Learn more about organizations, publications, and media outlets working to create healthier and greener homes.

Alliance for Healthy Homes – a national not-for-profit organization working to prevent and eliminate hazards in homes that can harm the health of children, families, and other residents.

American Association of Radon Scientists & Technologists – a nonprofit, professional organization of members who are dedicated to the highest standard of excellence and ethical performance of radon measurement, radon mitigation and transfer of radon information for the benefit of members, consumers and the public at large.

American Lung Association – the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States dedicated tothe education of preventing lung disease and promoting lung health.

BeSafeNet.org- Site dedicated to the development of an organized network among countries, aimed at providing information and knowledge to groups of people concerning the prevention, preparation, immediate reaction and reahbilitation in case of danger and disadter.

Blog: Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough-Book calling for the transformation of human industry through ecologically intelligent design.

Build It Green- A non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy energy and resource-efficient building practices in California.

Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA)- Provides education and resources to transform the residential design and construction industry to profitably deliver efficient and environmentally responsible buildings and communities.

Energy Star – A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program that focuses on improving energy performance in buildings as a method of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Environmental Web Directory- Environmental Search Engine

E.P.A’s Citizen Guide to Radon- Helpful information on the effects of radon and human health.

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) – Provides certification for wood products, assuring consumers that they come from forests that are managed “sustainably”.

Green Building Elements- Where homeowners and LEED accredited professionals alike can learn about advances in green and renewable building materials, current projects in sustainable architecture and progressive urban planning, and local guidelines for creating green structures in different regions of the U.S.

Green BuildingPages- An on-line, sustainable design and decision-making tool for building industry professionals and environmentally and socially responsible consumer.

GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI)- Offers three types of third party certification programs to improve public health and quality of life though programs that improve indoor air.

Green Home Building- Website that focuses on a wide range of information about sustainable architecture and natural building.

Green Houston- The City of Houston’s initiative to engage more citizens in green living resources.

Green Made Simple – A site made simple by entering your zip codeto find incentives, rebates, free offers, businesses and products, people, etc., all in the green world.

Green Seal – Provides science-based environmental certification standards for governmental agencies, universities, and the lodging and architectural building industries.

Greendex- National Geographic’s worldwide green tracking index.

Healthy Building Network- A national network of green building professionals, environmental and health activists, socially responsible investment advocates and others who are interested in promoting healthier building materials as a means of improving public health and preserving the global environment.

Institute for Green Business Certification – A green program that provides certification for businesses, organizations and stadiums.

MomsRising.org- Helps bring important motherhood and family issues to the forefront.

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) – A trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority.

National Center for Healthy Housing – Originally founded in 1992 to combat childhood lead poisoning, the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit promotes practical methods to protect children from residential environmental hazards while preserving the supply of affordable housing.

NCHH Report: Housing Interventions and Health: A Review of the Evidence

New Living- A ‘green’ general store carrying products that help create cleaner homes, healthier neighborhoods, and greener communities.

OntarioGreenSpec -A directory of products and services that enable people in Ontario, Canada to build or renovate clean and green.

Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC)- Extiensive source of information on pollution prevention technologies and implementation, for indusrty, commerce, and households.

Pharos Project – A wonderful materials evaluation tool used by green building and procurement professionals.

Planet Green – Discovery Communication’s 24-hour eco-lifestyle television network and website, a sister site of TreeHugger.com.

Rice Design Alliance – A non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of architecture, urban design, and the built environment in the Houston region through educational programs, publications, and active programs to initiate physical improvements.

Science Certification Systems – Certifications for products including office furniture systems, components, seating, building materials,carpet and rugs, hard surface flooring, paints, and more.

State NORM Guidelines (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials)- A compilation of state by state regulation practices for naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM).

Sustainable Building Industry Council (SBIC)- An independent, non-profit trade association that seeks to dramatically improve the long-term performance and value of buildings through our outreach, advocacy and educational programs.

The Green Standard - A non-profit organization that develops programs and services that improve human health, productivity and quality of life by advancing sustainable production and consumption.

Transmaterial.net- Website discussing how new materials are transforming our physical environment.

TreeHugger.com- Web media outlet that provides green news, solutions and product information.

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): LEED – The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, provides a suite of standards for environmentally sustainable construction. Also see the USGBC ‘s list of resources/links.