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Self-Assessment Workbook for Small Manufacturers

DOE workbook that provides the small manufacturer with a self-assessment method of improving operations and reducing costs.

Energy Efficiency Toolkit For Manufacturers: Eight Proven Ways To Reduce Your Costs

A summary document of a study done by the National Association of Manufacturer's detailing ways reduce energy use and cost.

Environmental Professional’s Guide to Lean and Six Sigma: Appendix E

Summary of the Washington Lean and Environment Pilot Projects

Environmental Professional’s Guide to Lean and Six Sigma: Chapter 6

information on lean and environment technical assistance

Report: Lean Manufacturing and the Environment

This report studies the relationship between lean manufacturing, environmental performance and the regulatory framework.

Forestry, Wood and Paper Products Sector Information

Learn about environmental resources for the forestry, wood and paper products sector.

EPA Great Lakes: Smart Sectors Program

Learn more about EPA’s Smart Sectors program for the Great Lakes region.

EPA South Central: Smart Sectors Program

Learn more about EPA’s Smart Sectors program for the South Central region.

Lean & Water Toolkit: Preface

Preliminary information for the toolkit including acronyms, key questions and icon explanations.

Sustainable Manufacturing

Basic information on sustainable manufacturing

Lean & Energy Toolkit: Appendix C

Energy Conversion Resources and Rules of Thumb for Estimating Energy Cost Savings

Lean & Energy Toolkit: Chapter 3

Overview of Energy Use and Lean

Lean & Energy Toolkit: Chapter 5

Information on energy and greenhouse gas emission reduction tools and strategies

General Motors Corporation

a case study with multiple examples of how GM used Lean at their facilities

Lockheed Martin

description of results from lean and environment projects at lockheed martin

Environmental Professional’s Guide to Lean and Six Sigma: Appendix B

a list of books, articles and websites directly related to lean and the environment

Pamphlets About Ozone Effects on Air Quality and Health

Learn the basic differences between "good" and "bad" ozone, how it affects your air quality and health, and how to protect yourself during the summer when ozone levels are highest.