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List of Links for the P2 Opportunities Section of the Environmental Mentoring Topic Hub™Total Number of Links: 13
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Article/report Abstract: A unique public-private partnership that demonstrates environmental leadership and gives opportunities for businesses and communities to obtain environmental mentoring through interaction with other members. Source: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality URL: http://www.azalliance.org/ Emerging Role of Associations as Mentors Abstract: Discusses different opportunities and examples of associations that have provided mentorship to members and non-members. Source: Greenbiz.com URL: http://www.neefusa.org/resources/publications.htm Environmental Mentoring: Benefits, Challenges & Opportunities Abstract: Report examines six mentoring programs that have appeared to be beneficial and improved environmental performance. Source: Greenbiz.com URL: http://www.neefusa.org/resources/publications.htm Going Green, Upstream: The Promise of Supply Chain Environmental Management Abstract: Study on supply chain principles and examples. Supply chains offer opportunities for mentoring. Source: Greenbiz.com URL: http://www.neefusa.org/resources/publications.htm Mentoring Handbook - A Guide to Environmental Mentoring for Companies, Nonprofits & Regulators Abstract: This guidebook offers strategies, examples, and important aspects of different types of environmental mentoring. Source: National Environmental Education and Training Foundation and Greenbiz Publications URL: http://www.neefusa.org/resources/publications.htm Putting Mentoring to Work for Your Company Abstract: Makes a case for business mentoring, especially to small and medium-sized businesses. Presents several case studies on business mentoring. Source: Greenbiz.com URL: http://greenbiz.com/resources/resource/putting-mentoring-work- your-company Standardizing Excellence: Working with Smaller Businesses to Implement Environmental Management Systems [PDF] Abstract: Provides ideas and recommendations to inform and guide organizations involved in or interested in EMS assistance. Source: National Environmental Education and Training Foundation URL: http://www.neefusa.org/pdf/EMSWoskshopReport.pdf 
Case study/success story Abstract: An industrial mutual aid group is mentoring small businesses in Lehigh Valley area in complying with environment, safety and health regulations and providing a safe work place. The group will work with 278 valley companies that manufacture, use, or handle chemicals. Source: Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Solid Waste URL: www.epa.gov/oem/docs/chem/lehigh.pdf Peer Exchange - Rebuild America Abstract: Sample projects from SEI, the coordinator of the Peer Exchange portion of the Department of Energy's Rebuild America program. Source: Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI) URL: http://www.seiinc.org/rebuildamerica.html
Manual/handbook/curriculum Abstract: (For purchase) Booklet explains how to hold a supplier workshop with first tier suppliers to uncover ways of improving environmental/cost/quality performance across organizations. Source: Axis Performance Advisors, Inc. URL: http://home.pacifier.com/~axis/sust_series.html#descriptions The Natural Step (TNS) in Australia Abstract: The Australia TNS has a personal learning course in which TNS implementers “tutor” others in implementing this standard for sustainability. Source: The Natural Step Environmental Institute Australia URL: http://64.207.158.76/au.naturalstep.org/index.html
Web site Abstract: Supports organizations interested in using The Natural Step framework for sustainability and has a peer learning group network and a "sustainability coach" contracted through the US Environmental Protection Agency. Source: Oregon Natural Step Network (Portland, OR) URL: http://www.ortns.org/ Public Entity Environmental Management System Resource Center (The PEER Center) Abstract: The PEER Center provides EMS guidance, tools, and training, and links you to real-life mentors, technical assistance, and problem-solving strategies. Source: U.S Environmental Protection Agency URL: http://www.peercenter.net/
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