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Organization Name Type of Service Offered Description of Services Offered Phone Web Page
Atlanta Paint Disposal Recycling and Safe Disposal Commercial business dealing specifically with paint recycling. 404-333-8763 Link
Beyond Pesticides Educational Materials The least toxic way to deal with pests in homes and gardens, listed by pest type.Searchable gateway on pesticide hazards and safe pest management. 202-543-5450 Link
Centers for Disease Control Classes and Applied Learning Trainings on healthy homes and lead poisoning prevention, case studies in lead toxicity, and pediatric environmental health. 800-CDC-INFO Link
Centers for Disease Control Educational Materials Tips for healthy homes for the following topics: drinking water, indoor air quality, emergencies and disasters, injury prevention, food safety, and poisoning prevention. 800-CDC-INFO Link
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency Grants and Funding List of all financial incentives for green and healthy homes and businesses in the state of Georgia. N/A Link
Earth 911 Recycling and Safe Disposal Searchable database of locations to drop off your household hazardous wastes. N/A Link
Earth Craft Product Buying Guides EarthCraft Certified homes save on energy costs and address indoor air quality. 404-604-3636 Link
Environmental Protection Agency Product Buying Guides Searchable list of products given the EPA’s Design for the Environment Product Label for cleaning products with the least environmental health hazard. N/A Link
Environmental Protection Agency Product Buying Guides Indoor airPLUS is a certification for homes that are designed to protect your family from indoor air pollution. N/A Link
Environmental Protection Agency Classes and Trainings/Educational Materials Comprehensive guides on how to develop indoor air quality programs for schools. Offers action kits, connections with success stories in your area, and National Schools Network for other IAQ programs.Educational materials on asthma, mold, radon, smoke free homes, and general indoor air quality. N/A Link
Environmental Protection Agency Educational Materials Purchasing tool suite to help purchasers consider the environment along with price and performance in their product searches. N/A Link
Fulton County Recycling and Safe Disposal Locations to drop off household hazardous waste in Fulton County (as well as descriptions of what they will take). 404-612-8006 Link
Georgia Department of Public Health Reports Summary of current projects dealing with indoor air quality by the Georgia DPH, including smoke free homes and mold. 404-657-2700 Link
Georgia Department Of Community Affairs Educational Materials The Georgia Tenant Handbook listing rights as a renter and how to proceed with disputes. N/A Link
Green Seal Consumer Purchasing Guide Gives out the Green Seal to products meeting scientifically derived standards of sustainability. 202-872-6400 Link