Additional Resources

• The US Environmental Protection Agency’s website contains many lectures, quizzes and additional materials can be found on GHG emission and mitigation possibilities. https://www.epa.gov/students
• Teaching materials, suitable for VET studies on reduced resource consumption can be found on the site of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) https://www.unep.org/resources/report/sustainable-consumption-and-production-handbook-policymakers
• The Sustainable Manufacturing Toolkit offers educational resources and tools for VET students focusing on manufacturing practices https://www.oecd.org/innovation/green/toolkit/48704993.pdf
• The Alliance for Water Efficiency provides educational resources on water conservation https://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org/impact/education-and-awareness
• The EPA's Carbon Footprint Calculator is a useful tool that allows individuals to estimate their carbon footprint by assessing their household energy use, transportation habits, and waste production. It can be used as an educational tool to engage students in discussions about GHGs and personal carbon footprints. https://www3.epa.gov/carbon-footprint-calculator/
• On energy star certifications the following website is advised to visit https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/utilities_eeps/es_quals
• On energy efficient products see the site https://www.energystar.gov/products?s=mega
• The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) offers educational resources on green building and sustainable design https://www.usgbc.org/