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List of Links for the Opportunities Section of the Environmental Measurement Topic Hub™Total Number of Links: 50
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Article/report Abstract: This research project in 14 western states, seeks to develop and demonstrate tools needed to measure ecological conditions of aquatic resources. Source: US Environmental Protection Agency and Office of Research and Development URL: http://wa.water.usgs.gov/projects/emap/ Getting the Most out of Environmental Metrics, by Robert Eaton (Chairman of DaimlerChrysler) Abstract: Commentary on the impacts of environmental performance on the bottom line, suggests government & industry devise metrics that work for both parties, and use of life cycle management data to assess impacts. Source: National Academy of Engineering URL: http://www.nae.edu/nae/bridgecom.nsf/weblinks/NAEW-4NHM88?Open Document Industrial Environmental Performance Metrics: Challenges and Opportunities Abstract: (For purchase) This book is a corporate-focused analysis that examines the metrics implications to businesses as their responsibilities expand beyond the factory gate--upstream to suppliers and downstream to products and services. Source: Committee on Industrial Environmental Performance Metrics, National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council URL: http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=9458 Inventory and Report: Seattle's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Abstract: Inventory on Seattle City’s 1990-2000 greenhouse gas emissions; covers projected 2010 emissions, reduction plan, emissions related to the City’s internal activities, emissions influenced by City policies and programs, and data collection challenges. Source: City of Seattle, Washington URL: http://www.cityofseattle.net/environment/documents/Inventory%2 0Final%204-11-02.doc Materials Accounting Project Abstract: Study of materials accounting practices at two large facilities, to assess effectiveness of materials accounting in the pulp & paper, and the chemical industry. The study aims to demonstrate where materials accounting is most and least effective. Source: National Pollution Prevention Roundtable URL: http://www.p2.org/inforesources/map.html Oregon's Progress Board - 2004 Annual Performance Reports and Measures Abstract: Tracking and benchmarking statewide progress toward meeting goals in the state’s strategic plan. Includes indicators for economics, community safety, environmental health, etc. Source: Oregon State URL: http://egov.oregon.gov/DAS/OPB/GOVresults.shtml Pollution Prevention 1997: A National Progress Report Abstract: Chapter 7, "Measuring Environmental Performance", discusses the emerging framework for measuring prevention, how to measure program effectiveness, pollution prevented, and related achievements. Source: US Environmental Protection Agency URL: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/p2_97/ Results-Based Performance Measurement/Management Study Abstract: Presentation on the results-based performance measurement/management system in Florida. Helps identify environmental problems related to air and water quality, and the environmental impacts. Source: Florida Department of Environmental Protection URL: http://govinfo.library.unt.edu/npr/library/papers/bkgrd/fladep .htm Tracking Toxic Substances at Industrial Facilities: Engineering Mass Balance Versus Materials Accounting Abstract: Examines whether knowing amounts of toxic substances entering & leaving manufacturing facilities is useful in evaluating chemical releases, waste reduction progress, and chemical management practices. Uses mass balance and materials accounting to assess. Source: National Academy Press URL: http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309040868 
Case study/success story Abstract: NEIS is developing continuous atmospheric measurement equipment and using the atmospheric data, as well as data on organism health, to assess impacts and risks of exposure on human health. Source: National Institute for Environmental Studies URL: http://www.nies.go.jp/gaiyo/panf2002/risk/risk-e.html Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Management of Selected Materials in Municipal Solid Waste Abstract: An EPA study of 10 types of recyclable materials, resulted in a formula for estimating greenhouse gases associated with recycling these materials. Source: US Environmental Protection Agency Global Warming URL: http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/Resource CenterPublicationsWasteManagement.html IBM's Accounability and Sustainability Reporting Abstract: IBM's Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) report. Source: IBM URL: http://www.ibm.com/ibm/responsibility/company/sustainability/g ri-index.shtml Measuring Progress in Toxics Use Reduction and Pollution Prevention Hard Copy Publication - This project developed and tested a methodology for measuring toxics use reduction progress in MA, under a state law. Results indicate progress in reducing toxic chemical use and generation of toxic byproducts. Contact TURI at (978) 934-3275. Source: Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) National Performance Measures Strategy (NPMS) [PDF] Abstract: Initiated in January of 1997, and implemented in 1999, NPMS has a set of enhanced performance measures for EPA's enforcement and compliance assurance program. Source: US Environmental Protection Agency - Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance URL: http://www.epa.gov/Compliance/resources/reports/planning/resul ts/npmmemo2.pdf Nortel's Environmental Performance Index (EPI) Abstract: Nortel's EPI is calculated annually, and provides a single overall rating of the corporation's performance against its stated goals. The EPI involves 25 parameters, each weighted according to criteria such as environmental impact and degree of risk. Source: Nortel URL: http://www.nortel.com/corporate/community/environment/98ehsrep ort/performance_3.html Oregon Water Quality Index Abstract: Uses Total Maximum Daily Limit (TMDL) and other monitored water data to calculate an index that describes river water quality in Oregon. Source: Oregon State Department of Environmental Quality URL: http://www.deq.state.or.us/lab/wqm/wqimain.htm
Fact sheet/checklist Abstract: Determines P2 project cost savings and ROI, and highlights instances when costs outweigh benefits of an environmental project. Checklist of typical costs in P2 economic analysis, payback analysis, and instructions for calculating. Source: Washington State Department of Ecology URL: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/pubs/95400.pdf Environmental Indicators Technical Report Abstract: These factsheets profile New Jersey's set of environmental indicators for air quality, water resources, drinking water, pollution prevention and mercury. Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection URL: http://www.nj.gov/dep/citizen_mynj.html Green Zia Award Winner Profiles Abstract: Profiles and case study on companies that have achieved Green Zia Environmental Excellence, a quality & performance based evaluation method. Source: State of New Mexico URL: http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/Green_Zia_website/page4.html
Manual/handbook/curriculum Hard Copy Publication - Documents research to identify ways to measure pollution prevention (P2) at industrial facilities, including state of the art facility-level measurement and a user's guide to P2 measurement tools. Call 513-569-7562 and ask for document number EPA/600/R-9 Source: Research Triangle Institute and US EPA's Office of Research & Development National Risk Management Research Laboratory Development of Baseline Metrics [PDF] Abstract: Discusses issues around development of metrics for industry - covers energy, mass, water usage, pollutants, human health, eco-toxicity. Source: American Institute of Chemical Engineers URL: http://www.aiche.org/cwrt/pdf/BaselineMetrics.pdf Environmental Performance Measurement Toolkit Hard Copy Publication - (Not available online, but can request copy EPA contact at 202-566-2951). This pre-publication draft guidance is excellent in describing environmental measurement concepts, planning, tools, data interpretation, normalization, etc. Source: US Environmental Protection Agency - Performance Incentives Division EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program Abstract: (scroll down) Guidance for determining environmental and energy benefits of a landfill gas utilization project - Also calculates avoided emissions from coal, or fuel oil, or natural gas by using methane from a landfill. Source: US Environmental Protection Agency URL: http://www.epa.gov/lmop/ Evaluation and Certification of Suppliers Abstract: This document is one portion of a resource on "Greening the Supply Chain", and provides links to organizations that are measuring their suppliers' environmental performance; offers suggestions on evaluating suppliers. Source: Pollution Prevention Resource Center URL: http://www.pprc.org/pubs/grnchain/eval.cfm Green Zia - Environmental Excellence Award Abstract: Voluntary program supports & assists New Mexico businesses (tools available to others too!) to achieve environmental excellence through continuous environmental improvement and prevention-based EMS. Source: State of New Mexico URL: http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/Green_Zia_website/ Guidelines for Statistical Graphs Abstract: Provides tips on choosing the most appropriate graphing format(s) or design(s) to display the features of interest and the important message in a data set. Source: US Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration URL: http://www.eia.doe.gov/neic/graphs/preface.htm Implementation Guide for the Code of Environmental Management Principles for Federal Agencies (CEMP) [PDF] Abstract: Part 5 of this document, titled "Measurement and Improvement", guides the government in the use of performance measurement for continuous improvement and benchmarking. Source: US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assistance URL: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/incentive s/ems/cempmaster.pdf Measuring Environmental Performance - A Primer and Survey of Metrics in Use [PDF] Abstract: Primer discusses considerations for designing a metrics program and a compilation of indicators. Source: Global Environmental Management Initiative URL: http://www.gemi.org/MET_101.pdf Sustainability Reporting Guidelines (G3) on Economic, Environmental and Social Performance Abstract: A common, international framework, for any organization, to report on linked aspects of sustainability: economic, social & environmental. Example environmental metric categories include: energy, materials, water, emissions, effluent, waste, compliance. Source: Global Reporting Initiative URL: http://www.globalreporting.org/ReportingFramework/G3Online/
Other resources Abstract: This is a method for ranking chemicals by their environmental and workplace hazards. The development team reviewed existing measurement methods and expanded on a system developed by the University of Tennessee. Source: Purdue University URL: https://Engineering.Purdue.edu/CMTI/IRCHS/
Proceedings Abstract: The goal of this workshop was to identify current and future atmospheric issues relevant to the U.S. economy and industry, and to identify the technical specifications of needed fundamental measurements, standards, and air quality programs. Source: National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) and National Oceanic & Atmospheric ?? (NOAA) URL: http://www.cstl.nist.gov/div837/Division/meetings/pastmeetings /AtmWorkshop/AtmosphericWorkshop.htm
Software/electronic tool Abstract: This on-line calculator determines the carbon dioxide emissions (and CO2 equivalent), attribtued to energy consumption, heating energy consumption, and auto and air travel. Source: Bonneville Environmental Foundation URL: http://www.greentagsusa.org/greentags/calculator/ Combustion Calculations Spreadsheet Abstract: Compute the expected exhaust gas flows and estimated pollutant emissions from a coal-fired boiler and an MSW incinerator are available for downloading. Source: Envirometrics Inc. URL: http://www.envirometrics.com/news/index.html Corporate GHG Accounting - Download GHG Calculation Tools Abstract: Downloadable spreadsheets and guidance to help calculate greenhouse gas emissions from cross-sector and sector-specific industrial operations. (Must register to download) Source: GHG Protocol Initiative URL: http://www.ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools Environmental Input/Output Life Cycle Assessment Abstract: Estimates overall environmental impacts from producing a certain $ amount of any of 500 commodities or services in the U.S. Guidance on relative impacts of different types of products, materials, services, or industries with respect to resource use. Source: Green Design Initiative URL: http://www.eiolca.net/ Essential EH&S Software Abstract: A comprehensive (and expensive) industrial hygiene and environmental data system developed and primarily used by the process industry, especially multi-location companies. Source: Essential Technologies URL: http://www.ess-home.com/ Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions Abstract: Provides detailed methods and discussions for estimating greenhouse gas emissions from specific industries and processes, and landfilling. Source: US Environmental Protection Agency - Emission Inventory Improvement Program URL: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/chief/eiip/techreport/volume08/index.ht ml Green Suite Abstract: Comprehensive (and somewhat expensive), web-based application to track Environmental Health & Safety: flexible, stores data at own site and/or vendor’s site server. Source: Greensuite URL: http://www.greensuite.com Martindale's Calculators On-Line Center Abstract: This site contains over 15,455 calculators that are usable online or downloadable, that deal with a variety of scientific and engineering and other calculations for which measured information can be translated into certain environmental impacts. Source: Martindale's Reference Desk URL: http://www.martindalecenter.com/Calculators.html Measurement and Metrics - Overview, Why Tally Emissions, What to Tally, and How to Tally Emissions Abstract: GEMI discusses emissions measurement issues, and methods of calculating emissions from industrial operations. Source: Global Environmental Management Initiative (GEMI) URL: http://apps5.oingo.com/apps/domainpark/domainpark.cgi?client=n etw8744&s=BUSINESSANDCLIMATE.ORG Particulate Matter Calculator Abstract: Downloadable program, available for states (and others) to calculate filterable particulate matter (PM) emissions. Output: controlled filterable PM-2.5 and 10 emissions. Source: US Environmental Protection Agency URL: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/chief/software/pmcalc/ Pollution Prevention Metrics (NEWMOA) Abstract: Northeast states P2 programs partnered to create common multi-state metrics, both outcome and activity-based. The metrics are listed in this document. A software tool is available to states and local governments to use in evaluating their P2 programs. Source: Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association (NEWMOA) URL: http://www.newmoa.org/prevention/metrics/metrics.wpd Software Tool Library from the Tellus Institute Abstract: The different research groups at Tellus have developed computer models to assist planning professionals in analyses of measured data, including cost analysis. Source: Tellus Institute URL: http://www.tellus.org/software/ The Performance Benchmarking Service (PBS) Checkpoint [PDF] Abstract: The PBS developed this web-accessible tool that allows you to tap into a database of thousands of manufacturing plants and produce a clear, concise benchmarking report in minutes. Source: Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center URL: http://www.p2pays.org/ref/01/00883.pdf US EPA's Waste Reduction Model (WARM) Abstract: Calculates greenhouse gas reductions based on waste reduction and recycling efforts. Source: US Environmental Protection Agency URL: http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/waste/calculators/Warm_h ome.html
Web site Abstract: The index tells how clean the air is across the U.S., and whether it will affect health. The EPA, state, and local agencies work together to report current and forecast conditions for ozone and particle pollution. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency URL: http://www.epa.gov/airnow/ National Environmental Performance Track Abstract: A voluntary program to incentivise and motivate businesses by rewarding top environmental performance for organizations that have implemented EMS and have shown measurable results. Source: US Environmental Protection Agency URL: http://www.epa.gov/performancetrack/index.htm Oregon's Performance Measure Guidelines For State Agencies Abstract: Guidelines and tools for state agencies to utilize the Oregon Progress Board's performance measures. Offers logic diagrams/models, criteria, development tips, and more. Source: Oregon Economic & Community Development Department URL: http://egov.oregon.gov/DAS/OPB/GOVresults.shtml Puget Sound's Air Quality Index Abstract: Based on the National Pollution Standards Index system, this Index provides daily status of air quality in the Puget Sound region. Source: Puget Sound Clean Air Agency URL: http://www.pscleanair.org/airq/aqi.aspx Small Business Environmental Home Page Abstract: Offers performance measurement tools and success stories. Source: US Environmental Protection Agency and Concurrent Technologies Corporation URL: http://www.smallbiz-enviroweb.org/perfmeas/perf.html
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