Provides information about how consumers can buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer.

The National Organic Program, established in 2002, is the federal regulatory framework that governs organic foods. The website features detailed information on USDA organic standards and regulations. 

Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods and land-use practices, business practices, and consumer behavior.

Protected Harvest is a nonprofit organization that independently certifies farmers’ use of stringent environmental growing standards. To find stores that sell Protected Harvest-certified products, see here. 

A great resource on seafood and marine life conservation.

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an independent nonprofit that certifies fisheries that meet sustainable requirements.

Food Alliance is a nonprofit organization that certifies farmers who produce food in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible way. 

Fairtrade Labeling Organizations (FLO) International is a nonprofit that develops and reviews fair trade standards and provides support for certified producers. FLO-CERT provides the certification of products.

Support on incorporating LEED requirements into specifications. 

The California Integrated Waste Management Board has provided this online resource for waste characterization. This site is useful in determining how much paper, glass, food waste, and other materials are discarded in the waste stream.