRC) http://www.kansasruralcenter.org/A non-profit organization that promotes the long-term health of the land and its people through research, education, and advocacy. KRC cultivates grassroots support for public policies that encourage family farming and stewardship of soil and water. KRC is committed to economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially sustainable rural culture. Its Heartland Sustainable Agriculture Project empowers rural communities to develop production and food systems that effectively balance profitability, quality of life, and land stewardship. The Network seeks to build leadership and working partnerships that integrate farms, food systems, and institutions into a sustainable future Louisiana Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN) http://www.leanweb.org/contact.html

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Founded to foster cooperation and communication between individual citizens and corporate and government organizations in an effort to assess and mend the environmental problems in Louisiana. LEAN's goal is the creation and maintenance of a cleaner and healthier environment for all of the inhabitants of this state. LEAN is a statewide network of 106 member groups and 1700+ individual members. LEAN works to improve the environment for the benefit of all of the citizens of Louisiana. Maine Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine (E2Tech) http://www.e2tech.org/An association of companies, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations who are committed to advancing sustainable job growth, research and development, and new product commercialization. Mississippi Mississippi 2020 Network Inc. http://www.mississippi2020.org/A17-year-old non-profit organization dedicated to making Mississippi the first sustainable state in the South. Model projects, valued contacts, presentations, and print and audio-visual resources are geared to support the regeneration of civic engagement. Missouri Heartland Renewable Energy Society http://www.heartland-res.org/index.htmMission is to promote the use of environmentally safe, renewable energy and energy ficiency in buildings, industry and transportation for a sustainable future. We will do this through public education, professional development and advocacy.. Montana Northern Plains Resource Council http://www.nprcmt.org/Organizes Montana citizens to protect our water quality, family farms and ranches, and unique quality of life. We are a grassroots conservation and family agriculture group that gets the job done - protecting the Northern Plains and the people who make their home here. Pennsylvania PennFuture: Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future http://www.pennfuture.org/Works to create a just future where nature, communities, and the economy thrive. We enforce environmental laws and advocate for the transformation of public policy, public opinion and the marketplace to restore and protect the environment and safeguard public health. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, PennFuture is Pennsylvania's leading environmental organization. Texas Texas Solar Energy Society http://www.txses.org/

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Mission is to increase the awareness of the potential of solar and other renewable energy applications and to promote the wise use of these sustainable and non-polluting resources. A sponsor of the Annual Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair. Vermont Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) http://www.vbsr.org/index.htmTen years ago, a group of Vermont business leaders got together and decided to form an association to help its member businesses foster an ethic that protects the natural, human and economic environment of our employees and communities. VBSR was born. We're committed to the idea that profitability and corporate responsibility can co-exist. VBSR currently has 300 members, which represent 16,000 employees and over $1 billion in annual sales. Cross-state /State and Local Activities Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) http://www.livingeconomies.org/balle/viewPage.cfm?pageId=1042BALLE is an international alliance of independently operated local business networks dedicated to building Local Living Economies. Its mission is to catalyze, strengthen and connect local business networks dedicated to building strong Local Living Economies. BALLE envisions a sustainable global economy as a network of Local Living Economies. Local Living Economies build long-term economic empowerment and prosperity in communities through local business ownership, economic justice, cultural diversity, and a healthy natural environment. Affiliates in: California San Francisco. Napa Valley, and Mendocino Illinois: Chicago Maine (Statewide) Massachusetts: Greater Boston Area and Pioneer Valley (W. Mass) Michigan: Grand Rapids and Western Michigan; and Ann Arbor Minnesota (Statewide) Oregon: Greater Portland Area and Southern Oregon Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Utah: Salt Lake City Vermont (Statewide) Washington: Seattle and Northwest Washington British Columbia: Vancouver; and Victoria and Vancouver

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Supplement D: Local organizations that are potential participants in New Economy Week (NEW) San Francisco, California San Francisco Bay Area Council http://www.bayareacouncil.org/Represents more than 275 major employers in the region, is explicitly dedicated to encouraging the supply chains of its members to make their workplaces more energy efficient. The Council is now surveying its members to establish what has been done so far and to plan how more can be done. Atlanta, Georgia Southface Energy Institute http://southface.org/Southface promotes sustainable homes, workplaces and communities through education, research, advocacy and technical assistance. A sponsor of Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable, A dialogue between Metro Atlanta professionals, policy makers & concerned citizens interested in sustainable development issues affecting the region. Cleveland, Ohio Entrepreneurs for Sustainability http://www.e4sustainability.org/index.htmHolly Harlan formed the group in December 2000 to create a better quality of life for people in Cleveland. More than 150 members offer support and experience to facilitate the creation of new businesses and jobs within a socially conscious environment. Tacoma, Washington Puget Creek Restoration Society http://www.pugetcreek.org/Dedicated to protecting, enhancing and restoring the Puget Creek Watershed and similar streams, wetlands, and green spaces around Commencement Bay and Puget Sound. Through hands-on restoration and research, educational outreach, advocacy--and by increasing environmental awareness--we seek to preserve this important habitat so it will continue to be an example of what people can do to protect and restore the environment in an urban setting. Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore Green Week (BGW) http://www.baltimoregreenweek.org/The primary mission of BGW is to provide public forums for the dissemination of ideas and solutions ensuring smart and environmentally sound growth in and around the greater Baltimore region. In March 2004, the first annual Green Week event was held to educate and create awareness of local professionals in the design/construction community, government agencies including city planners, and homeowners of options for sustainable living.

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Kansas City, Missouri Bridging The Gap http://www.bridgingthegap.org/Working to unite business, government and individuals in a way that benefits us all and preserves our natural resources for generations to come. Seeking simple - and some not so simple - ways to protect our environment, while balancing economic impact and bettering community.

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Supplement E: Events and awards that may be incorporated into New Economy Week (NEW) Two sources of information about all kinds of events with an environmental focus: Environmental Expert - Events listings http://www.environmental-expert.com/events.asp132 events listed for US from Sept 2004 through Oct. 2005 GreenBiz.com – Event Website http://www.greenbiz.com/reference/events.cfm?CFID=15865157&CFTOKEN=3677937334 events listed for the US from Sept. 2004 through Aug. 2005 (with overlap from listings above) Following is just a small sample of events from all over the United States, some with local focus and some broader, aimed at diverse audiences ranging from the general public to professional and business people of all kinds, and sponsored by a variety of agencies and organizations. Fifth Annual Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair September 24-26, 2004 Fredericksburg, Texas http://www.renewableenergyroundup.com/Organized by: Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association Texas Solar Energy Society In cooperation with Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Major funding provided by: Texas State Energy Conservation Office Profitable Sustainability: The Future of Business September 26-29, 2004 Seattle, Washington http://www.nbis.org/conference/Presented by: Profitable Sustainability Executive Planning Committee, NBIS/NW, The Future 500, and Collins Family Foundation Sponsored and supported by 47 private companies, government, and non-profit organizations Building for Greener Communities/National Conference October 4 - 6, 2004 Nebraska City, Nebraska http://www.arborday.org/programs/conferences/greenercommunities/Presented by: National Arbor Day Foundation, Firewise Communities, and NAHB In cooperation with: American Society of Landscape Architects, American Public Works Association, and American Planning Association 2004 Empire Energy and Environmental Exposition (E4™) October 12 & 13, 2004 Saratoga Springs, New York http://www.eba-nys.org/Sponsored by: The Environmental Business Association of New York State, Inc. Green Festivals Washington, D.C. Green Festival Sept. 18-19, 2004

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San Francisco Green Festival November 6 & 7, 2004 http://www.greenfestivals.com/A joint project of Global Exchange and Co-Op America. A movement building event to diffuse an economic model based on life affirming values, an economy built on human rights, equity, art and an understanding that all life is interconnected and interdependent. Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable (SART) A Monthly Forum Atlanta, Georgia http://www.southface.org/web/programs&events/SART/sart-menu.htmA dialogue between Metro Atlanta professionals, policy makers & concerned citizens interested in sustainable development issues affecting the region. Sponsored by 10 nonprofit groups and professional associations: 7th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO September 7, 2004 Washington, DC Co-sponsored by the members of the House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucuses and the Sustainable Energy Coalition More than 50 exhibitors from all 50 states 15th Annual Bioneers Conference October 15-17, 2004 San Rafael, California http://www.bioneers.org/conference/program.htmBioneers is a nonprofit organization that promotes practical environmental solutions and innovative social strategies for restoring the Earth and communities. 2004 Partners for Sustainable Development Oct. 19-21, 2004 Aurora, Ohio http://www.aor-omex.org/Sponsored by the Association of Ohio Recyclers, a 501(c) (6) trade association, founded in 1989, promoting waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. This 2nd annual conference is designed to bring together colleagues from all aspects of the solid waste and recycling field, providing them time to network together and learn from one another. Social Venture Institutes 2004 Business Alliance for Local Living Economies Nov. 17-18, 2004 Philadelphia, Penn. http://www.investorscircle.net/about.htmlNow in its third year, SVI is an interactive conference designed to connect socially minded entrepreneurs in the region to nationally renowned New Profiteers, local business resources, and each other. Greenbuild International Conference and Exposition Nov. 10-12, 2004 Portland, Ore.

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The U.S. Green Building Council presents this conference and trade show in partnership with the AIA Committee on the Environment, the Construction Specifications Institute, Urban Land Institute, and others. Venture Capital for a Sustainable Future Investor's Circle Oct. 24-26, 2004 Cambridge, Mass. http://www.investorscircle.net/about.htmlThe Investors’ Circle National Conference and Venture Fair is a meeting place for angel investors, professional venture capitalists, philanthropic investors and entrepreneurs who are using private capital to promote the transition to a sustainable future. 3rd Annual Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference, Awards & Trade Show May, 4-6, 2005 Washington, DC http://www.greenroofs.org/The conference will raise awareness of the many benefits of green roofs, share new research findings and provide information on the latest designs, implementation techniques and products. 16th Annual Tour de Sol May 21-25, 2004 Multi-city event http://www.nesea.org/transportation/tour/Showcases vehicles that can cut gas prices today and competitors leading the way to a sustainable energy and transportation future The Greenbiz.com Awards Directory is a comprehensive directory of local and national award and recognition programs (currently listing 177) that honor companies for being environmental leaders. http://www.greenbiz.com/reference/awards.cfm?CFID=15865157&CFTOKEN=36779373

And here are two more not listed … and there may be more: Green Chemistry Awards (National) One of the goals of the Green Chemistry Institute is to recognize outstanding contributions in green chemistry in an effort to increase implementation of green chemistry technologies. Awards programs are highly visible mechanisms for informing chemists and society at large about the benefits of green chemistry. http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html?DOC=greenchemistryinstitute\awards.htmlSponsored by: The American Chemical Society Built Green Awards (Colorado) http://www.builtgreen.org/about/awards/Sponsored by: Built Green Colorado, the largest green building program in the nation, with currently over 100 builder members across the state, 45 sponsor members, and 8 members of our Built Green Industry Leaders group.

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Supplement F: Green Lifestyle Businesses: From Cradle to Grave, Literally Green lifestyle businesses (virtually all of them small) enable an individual to go through an entire lifetime in an environmentally beneficial way.

• Say, you are a young person looking for a green date. (http://www.greensingles.com/); • To impress your date by looking good, you can dress green. http://www.vivavi.com/index.php• If you fall in love and wish to marry, you can wed green. (http://www.greenkarat.com/). • You can honeymoon in a green hotel. http://www.greenhotels.com/ • You and your loving spouse can settle down in a green home.

http://www.greenhomebuilding.com/ • You can furnish your new home with green furniture.

http://www.ecobusinesslinks.com/links/recycled_green_furniture_manufacturers.htm• To pay for all this you can get a green job. http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/jobs/ • Work hard and you can build an entire green career.

http://www.environmentalcareer.com/ • Now, you can afford to start a family. When you have a child you can provide it a green

nursery. http://www.earthbaby.com/ • Naturally, you’ll want your child to have a green education.

http://www.naage.org/• Education costs a lot of money so it’s a good thing you’ve been saving money in a green

bank. http://www.eco-bank.com/ • By this time, you need a break from work. You can take a green vacation. http://www.betterworldclub.com/• When you can retire you join green seniors doing volunteer work. http://www.landofsky.org/wrp/• If you become ill you can go to a green hospital.

http://www.themha.org/hhe/greenhospitals.htm • And when you die you can be buried in a green cemetery

(http://www.memorialecosystems.com/) As noted earlier, all this adds up to a $226.8 billion U.S. marketplace for goods and services that incorporate economic sustainability, healthy living (for example, consuming organic products); alternative healthcare (for example, acupuncture); personal development (for example, yoga, fitness, weight loss); ecological lifestyles (for example, using ecological home and office products; vacationing as eco-tourists). Some organizations representing the Green Lifestyle: LOHAS Journal Online http://www.lohasjournal.com/LOHAS is an acronym that stands for Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability and describes a $226.8 billion U.S. marketplace for goods and services that appeal to consumers who value health, the environment, social justice, personal development and sustainable living. These consumers are variously referred to as Cultural Creatives or LOHAS Consumers and represent a sizable group in this country: approximately 30 percent of adults, or 63 million consumers. Website is a source for executive-level news and information about this rapidly growing marketplace. You can also find information about LOHAS Journal's FactBook; LOHAS Journal

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Weekly; the LOHAS 8 Forum: The Business of Conscious Commerce; and market research on the LOHAS market and the LOHAS consumer. GreenPeople™ http://www.greenpeople.com/Directory of eco-friendly products, has over 4000 listings, over 3000 visitors daily. Organic food, pet supplies, baby products, beauty products, home improvement, hemp, organic cotton, health products, recycled products. Green Products Alliance http://www.greenproductsalliance.com/ A consortium of approximately 120 manufacturers and marketers who make and sell natural personal care products. Member companies work together to lower raw material, marketing, advertising and public relations costs through co-operative projects and group buying power. All products are subjected to a rigorous set of standards as to what is considered natural. Green Seal http://www.greenseal.org/An independent, non-profit organization that strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and promoting products and services that cause less toxic pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats, and minimize global warming and ozone depletion. Green Seal has no financial interest in the products that it certifies or recommends nor in any manufacturer or company. Chefs Collaborative http://www.chefscollaborative.org/A national network of more than 1,000 members of the food community who promote sustainable cuisine by celebrating the joys of local, seasonal, and artisanal cooking. There are many small businesses that have a local customer base and others that focus on local production for local use. Here are a few to illustrate this growing phenomenon Sunnyside Farms P.O.Box 478 Washington, VA 22747-0478 http://www.sunnysidefarms.com/Sunnyside Farms is a pioneer in the field of regional agro-entrepreneurism, the practice of blending retailing with the agricultural arts. The core of Sunnyside is a 450 acre certified organic farm that has achieved wide recognition for it's innovative methods in food production, farming and community development Bioshelters, Inc. and Waterfield Farms 500 Sunderland Road Amherst, MA 01002 413 549-3558 – Fax 413 549-9945 http://www.bioshelters.com/Growers of the freshest hydroponic sweet basil and tilapia. New England grown and distributed no more than two hours door to door.

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LocalHarvest Santa Cruz, California 831 475-8150 http://www.localharvest.org/ Founded in 1998, and is now the number one informational resource for the Buy Local movement and the top place on the Internet where people find information on direct marketing family farms. We now have about 7000 members, and are growing by about 10 new members every day. Through our servers, our website and those of our partners serve about one million page views per month to the public interested in buying food from family farms. The Great Lakes Brewing Company 2516 Market Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44113 216.771.4404 - Fax 216.771.2799 http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/Great Lakes Brewing Company's strategy of placing taste and quality above all else has paid off. Today, the company's sales rank among the top ten percent of U.S. craft brewers. Because the company's products require refrigeration to ensure freshness, focus will continue to remain on regional growth where more control can be retained over the distribution process. In Harmony Organic-Based Landscape Services 23622 Bothell/Everett Highway Bothell, WA 98021 425.486.2180 - 888.472.7748 www.inharmony.comOffers a range of organic-based landscaping services, including lawn, tree and shrub health care, landscape design and installation. We use environmentally friendly methods to unlock your landscape's natural vigor and vitality. An annual survey of King County residents asks how likely people are to hire a company that offers “environmentally friendly landscape maintenance” rather than one with a standard chemical approach. In 1998, only 9 percent said they were “very likely” or “likely” to do so. By 2003, this had grown to 44 percent. Conservation Technologies 4804 Oneota Street Duluth, MN 55807 USA (218) 722-9003 - Fax: (218) 628-3646 www.conservtech.comMike LeBeau was a private contractor in Duluth and Lake Superior’s North Shore area, specializing in energy efficient building, who was running into a big problem: he could not find the products he needed for his projects in the North Shore area. Mike figured that if he was having trouble finding these products, everyone else must be as well. So he stopped renovating, and in 1994 established Conservation Technologies to start selling the best energy efficient products he could find.

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Supplement G: Small Business participation in New Economy Week (NEW) Businesses will participate in New Economy Week in the hope of increasing their market share through the free promotion that the event will provide, and in order to gain allies who will help them in efforts to reduce barriers to their growth. Here’s an example. NaturaLawn of America, a small business located in Frederick, Maryland, is the nation’s first organic-based lawn care franchise service. NaturaLawn’s system consists of an exclusive organic-based fertilization program used in conjunction with a specially designed Integrated Pest Management program.

• In 2002, NaturaLawn reduced the use of petroleum derivative fertilizers by over 2.5 million pounds, and reduced petroleum based pesticides from entering into the environment by over 1,000,000 gallons when compared to traditional chemical lawn care.

• Since its founding in 1987, NaturaLawn has grown to be the fourth largest lawn care

company in the United States. It now has over 73 independently owned franchise locations servicing over 45,000 customers in 27 states and generating over $24 million in annual revenues. The company now employs 350 people. NaturaLawn is growing at the rate of 11 percent a year, which makes it a Green Gazelle.

These impressive statistics, however, must be viewed in perspective. The lawn care market in America is in excess of $5 billion. NaturaLawn’s share of that market is $24 million, less than one percent. Imagine the benefits to the green economy if the company were to vastly expand its market share! Imagine the benefits to the environment! But there’s an obstacle to NaturaLawn’s expansion. To survive, NaturaLawn of America must overcome intense opposition by the multi-billion dollar chemical lawn care industry which wants no part of a green competitor. The company is facing this opposition alone. "Small businesses that are radical innovators in mature industries are often treated as outsiders within their own trade associations,” states Philip E. Catron, NaturaLawn’s founder & President. “We're in an industry that is overwhelmingly chemical-based and we feel isolated.” New Economy Week (NEW) is designed to end NaturaLawn’s isolation by linking the company to a vast web of business allies and civic advocates. http://www.nl-amer.com/ There are literally thousands of newer green businesses (mostly small) that would be potential candidates for involvement in NEW. Following is a list of just a few that represent a cross-section of green commerce in the U.S. Pantheon Chemical 22601 N. 19th Avenue, Ste.139 Phoenix, Arizona 85027-1325 888-608-7888 - 623-780-2296 - Fax: 623-516-0414 http://www.pantheonchemical.com/index.htmMission is to revolutionize the industrial chemical industryby replacing widely-used hazardous products / processes with technologies that are 1) high-performance, 2) safe, and 3) a significant improvement to our customers' bottom line.

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ReCellular, Inc. 2555 Bishop Circle West Dexter, MI 48130 (734) 205-2134 - (734) 205-2312 Fax www.recellular.comBuys, sells and recycles used cell phones, pagers, printer cartridges and other handheld electronics. The company provides cell phone retailers with high quality refurbished, graded, and used wireless product at an affordable price. ReCellular reconditions, resells, and/or recycles millions of wireless products annually. So far the company has kept over 10 million of such products out of America’s landfills. PowerLight Corporation 2954 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-0550 - Fax: 510-540-0552 http://www.powerlight.com The firm provides grid-connected solar energy systems for large commercial, industrial, and government customers looking to offset high energy costs. It provides consulting, financing, development, installation, and maintenance services for its patented products, which use silicon semiconductors to produce electricity from the sun's rays. Salvage Direct PO Box 306 Titusville, PA 16354 (814) 827-0300 - (814) 827-9724 Fax www.salvagedirect.comFacilitates the efficient sale of salvage vehicles from auto insurers to licensed vehicle dismantlers via on-line auction. The company also provides supporting salvage management services to the auto insurance industry. Sun & Earth, Inc. 125 Noble Street Norristown, PA 19401 1-800-298-7861 - FAX (610) 239-9688 www.sunandearth.com The company produces all-natural, orange-based cleaning products including laundry detergent, dish detergent and all-purpose cleaner. Cleaning products can be found in grocery store chains in the Northeast and natural products stores nationwide. The company is located in a former textile mill in a low-income neighborhood outside of Philadelphia and provides a comprehensive benefit and equity ownership program for its employees. It has created a whole new class of natural cleaning products. Products that don’t make you choose between cleaning performance, the health of your family, and environmental responsibility. Trex Co. Inc. Winchester, Va. 1-800-BUY-TREX. www.trex.comTrex lumber combines waste-wood fibers and reclaimed polyethylene (e.g., plastic grocery bags and stretch film) to create commercial and residential decking that looks and performs like regular lumber, but does not require ongoing maintenance. The 395-employee company has increased revenue growth by nearly 213% and profit growth 583% over the last three years.

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World Water and Power Corp. Corp. Headquarters Pennington Bus. Park 55 Route 31 South Pennington, NJ 08534 609.818.0700- Fax: 609.818.0720 http://www.worldwater.com/This corporation harnesses the power of the sun to pump water and produce electricity. We believe in simple, clean solutions to the planet’s power needs. In many spots around the globe, conventional energy sources are unavailable, too expensive or too polluting. WorldWater’s answer is to power up with the sun – the environmentally sound, cost-effective choice. Zipcar Boston/Corporate Headquarters 25 First Street, 4th Floor Cambridge, MA 02141 617.995.4222 - fax 617.995. http://www.zipcar.com/Serves 20,000 members who rely on Zipcar to get them where public transportation won't, and encourages people in urban areas to reconsider the need to own a car vs. having access to one. DAY & NITE Solar Lite™ 5384 Evergreen Parkway Sheffield OH 44054 440-934-5483 http://www.cooldaylights.com/main.htmA pioneer and leader in the GREEN Building revolution by bringing in diffused, glare free, natural light into commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. Hangers Cleaners 3505 County Road 42 West Burnsville, MN 55306-3803 952-882-5000 - 866-262-9274 http://www.hangersdrycleaners.comPerhaps the most important development in the dry cleaning industry has been the increased scrutiny on the type of solvents being used. Environmentally friendly technologies must replace them, potentially forcing a consolidation in the industry. Hangers is changing an entire industry with a patented, environmentally safe CO2 cleaning technology. Coenco, Inc. 3476 N. Hughmont Rd. Fayetteville, AR 72704 1-800-752-5088 - Fax: 1-479-575-0243 www.coenco.comCoordinated Environmental Control Inc. (Coenco) began as a poultry farm experiment he started 19 years ago. Today, it’s a growing climate control business aimed at improving circulation and energy efficiency in large buildings. Coenco supplies its trade-marked Positive Air System mainly to industrial warehouses, food-processing plants, chicken houses and mechanical depots.

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International Foam Solutions, Inc. P.O. Box 218 Delray Beach, FL 33447-0218 (800) 856-3626 or (561) 272-6900 FAX: (561) 276-5280 email: info@internationalfoamsolutions.com http://www.internationalfoamsolutions.com/A Florida corporation since 1993, has developed a patented innovative method for recycling polystyrene known as the Styro Solve System. Syndesis Inc. 2908 Colorado Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90403-3616 310 829 9932 - fax: 310 829 5641 www.syndesisinc.comSyndesis produces products with a recycled-content concrete that includes fly-ash, recycled glass, and wood chips. MaryJanesFarm 1000 Wild Iris Lane Moscow, ID 83843 888 750-6004 http://www.maryjanesfarm.com/MaryJane Butters is the founder and chief executive officer of Paradise Farm Organics, Inc.— an operation she started in 1986 on 5 acres. She grows herbs, flowers, vegetables, chickens and eggs and markets these and several food products through farmers’ markets and local grocery stores. In 1996, she launched a line of dried organic food products — EcoCuisine backpacking foods. The ingredients are grown on her farm or purchased from a network of organic farmers and processed in her recently completed on-farm production facility. Last year, MaryJane launched a magazine, MaryJanesFarm, which recently published its third issue and is sold nationwide in Barnes & Nobles and Borders Bookstores. She has a syndicated newspaper column called “Simply MJ” and next year will launch a series of books on Farm Life. Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps P.O. Box 28 Escondido, CA 92033 (760) 743-2211 - Fax: (760) 745-6675 http://www.drbronner.com/To support sustainable agriculture, farm worker health and ecological processing methods, Dr. Bronner's bar, 8 and 32 oz. soaps are now all made with organic oils certified under the USDA's organic food regulations Sun Dog P.O. Box 64 Westby, WI 54667 608 634.2988 – 877 786-3649 - Fax 608.634.2998 http://www.sundoghemp.com/Inspired by a Native American teacher, Sue Kastensen turned her devotion to flora into a flourishing business. Earlier she developed a product called Sue's Amazing Lip Stuff. In 1996, she started a new company, Sun Dog Hemp, that focused on the use of hemp oil. Since starting that company, Kastensen has expanded her line of hair and body care products at the rate of about one item a year.

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Calypso Farm and Ecology Center PO Box 106 Ester AK 99725 Phone: (907) 451 0691 http://www.calypsofarm.orgA non-profit, educational farm based in Ester, Alaska. We provide hands-on science education to Fairbanks school children through our education programs, and our diversified farm feeds a number of local families as well as residents of the local women's shelter. Our mission is to promote local agriculture and environmental awareness through hands-on education in natural and farming ecosystems. Clear Springs Foods PO Box 712, Buhl, ID 83316 1-800-635-8211 http://www.tommytrout.com/company/company.htmClear Springs Foods is committed to resource stewardship for the future. We support efforts to safeguard the water quality of the Snake River Plain Aquifer and the Snake River. All of our facilities meet or exceed standards set forth by the EPA. GreenShape LLC 616 4th Street NE Washington, DC 20002 202-544-1400 http://www.greenshape.com/homegs.htmlA small woman-owned consulting firm providing guidance in utilization of the LEED Green Building Rating System for building owners, architects, engineers, and other project stakeholders seeking to maximize return on investment, improve occupant comfort, and conserve natural resources. EMEGA Technologies, Inc. 5724 Old Logan Road Lancaster, OH 43130 614-419-4563 - 740-746-9573 http://www.emegabuild.comEMEGA Technologies, Inc. is a scientific research, development and marketing company whose emphasis is to develop and/or promote alternative construction and energy-related products that are environmentally sustainable, ecologically responsible and economical. The keystone products in our research and development are soy-based polyurethane foams, panels, a small scale ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) manufacturing system Healthy Home Designs 180 Harbor Drive, Suite 231 Sausalito, CA 94965 1-888 388-5735 - 415 331-3383 – Fax 415 331-3422 www.healthyhomedesigns.comHealthy Home Designs was founded in 1994 by Linda Mason Hunter, author of The Healthy Home: An Attic To Basement Guide To Toxin Free Living. The success of her groundbreaking book identified the need for readily available home plans that included healthy construction specifications.

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Eco-Wares 7634-B Progress Circle West Melbourne, FL 866-874-8070 http://www.eco-wares.comSpecializes in providing environmentally safe residential, commercial and industrial building and maintenance supplies. Each product line offered is subject to extensive review to ensure that the materials used greatly exceed all U.S. State and Federal EPA guidelines. Deltec Homes 69 Bingham Rd. Asheville, NC 28806 1-800-642-2508 - 828-253-0483 - Fax 828-254-1880 www.deltechomes.comFor more than 35 years, Deltec Homes has been reshaping the way we live. We’ve taken one of the most unique – yet time-proven – design concepts in history, the circular dwelling, and added our own touch to create custom-designed, quality homes that are beautiful, adaptable and economical. An Energy Star Partner. Baltix Furniture 2160 Daniels St. Long Lake, MN 55356 952-476-2708 - fax: 952-473-9319 http://www.metaformstudio.com/We use industrial and recycled materials to produce modern design items. We feel strongly that recycling is imperative to maintain natural resources, and we find the beauty in old, used materials. Natural Tree Furniture ™ by Smith Industries 436 Avenue H Wilson, KS 67490 (785) 658-2618 http://www.smithindustries.com/EnvironmentalMessage.htmlUses sustainably harvested timbers and a hand waxed non-toxic finish, which provides customers full knowledge they are investing in Earth Friendly, Green Furniture. Better World Club 2235-A NW Savier Street Portland OR 97210 503.546.1137 - 503.546.1117 fax www.betterworldclub.com The nation's only environmentally friendly auto club, provides nationwide roadside assistance. Membership includes eco-travel services, discounts on hybrid car rentals, insurance services, free maps, auto maintenance discounts and bicycle roadside assistance. Donates 1% of annual revenues toward environmental cleanup and advocacy. Alaska Interstate Construction LLC 6751 South Airpark Place Anchorage AK 99502 Tel: 907-562-2792 - Fax: 907-562-4179 http://www.aicllc.com/environment.html

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Provides labor and equipment for construction and mechanical maintenance, gravel or ice road and pad development, and bridge construction for the Greater Prudhoe Bay Area. AIC has facilities in Anchorage and on the North Slope and has implemented the Green Star standards in both locations. OctaFlex Environmental Systems 408 S. Main Street P.O. Box 404 Timber Lake, SD 57656 605.865.6400 http://www.octaflex.com/index.htmFounded in early 1995, OctaFlex is an environmental containment firm that began with research and development projects conducted for the USDA and the United States Department of Defense. The Innovations that were developed during this initial phase provided the company with the necessary tools to shape its foundation: To develop environmental washdown and containment support equipment, in order to help business entities meet compliance of government regulatory requirements of the Clean Water Act. Technology Applications Group 4957 10th Avenue South Grand Forks, ND 58201 701 746-1818 Fax 701 746-1910 http://www.tagnite.com/Since the early 1940’s, magnesium has been coated with chromate based conversion or anodize coatings. The rationale was that chromate based coatings would provide superior protection against corrosion. The Tagnite Coating System was developed in the 1990’s with the Clean Water and Clean Air Act in mind. The Tagnite coating system does not utilize chromates and provides significantly more corrosion and abrasion resistance than any chromate based coating. CSA Engineering, Inc. 2565 Leghorn Street Mountain View, CA 94043-1613 650 210-9000 - Fax 650 210-9001 www.csaengineering.comProvides products and services based on the technologies of vibration suppression, precision motion and noise control. CSA applies established methods, adapts the most recent developments, and creates new ways of solving problems for a diverse set of customers, who have interests that include space, aircraft, semiconductors, life sciences, and industrial automation Pacific Fuel Cell Corp. 131 N. Tustin Ave., Ste.100 Tustin, CA 92780 714-564-1693 - Fax: 714-558-9301 http://www.internet-education.com/Pacific Fuel Cell owns a license for a proprietary fuel cell technology that uses a carbon nanotube base -- rather than platinum -- as a catalyst. The company is developing its technology for use in low-cost fuel cells for small electronic device applications. Living Machines 125 La Posta Taos, NM 87571 505-758-5090

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http://www.livingmachines.com/index.phpLiving Machines (LM), a division of Dharma Living Systems, Inc., designs ecologically engineered natural wastewater treatment and reclamation systems for a broad spectrum of uses. Aquacraft, Inc. Water Engineering and Management 2709 Pine St. Boulder, CO 80302 303-786-9691 - 303-786-8337 http://www.aquacraft.com/index.htmWater management, planning, water conservation, water rights, and computer applications for water systems. AFuels Technologies, LLC 1101 Lakeview, Suite E Columbia, MO 65201 573 256-2110 – Fax 573 442-6990 www.afuelsllc.comAcetylene- based fuel alternatives Southwest Windpower Inc. 2131 N. First Street Flagstaff, Arizona 86004 USA (928) 779-9463 - Fax: (928) 779-1485 http://www.windenergy.com/A producer of small battery-charging wind generators, committed to lowering the cost and improving the quality of wind turbines as a means to help the world's population enjoy the benefits of electricity without further risk to the planet. Verdant Power, LLC 4640 13th Street, North Arlington, VA 22207 (703) 528-6445 - Fax: (703) 812-8157 http://www.verdantpower.com/Developers and manufacturers of Instream Energy Generation Technology (IEGT) - also called free-flow hydropower technology or kinetic hydro energy systems – which generate electricity from the kinetic energy present in flowing water. The systems may operate in rivers, manmade channels, tidal waters, or ocean currents. Walla Walla Sprinkler Co. 848 Airport Rd. Walla Walla, WA 99362 509.525.7660 and Nelson Irrigation Corporation 848 Airport Road Walla Walla, WA 99362-2271 USA 509.525.7660 - Fax: 509.525.7907 http://www.nelsonirrigation.comDesigns, develops, manufactures, and sells proprietary products for the agricultural irrigation equipment market. Water conservation is at the core of Walla Walla Sprinkler Company’s overall strategy. As demands for water continue to outstrip supplies in areas all over the world, it

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is imperative that governments, corporations, and individuals find ways to save this precious natural resource. Power Project Financing 70A Longview Avenue San Anselmo, California 94960 415 457-3251 - Fax 415 449-3417 - Cel: 415.328-.5634 http://www.powerprojectfinancing.com/A consulting practice specializing in renewable energy, independent power, project financing, and power sector privatization. The company provides financial advice, financial structuring, and equity and debt capital for governments and developers of power projects around the world.

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Supplement H: Additional resources of potential interest in planning New Economy Week (NEW) Green Investing: Investors’ Circle is a social venture capital intermediary whose mission is to support early-stage, private companies that drive the transition to a sustainable economy. Founded in 1992, IC has become one of the nation’s oldest and largest investor networks, and the only one devoted specifically to sustainability. http://www.investorscircle.net/ Cleantech Venture Network – a market facilitation service supported by private investors. We believe “clean technologies” – from solar energy to water purification - are the next wave of venture investing. Cleantech currently hosts two North American venture forums annually. Our forums are intended and designed to be the premiere showcase for venture-grade, emerging clean technology investment opportunities. http://www.cleantechventure.com/index.cfm Shepherd Advisors is a business development advisory firm focused on the Midwest, whose team of professionals accelerates the commercialization and deployment of clean technologies. In addition, Shepherd Advisors refers select opportunities to Shepherd Capital Ventures for investment-finding work. http://www.shepherdadvisors.biz/ Investeco Capital - Hundreds of North American companies are making money by providing solutions to the world’s environmental problems. These companies fill a fast growing market—as well as a public desire—for cleaner goods, services and technologies. We invest in and partner with companies that are providing effective solutions, with clearly defined businesses in strong commercial sectors. www.investeco.com Asia West LLC is a venture capital fund with the strategic objective of transferring environmentally beneficial, financially-driven technology to the developing world while earning triple bottom line returns for investors. www.asiawestfunds.com SJF Ventures is a venture capital fund that finances and assists expansion stage companies in the clean technologies, business services and consumer products sectors. These companies achieve rapid growth and a competitive advantage through proprietary business models, quality management, high performing entry-level workforces and environmental efficiencies. http://www.sjfund.com/cms/ Ethical Marketplace LLC, a media company that reports on the growth of responsible business in the global marketplace, has announced the national premiere of "Ethical Marketplace," a new half-hour weekly television show airing on PBS stations nationwide, debuting March 15th, 2005. Ethical Marketplace is television's first national show dedicated to reporting the news, trends, and stories of the companies, governments, and people worldwide who are redefining success with socially and environmentally responsible practices, investments, and lifestyles. http://www.ethicalmarketplace.com/tvshow.htm

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Business-related Resources: Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) is a global organization that helps member companies achieve success in ways that respect ethical values, people, communities and the environment. BSR provides information, tools, training and advisory services to make corporate social responsibility an integral part of business operations and strategies. A nonprofit organization, BSR promotes cross sector collaboration and contributes to global efforts to advance the field of corporate social responsibility. http://www.bsr.org/ Environmental Business Council Resources This Website lists summarizes the activities of 32 organizations (called here environmental business councils) that are involved in supporting the development and transfer of innovative environmental technology through such activities as barrier reduction, economic development, and marketing. http://www.clu-in.org/products/ebc/Ebcrpt.htm#Economic Small Business Development Centers Website has a listing of small business development centers nationwide. http://www.websiteestates.com/smallbusinessdevelopmentcenters.html Energy & Environment Twenty-One, Inc. [E221] is a public policy and government relations issues management firm which provides business leaders with strategic and tactical advice in legislative and regulatory matters principally, but not exclusively, in the fields of energy and environmental protection. http://www.esquared21.com/ J.Ottman Consulting, Inc. helps companies find competitive advantage by developing next generation products designed with minimal environmental impact. http://www.greenmarketing.com/ Power Project Financing is a consulting practice specializing in renewable energy, independent power, project financing, and power sector privatization. The company provides financial advice, financial structuring, and equity and debt capital for governments and developers of power projects around the world. www.powerprojectfinancing.com Henry S. Cole & Associates, Incorporated is an environmental consulting firm that provides scientific support, communications and lobbying for corporate, non-profit and community organizations. http://www.hcole-environmental.com/ GreenBiz.com The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization works to harness the power of technology to bring environmental information, resources, and tools to the mainstream business community. Its principal mission is: To provide clear, concise, accurate, and balanced information, resources, and learning opportunities to help companies of all sizes and sectors integrate environmental responsibility into their operations in a manner that combines ecological sustainability with profitable business practices. http://greenbiz.com/

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Environmental Business Journal is the leading business publication for companies operating in the environmental industry. EBJ provides a strategic overview and an independent perspective on market trends and business strategies that affect this changing industry. http://environmental-industry.com/ebj/ebj.html EnviroLink Network P.O. Box 8102 Pittsburgh, PA 15217 http://www.envirolink.org/A non-profit organization which has been providing access to thousands of online environmental resources since 1991. EnviroLink maintains a database of thousands of environmental resources and provides internet services to non-profit organizations. Earth Share 7735 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 900 Bethesda, MD 20814 1.800.875.3863 - 240.333.030 http://www.earthshare.org/index.htmlEarth Share, a nationwide network of the most respected environmental and conservation organizations, offers a simple way to care for our health, water, air, land and wildlife. Earth Share partners with employees and employers across the country to support hundreds of environmental groups through efficient and effective payroll deduction giving. Professional Organizations: American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources. The mission is to be the premier forum for lawyers working in areas related to the environment, natural resources, and energy. The Section is committed to providing members with opportunities to enhance professional skills, stay on top of developments and to participate in dialogue in these substantive areas. It represents more than 10,000 members with a wide range of professional interests. http://www.abanet.org/environ/home.html American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Environmental Law is devoted to examination and analysis of emerging environmental law and policy issues; development of ABA policies in the field; and communication about the myriad environmental law activities taking place throughout the Association. http://www.abanet.org/publicserv/environmental/home.html National Environmental Health Association (NEHA). The mission of the National Environmental Health Association is "to advance the environmental health and protection professional for the purpose of providing a healthful environment for all." Different affiliations within the organization help to promote the diversity and strength of NEHA. For example, the purpose of NEHA's Industry Affiliate is to encourage more involvement and leadership from industry ranks; provide a setting for more open communication between industries, academia and regulatory agencies; and broaden NEHA's technical base. http://www.neha.org/ University Leaders for a Sustainable Future (ULSF) assists colleges and universities in making sustainability an integral part of curriculum, research, operations and outreach. ULSF is also the secretariat for signatories of the Talloires Declaration. The Talloires Declaration was composed in 1990 at an international conference in Talloires, France, this is the first official

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statement made by university administrators of a commitment to environmental sustainability in higher education. The Talloires Declaration (TD) is a ten-point action plan for incorporating sustainability and environmental literacy in teaching, research, operations and outreach at colleges and universities. It has been signed by over 300 university presidents and chancellors in over 40 countries. http://www.ulsf.org/ Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ). The mission of SEJ is to advance public understanding of environmental issues by improving the quality, accuracy, and visibility of environmental reporting. Towards that end, SEJ provides critical support to journalists of all media in their efforts to cover complex issues of the environment responsibly. SEJ also acts to raise awareness among editors, news managers, publishers, and other key decision-makers in the media on the value and importance of environmental news reporting. http://www.sej.org/ Religious Organizations: National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Working Group Created in 1983, the Eco-Justice Working Group of the National Council of Churches provides an opportunity for the national bodies of member Protestant and Orthodox denominations to work together to protect and restore God's Creation. 'Environmental Justice' is an holistic term that includes all ministries designed to heal and defend creation. Eco-Justice is an even broader term that includes efforts to assure justice for all of creation and the human beings who live in it. http://www.webofcreation.org/ncc/index.html#contactus National Religious Partnership for the Environment. A formal alliance of major faith groups and denominations across the spectrum of Jewish and Christian communities and organizations in the United States. Its four founding partners include: The U.S. Catholic Conference, the National Council of Churches of Christ, the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, and the Evangelical Environmental Network. The Partnership is integrating care for God's creation throughout religious life: theology, worship, social teaching, education, congregational life, and public policy initiative http://www.nrpe.org/ Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COELJ). Founded in 1993 to promote environmental education, scholarship, advocacy, and action in the American Jewish community, COEJL is sponsored by a broad coalition of national Jewish organizations and has organized regional affiliates in communities across North America. http://www.coejl.org/ Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN). Formed as part of “a growing movement among evangelical Christians to develop a biblical response to the disregard of God's creation, because we recognize many ‘environmental’ problems are fundamentally spiritual problems.” http://www.creationcare.org/ Native Americans and the Environment. This non-profit project has three goals: to educate the public on environmental problems in Native American communities; to explore the values and historical experiences that Native Americans bring to bear on environmental issues; and to promote conservation measures that respect Native American land and resource rights. http://www.cnie.org/NAE/

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California Interfaith Power and Light (CIPL). California's religious leaders have undertaken a new initiative to combat global warming. The organization developed from Episcopal Power and Light, a group that encouraged churches to purchase green energy. The goal of CIPL is to activate California's 50,000 congregations to respond to global warming by promoting energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. The Regeneration Project continues to be the coalition leader in the national Interfaith Power and Light movement with 15 other state campaigns now in existence. California continues to be the model in this national movement. http://www.interfaithpower.org/ Network for Environmental and Economic Responsibility (NEER). A grassroots, volunteer movement of the United Church of Christ. Commitment is to mobilize networks and resources for a wholistic ministry cognizant of the earth and its creatures. Network members believe that all living things on our planet are interdependent in a vast web of life. Therefore, God's promise of Shalom, just peace, must be envisioned in ecological terms. http://www.center1.com/NEER/NEER1.html Quaker Earthcare Witness. A spiritually-centered movement of Quakers and like-minded people seeking ways to integrate concern for the environment with Friends' long-standing testimonies for simplicity, peace, and equality http://www.quakerearthcare.org/ Friends Energy Project. A California-based project of some members of the Religious Society of Friends. A possible fair solution to the energy needs of the world requires that the population of rich and poor nations alike adopt energy policies and responsible lifestyles consistent with the needs of the present and the future population of this planet http://www.quaker.org/fep/#members

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