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| SC Recycling Resources - list of links to many recycling resources in our state. |
| 2007 Index of Waste Minimization Contains a listing of recyclers that are sorted by commodity. |
| SC Materials Exchange a free service that seeks to reduce waste by facilitating the exchange of reusable materials by businesses, non-profit institutions and government. |
| SC Smart Business Recycling Program Learn how your business can start recycling. |
| Battery Recycling: |
| www.batteryuniversity.com - All you need to know about batteries, and how to recycle them |
| www.batteryrecycling.com - Ship off your old batteries for recycling at $0.85/pound. |
| www.lamprecycling.com - Disposal of batteries and other toxic materials with easy-to-use containers that you fill up and mail off. |
| www.earth911.com - Use the search box at the top to find local recycling collectors. |
| Recycling Centers in Lexington Co. - Scroll down to Lexington County and find a location near you. |
| CatalogChoice.org - Stop waste before it starts. Opt out of catalogs mailed to your home for FREE. |
| NAHBgreen.org - Learn more about the national component of our local program. |
| BuilderBooks.com Green Resources - The Green Building section of NAHB's on-line bookstore. |
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www.buildingscience.com The science of building green buildings. |
| Earth 911 - Learn more about all kinds of environmentally friendly and green issues. LOTS of information at this website. |
| US Dept. of Energy. Energy Star(R) program and lots more energy-saving information. |
| US DOE Consumer Page Energy-saving information for consumers (home, car, tax breaks, etc.) |
| Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy A part of the US Department of Energy |
| The Energy & Environmental Building Association or EEBA. Books, classes, lots of green information. |
| The Sustainability Institute Based in Charleston, SC, this group educates individuals and businesses to green practices. Request an energy audit or a free home energy saving kit. |
| www.healthhouse.org - Indoor Air Quality information for builders and consumers from the American Lung Association® |
| Building Stone Institute - Thin Stone Veneers for your home save on materials and look good, too. Check this website to find local quarries and recommended practices. |
| National Wildlife Federation’s Backyard Habitat Program Transform your yard into an NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat. See the website to learn more. |
| Green Hotels - Planning a trip this Summer? Visit this website to learn more about green hotels and tips on traveling green. Also a handy list of member hotels listed by state and area. |
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See our local Associate Members and the many great products and services they offer. Click Here. |
| BuildingGreen.com On-line GreenSpec® directory that lists over 2,100 green products. |
| Minnesota Building Materials Database Lists environmentally preferred products for building. |
| Carpet and Rug Institute Floor covering material is a factor in your homes' indoor air quality. |
| www.themarmoleumstore.com Floating linoleum floors (for indoor air quality). |
| www.mazenails.com Recycled nails |
| www.natureshardware.com Natural hardware (door, cabinet pulls, etc.) |
| www.kliptech.com Klip BioTechnologies, ultra-green composite surface product |
| www.besthomeledlighting.com Any type of lighting solution... with LED lights. |
| www.ccrane.com Interesting on-line store that has LED light products among other things. |
| www.trojanuv.com - Ultraviolet light water purification system for residential/commercial use. |
| Wedeco - Residential - Ultraviolet light water purification - residential |
| www.bpsolar.us See what BP is working on in the solar energy field. |
| BP Solar Savings Estimator - What it costs/what you can save (easy to use). |
| www.dawnsolar.com Concealed solar collection system (Under roof tiles) |
| www.ases.org National group that promotes the use of solar energy |
| www.scsolarcouncil.org SC Chapter of the above group. |
| Find Solar - Like the name says... Find a solar energy professional near you. |
| Solar Electric Power Assoc. - A group bring solar energy to the mainstream. |
| Solar Energy Industries Assoc. - Solar industry leaders also working to bring solar technology to the masses. |
| BuilderBooks.com |
| Visit the Green Building section of NAHBs on-line bookstore |
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