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Landfills
This site discusses landfills, their hazardous effects and how they will effect us.
http://www.zerowasteamerica.org/Landfills.htm
LEED Certification – US Green Building Council
Globally recognized green building certification system which provides impartial, third-party certification at a number of different levels. This site details how you can get certified at different levels.
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19
LEED Certification – New Construction
Official LEED certification resource on LEED for new construction rating systems. http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=220
LEED Certification – Existing Buildlings
Official LEED certification resource on LEED for existing buildings rating systems. http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=221
LEED Certification – Commercial Interiors
Official LEED certification resource on LEED for commercial interiors rating systems.
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=145
LEED Certification – Core & Shell
Official LEED certification resource on LEED for core and shell construction rating systems.
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=295
LEED Certification – Schools
Official LEED certification resource on LEED for schools rating systems. http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1586
LEED Certification – Retail
Official LEED certification resource on LEED for retail rating systems. http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1734
LEED Certification – Healthcare
Official LEED certification resource on LEED for healthcare rating systems. http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1765
LEED Certification – Homes
Official LEED certification resource on LEED for homes rating systems. http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=147
LEED Certification – Neighborhood Development
Official LEED certification resource on LEED for neighborhood development rating systems.
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=148
LED Lighting – Efficient Lighting
An article discussing the LED lighting and how it can reduce our impact on the environment.
http://www.free-press-release.com/news-eco-friendly-led-lights-1250110978.html
Life Cycle Assessment –According to the EPA
The EPA's Life Cycle Assessment website which defines the term and discusses how it is calculated.
http://www.epa.gov/nrmrl/lcaccess/
Local Government Commission
This organization assists local governments in building livable communities. http://www.lgc.org/index.html
Locally Sourced Food
An article that discusses the benefits of purchasing locally sourced food. http://www.thesite.org/healthandwellbeing/fitnessanddiet/food/locallysourcedfood
Louisiana Chapter of the Sierra Club
The Louisiana Chapter of the Sierra Club, a wonderful organization whose members work to save the earth and protect its wildlife. Their site has a wealth of information and helpful green resources.
http://louisiana.sierraclub.org/
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality promotes environmental protection through the development of environmentally-friendly policies, education and support of the residents of Louisiana. http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/36/Default.aspx
Low-Emissions Vehicles
An article by JDPower which discusses the different types of low-emissions vehicles. http://www.jdpower.com/autos/articles/Understanding-Low-Emission-Vehicles
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