Environment & Going Green

Environment

Environmental Science E-Books (Gale Virtual Reference Library)
Outside the Library, this resource is only available to Lincolnwood Library card holders.

Records of the Environmental Protection Agency
Browse or search records of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and predecessor agencies' documents. Documents are from 1944 through 1996.
Environmental Photos
This collection consists of approximately 4,500 photographs documenting natural environments, ecologies, and plant communities in the United States at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth century. Produced between 1891 and 1936 by a group of American botanists generally regarded as one of the most influential in the development of modern ecological studies, these photographs provide an overview of important representative natural landscapes across the nation.

National Environmental Scorecard
The National Environmental Scorecard provides objective, factual information about the environmental voting records of U.S. Representatives and Senators. The Scorecard represents the consensus of experts from numerous respected environmental and conservation organizations who selected the key votes on which members of Congress should be graded.

Call2Recycle
Recycling drop off centers for batteries and cell phones.
Earth911
Find a drop off place by zip code.
Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County -- SWANCC
Recycling drop off centers.

Building Green
Building Green is an independent publishing company committed to bringing our members accurate, unbiased, and timely green design information.
ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR is a government program with the aim of helping people save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Advice to homeowners and consumers about products, new homes, and home improvement.
Green2Green
Green2Green is a free resource that allows building professionals to compare green building products side-by-side on basic characteristics, environmental attributes and performance.
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council
The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) is an independent, non-profit trade association that seeks to dramatically improve the long-term performance and value of buildings through our outreach, advocacy, and education programs.
U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council is a non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.
Whole Building Design Guide
The gateway to up-to-date information on integrated whole building design techniques and technologies.