UNO | Sustainability

Local Organizations

City of Omaha Recycling Contains Recyling Information and a list of drop off sites.
Envrionment Omaha This policy development initiative is creating an Environmental Element for the City of Omaha's master plan. There are five content areas - the Natural Environment, Urban Form & Transportation, Building Construction, Resource Conservation and Community Health.
Firststar Fiber A locally owned and operated recycling company. They offer single stream recycling and other services to users in the Metro Area.
Green Omaha Coalition GOC's mission is to promote a healthy, sustainable community through partnerships, policy, and smart solutions.
Keep Omaha Beautiful Keep Omaha Beautiful, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to litter reduction, beautification and education on solid waste issues.
Metro RideShare MetrO! Rideshare is a publicly funded commuter matching service for anyone who commutes to, from, or within the MAPA five county region.
NE Flatwater Chapter of USGBC A chapter of the US Green Building Council working to promote green building practices, technologies, policies and standards through partnerships with other organizations.
Omaha Public Power District: Aim Green An energy information center.
Omaha Young Professionals The Greater Omaha Young Professionals is comprised of next generation leaders 40 and under who want to impact the community and work together to contribute to Omaha's growth.
Pollution Prevention Region Seven The Pollution Prevention Center is an information hub that contains topics, discussions and events that are taking place in Omaha and surrounding area. Be sure to check it out!
Under the Sink Under the Sink is a household hazardous waste collection facility.
Waste Cap Nebraska A non-profit organization that provides confidential, non-regulatory waste reduction and recycling services to Nebraska businesses.

National Organizations

AASHE Campus Resource Page
APPA – Educational Facilities Management A place where facilites professionals can gather and discuss ideas.
Consumer Reports - Greener Choices Find reports and reviews on green products.
National Wildlife Federation: Campus Ecology Promotes sustainability leadership among colleges and universities by providing resources,technical support, networking opportunities, education events.
Energy Information Administration Provides Offical Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government.
Energy Star A great site that provides info, products and tips for being energy efficient.
Environmental Protection Agency A site with great resources and information.
EPA Green Building Council A non- profit organization with the goal of making green buildings available to everyone within a generation.
Fixingtheplanet.com FixingThePlanet.com is a subsidiary of EcoEarth LLC and is founded on the principal of providing a place for individuals anywhere to converse and share green ideas.
NACUBO The National Association of College and University Business Officers site.
NREL The site for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Ride to Work "A 501 c4 non-profit organization, advocating and supporting the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and providing information about everyday utility riding to the public."
Rocky Mountain Institute A non-profit "think and do" tank working on energy solutions.
Tree Campus USA Sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, this non-profit group works to link Universites and Colleges together who share the common goal of plant/tree management.

Building

EPA Green Building Council

A non- profit organization with the goal of making green buildings available to everyone within a generation.

NE Flatwater Chapter of USGBC

A chapter of the US Green Building Council working to promote green building practices, technologies, policies and standards through partnerships with other organizations.

Energy

APPA – Educational Facilities Management A non-profit organization that provides confidential, non-regulatory waste reduction and recycling services to Nebraska businesses.
Conserving Water 49 ways to conserve water in your home.
Earth 911 A general environmental resource.
EcoFoot How much does it take to maintain your lifestyle? Use the footprint calculator to find out!
Energy Information Administration Provides Offical Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government.
Energy Star A great site that provides info, products and tips for being energy efficient.
Greenhouse Gas Guide An animated guide to greenhouse gases.
Ideal Bite Small steps toward sustainability.
Living With Ed Epidsodes and advice about living green.
Natureworks LLC Natureworks LLC is an independent company providing products with a low carbon footprint.
NREL- National Renewable Energy Laboratory The site for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Omaha Public Power District: Aim Green An energy information center.
Rocky Mountain Institute A non-profit "think and do" tank working on energy solutions.

Food

Eat Well Guide

Find local, sustainable and organic food.

Sustainable Table

A site dedicated to providing healthy, organic food choices.

Recycling

City of Omaha Recycling Contains Recyling Information and a list of drop off sites.
Firststar Fiber A locally owned and operated recycling company. They offer single stream recycling and other services to users in the Metro Area.
National Recycling Coalition College and University Recycling Council
Under the Sink Under the Sink is a household hazardous waste collection facility.

Transportation

Driving Tips Tips on how to drive more efficiently.
EV World A blog that provides information on sustainable transportation.
OMAHA MAT Omaha's public transportation system.
Metro RideShare MetrO! Rideshare is a publicly funded commuter matching service for anyone who commutes to, from, or within the MAPA five county region.
Ride to Work "A 501 c4 non-profit organization, advocating and supporting the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and providing information about everyday utility riding to the public."

General Tips/Information

Cool It! Tips for Going Green Every day actions that can make a difference.
National Geographic Green Guide Green Guide to Living .
The Science of Global Warming Global warming facts.
Stop Global Warming "Our mission is to use the strength of numbers to urge our government to join the rest of the world in addressing global warming, and urge business to start a new industrial revolution of clean energy that reduces our dependence on oil.."
TIME: Simple Ways To Stop Global Warming Can one person slow global warming? Actually, yes. You—along with scientists, businesses and governments—can create paths to cut carbon emissions. Here is our guide to some of the planet's best ideas.

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