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The following links provide general information about different aspects of green/sustainable living. Although grouped by category, some of the links could easily be placed in multiple categories. For some local northern Colorado business and service providers who strive to follow a sustainable path by adhering to the tenets and principles embodied in the links below, check out our Green Highlights.

Building/Construction
	U.S. Green Building Council A non-profit composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Core purpose is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life. Creator of the "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" (LEED) Green Building Rating System™, the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.

	Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) Dedicated to accelerating the development and use of technologies that radically improve the quality, durability, energy efficiency, environmental performance, and affordability of America's housing.

Energy
	Energy Star Program A joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy to help save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.

Health

Sustainable Living
	The Green Book The New York Times Best Seller that describes simple every day steps people can take to live more sustainably on the planet. Written by Elizabeth Rogers and Thomas Kostigen, the Green Book also includes a dozen personal "going green" stories from celebrities.
	Green Heart Institute An environmental education non-profit offering solutions to Climate Change, whose mission is "to empower individuals and businesses to understand the global impact of their actions, connect to their deepest values, and live sustainably from the heart." Publishes the GreenHeartGuide, on-line and printed resources for locating businesses, companies, and individuals providing products and services with a commitment to sustainability.

Building/Construction

Energy

Health

Sustainable Living