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• EPA - US Environmental Protection Agency
  http://www.epa.gov/epahome/educational.htm
  This site targets educators who wish to teach about the environment and it covers topics literally from A to Z. It offers background information on a variety of topics, lesson plans, and activities that work in and out of the classroom. You will also find information on workshops, conferences, grants, awards and a variety of other information that will assist you in your educational goals whether you teach in a traditional classroom setting, an outdoor classroom, a community center or in your home.
  
  
• EREF - Environmental Research and Education Foundation
  http://www.erefdn.org/secondaryschool.htm
  The Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) is an independent public grant-making entity whose mission is to develop environmental solutions for the future.
  
  
• EIA - Environmental Industry Associations
  http://www.envasns.org
  EIA is the parent organization for the National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA) and the Waste Equipment Technology Association (WASTEC). EIA supports these associations through research and administrative, legal, federal affairs and public relations resources. EIA also has its own members (public officials), and programs and events, such as the annual Hall of Fame awards, the Women's Council, Drivers of the Year, Insurance programs, Manual of Recommended Safety Practices, and Doing Our Best - A Matter of Integrity, a practical guide to ethical behavior. EIA also is a primary sponsor of WasteExpo, the industry's leading trade show and is responsible for the show's educational sessions. All of these are just a click away! We invite you to learn about the solid waste industry and the positive, vital role it plays in protecting human health and the environment.
   
• KAB - Keep America Beautiful
  http://www.kab.org
  Follow the links to the local chapters, for example, the Dallas affiliate:
  
  
• NRC - National Recycling Coalition
  http://www.nrc-recycle.org
  
  
• PlasticResource.com
  http://www.plasticsresource.com
  
  
• NAPCOR - National Association for PET Container Resources
  http://www.napcor.com
  
  
• America Recycles Day
  http://www.americarecyclesday.org
  
  
• Ollie Recycles
  http://www.ollierecycles.com
  The Ollie Programs contain many items for Educators. These include Units of Work, Professional Development information and suggestions - and overviews of the research and criteria that have been used to create the Program content. http://www.ollierecycles.com/html/teacher.htm The Ollie Saves the Planet Educator section also has background information on environmental education and case studies of sustainable programs from schools and communities.