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Links on this page include organizations and projects primarily concerned with education about toxic materials--industrial wastes, environmental toxins, and pesticides.


Mesothelioma Center    
Committed to providing the latest, up-to-date information in hopes of spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure in our environment, including information concerning mesothelioma causes.
The URL is: http://www.asbestos.com

Office of Waste Management - Students & Teachers Page    
Resources for teachers, hazardous waste activities (some in PDF format for download), an internet training course and water quality curriculum guide. Sponsored by the University of Missouri.
The URL is: http://outreach.missouri.edu/owm/students.htm

Zero Waste America      
Comprehensive links for consumers, activists, and researchers interested in waste issues. "Zero Waste America Promotes the Elimination of Waste, Toxics, & Pollution."
The URL is: http://www.zerowasteamerica.org/

Environmental Attorneys    
Environmental lawyers, attorneys and lawfirms in your area by your zip code specializing in environmental related news and legal topics.
The URL is: http://www.environmentallawyers.com

P2West - Western Region Pollution Prevention Network    
The purpose is to leverage available resources of participating states and local governments to share P2 information and technical expertise, promote pollution prevention within the region, and to assist service providers in solving a wide range of pollution prevention problems.
The URL is: http://www.westp2net.org/

Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC)    
American Water Works Association (AWWA), with support from the US EPA online resource for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC). Site

includes links to key agencies involved in national infrastructure

protection, and will provide water systems with timely notices of both physical and electronic threats.
The URL is: http://www.waterisac.org/

WWF - Toxics Page    
The Global Toxics Initiative consists of three interrelated components: Wildlife Contaminants/Endocrine Disruptors, Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and Agriculture Pollution Prevention.
The URL is: http://www.worldwildlife.org/toxics/

EPA WasteWise Program    
WasteWise is a free, voluntary, EPA program through which organizations eliminate costly municipal solid waste, benefiting their bottom line and the environment. All organizations within the United States may join the program.
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/wastewise/

Institute of Wastes Management (UK)    
Professional Institute for waste Managers providing conference, exhibition, training, and technical publication services to the industry.
The URL is: http://www.iwm.co.uk/

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