American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
"The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a nonprofit research organization, develops transformative policies to reduce energy waste and combat climate change. With our independent analysis, we aim to build a vibrant and equitable economy – one that uses energy more productively, reduces costs, protects the environment, and promotes the health, safety, and well-being of everyone."
ACEEE also has policy information to view.
"Our mission is simple: To empower you with breakthrough research to make informed choices and live a healthy life in a healthy environment."
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"Our purpose: nurturing responsible forestry so forests and people can thrive."
Natural Resources Defense Council
"NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council) combines the power of more than 3 million members and online activists with the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and other environmental specialists to confront the climate crisis, protect the planet's wildlife and wild places, and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities."
"The Product Stewardship Institute is a policy expert and consulting nonprofit that powers the emerging circular economy to ensure products are responsibly managed from design to end of life. PSI pioneered product stewardship in the United States and has led the movement for over two decades by convening diverse stakeholders to build extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies, programs, and laws."
"USGBC accelerates and scales transformation of the built environment to minimize climate impacts and enhance the well-being of people, the environment and communities worldwide."
Find information about the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating and certification system.