Promising Practices
The Promising Practices database informs professionals and community members about documented approaches to improving community health and quality of life.
The ultimate goal is to support the systematic adoption, implementation, and evaluation of successful programs, practices, and policy changes. The database provides carefully reviewed, documented, and ranked practices that range from good ideas to evidence-based practices.
Learn more about the ranking methodology.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Built Environment, Children, Teens, Adults, Women, Men, Older Adults, Families, Urban
The goal of the Active Design Guidelines is to provide architects and urban designers with tools to create healthier buildings, urban spaces, and outdoor places based on current academic research and best practices.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants, Children, Adults
The goal of Adopt Your Watershed is to encourage environmental stewardship.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Air
The goal of the partnership is to offer the public a comprehensive air quality resource while promoting a consistent regional air quality message.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Air
The goal of this website is to provide information on air quality including potential health effects of air pollutants.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants
The Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition aims to use the Toxics Release Inventory data to reduce pollution.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Air, Children, Teens, Adults
The Breathe Better Air at School Program aims to educate parents, staff, bus drivers, and faculty about the importance of not idling vehicles on campus.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Built Environment, Urban
Working with block associations, community gardens, community centers, and other groups, Brooklyn GreenBridge promotes conservation and community through gardening activities.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Air, Adults
The Car Heaven program aims to help Canadians reduce their personal impact on the environment by providing car retirement services for their old, higher-polluting vehicles.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants
The goal of the Chemical Management Services model is to reduce chemical use and cost, and to reduce the environmental impact of chemical use.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants
The goal of this program is to protect and improve coastal water quality.