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Summarizes the purpose and goals of government and international agencies that promote environmentally friendly technologies, products, and processes. The 100 plus entries identify which organizational resources are offered and technology functions are handled by the agency, and provide points of contact for further information. Individual programs are listed under their parent agency. Sample resources and technologies are described for some programs. The final chapter discusses a few non-profit groups and professional societies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This handbook guides the user to hundreds of technologies, practices, partnership opportunities, and funding resources. Presented in non-technical language, it covers hundreds of publicly available resources for pollution prevention, control, remediation, and assessment.Environmental Technology Resources Handbook will help you: REDUCE-time, effort, and money to search for innovative technologiesLOCATE-federal dollars to support development of innovative technologiesANTICIPATE-environmental compliance problems by early adoption of technologyUNDERSTAND-the process of forming partnerships to develop or market your "green" products or solutionsPARTICIPATE-in verifying technologies under development.The Handbook is a highly cost-effective tool for environmental policymakers, corporate EHS personnel, engineers, consultants, governmental program managers, technology vendors, international development assistance professionals, and academics teaching environmental courses.Environmental Technology Resources Handbook indexes information by key words, 12 technology and environmental media areas, 15 types of resources offered, and major industry and government sectors. Contacts, including URLs, e-mail addresses, and phone and fax numbers allow you to access more detailed information.
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